Venture Capital - Uganda | Statista Market Forecast

The country in Uganda is projected to reach a Total Capital Raised of US$96.77m in the Venture Capital market market by 2024.
In Uganda, Later Stage dominates the market with a projected market volume of US$87.17m in 2024.
When comparing globally, the United States is expected to generate the most Capital Raised, reaching US$136.6bn in 2024.
Uganda's Venture Capital market is gaining momentum, with a growing number of local startups attracting investment and fostering innovation.

Definition:

Venture Capital is a form of private equity funding that is offered to startups and emerging companies. Venture Capitalists invest not only money but also their networks and technical and managerial expertise, in exchange for a specified proportion of equity ownership.

Structure:

The market consists of three segments:
- The Seed Stage market refers to capital financing at the earliest phase of a startup's development.
- The Early Stage market refers to capital financing at the next stage after seed stage.
- The Later Stage market refers to capital financing at the expansion stage of businesses.
The market data comprises of the amount of capital raised, number of deals, and average deal size.

Key players in this market are companies such as Sequoia Capital and Accel.

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The Venture Capital market in Uganda has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by various factors such as increasing customer preferences for innovative and high-growth businesses, emerging trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Customer preferences in the Venture Capital market in Uganda have been shifting towards investing in innovative and high-growth businesses.

Investors are increasingly looking for opportunities to support startups and early-stage companies that have the potential to disrupt traditional industries and create significant value. This shift in customer preferences is driven by the desire to diversify investment portfolios and seek higher returns in a market that is becoming more competitive. Trends in the Venture Capital market in Uganda indicate a growing interest in sectors such as technology, agriculture, and renewable energy.

Technology startups are attracting significant investment due to their potential to leverage digital solutions to address local challenges and tap into global markets. Agriculture and renewable energy sectors are also gaining traction as investors recognize the opportunities for sustainable development and impact investing in these areas. Local special circumstances in Uganda, such as a young and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, are contributing to the development of the Venture Capital market.

The country has a growing number of incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces that provide support and mentorship to startups. Additionally, government initiatives and policies aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation are creating a conducive environment for venture capital investments. Underlying macroeconomic factors are also playing a role in the growth of the Venture Capital market in Uganda.

The country has been experiencing steady economic growth, with a growing middle class and increasing disposable income. This provides a larger pool of potential investors who are willing to take risks and invest in high-growth businesses. Furthermore, favorable government policies and regulations, including tax incentives for venture capital investments, are attracting both local and foreign investors to the market.

In conclusion, the Venture Capital market in Uganda is developing rapidly due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. As the country continues to foster its entrepreneurial ecosystem and create an enabling environment for venture capital investments, we can expect further growth and development in this market.

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2B and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the amount of capital raised, the average of deal size and the number of deals.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use data from OECD, annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, publicly available databases, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, CPI, number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), new businesses registered (number) . This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

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Venture capital is the term used to call the financial resources provided by investors to startup firms and small businesses that show potential for long-term growth. It has become a very important source of capital for entrepreneurs, who often have problems with financing their needs through risk-averse banks. Venture capital investments incorporate a high level of risk as only some of the VC-backed companies develop into successful and highly profitable businesses. In 2020, the leading venture capital backed company worldwide was the Manbang Group, which based in Nanjing, China.