DOB Equity

Laboremus Uganda specializes in digital onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions tailored for banks and fintech companies across Africa. The company has developed a financial onboarding platform that addresses significant challenges in facilitating credit access. This platform streamlines the due diligence process by automating key tasks, allowing customers to sign documents digitally and enabling online loan disbursement. As a result, Laboremus helps clients reduce the time required for credit decisions while enhancing customer engagement, ultimately promoting greater financial inclusion in the region.

Jibu is a company focused on addressing the critical issue of safe drinking water access in East Africa, where approximately 450 million people lack reliable sources. Operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda, Jibu provides local entrepreneurs with the resources and support needed to establish their own businesses that treat and package water in reusable bottles. By offering a comprehensive start-up package, including seed financing, Jibu empowers these entrepreneurs to create franchises that deliver safe drinking water at a cost that is significantly lower than traditional bottled options, while also providing the convenience of door-to-door delivery. The company aims to expand its impact to neighboring countries, fostering a network of locally owned businesses that promote affordable access to essential resources for communities.

The Joseph Initiative Limited is an agricultural trading company based in Masindi, Uganda, established in 2012. It specializes in delivering high-quality dried grains sourced directly from local farmers to international markets. The company operates an integrated supply chain that encompasses various services, including farm-gate procurement, logistics, drying, cleaning, bagging, storage, and distribution. Additionally, it promotes food security and enhances rural livelihoods through its Joseph Centres, which serve as technologically-enabled service distribution hubs for grain procurement. By aggregating produce from farmers across Western Uganda, The Joseph Initiative aims to maximize stakeholder value and facilitate the supply of agricultural commodities to East African markets.