How Sum1 Investments Seeks To Invest In Assets Based In Disadvantaged Areas

How Sum1 Investments Seeks To Invest In Assets Based In Disadvantaged Areas. Sum1 Investments provides short-term Stokvel investments. Sum1 invests in income generating assets based predominantly in township and rural areas across South Africa. The Sum1 Stokvel Investment strives to provide inclusive economic growth and social impact through its investments.

The company’s investments philosophy is rooted in achieving selected SDGs and upholding principles of Responsible Investing. It invests in alternative assets that are managed by its trusted investment partners with a proven-track record. Its assets are insurance-backed to ensure its clients’ investments are protectedSum1 Investments believes investments can and should be used for good. The Sum1 Impact Fund upholds the principles of responsible investing. The company’s investment philosophy is rooted in achieving selected sustainable development goals and empowering stokvels to reach their full financial potential.

The Sum1 stokvel fund provides Stokvels with compelling returns through exposure to alternative assets and the opportunity to transform rural and township economies through job creation and development. Sum1 Investments targets returns for Stokvels of 15% per year after fees.

SM Sum1 Investments has also been selected for a fintech challenge award as recognition for the work it is doing in serving Stokvels with affordable, accessible and appropriate investments! “The award was part of a Fintech Challenge aimed at helping underserved entrepreneurs in the region get their businesses investment ready to boost their access to markets, improve business networks and open up new investment opportunities. It was part of the ecosystem development initiatives under the Southern Africa Innovation Bridge Portal supported by the World Bank to crowd-source new and impactful ways to utilise the latest innovations in fintech.”