{"id":386,"date":"2018-05-23T09:39:31","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T09:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/licltd.com\/?page_id=386"},"modified":"2021-02-24T17:10:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T16:10:35","slug":"investors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/licltd.com\/investors\/","title":{"rendered":"Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-JnhdW8dnP tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-EKg3aZQ5zR\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-lGBqmAsZks\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-14S9BWo3oT   \" ><style>.tatsu-14S9BWo3oT .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;}.tatsu-14S9BWo3oT.tatsu-inline-text .tatsu-inline-text-inner *{font-family : \"Poppins\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 600;font-size : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-14S9BWo3oT .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Invest in SMEs<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-4qTR_E4Lq3  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-4qTR_E4Lq3.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-4qTR_E4Lq3.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Open Sans\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;}<\/style>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #011b33;\">Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) help satisfy local demand for services, offer local employment, and provide larger firms with inputs and services. Access to capital is often a major constraint for SMEs; local commercial banks might perceive them as being too \u201crisky\u201d to qualify for traditional loans. Yet, SMEs are often too large to qualify for support from microfinance programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-lGBqmAsZks.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-lGBqmAsZks.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-lGBqmAsZks > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-lGBqmAsZks > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-lGBqmAsZks > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-lGBqmAsZks > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-lGBqmAsZks.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-lGBqmAsZks.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-lGBqmAsZks.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-JnhdW8dnP.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(234,246,252,1);}.tatsu-JnhdW8dnP .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-JnhdW8dnP .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-JnhdW8dnP > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-JnhdW8dnP > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-JnhdW8dnP .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-T65Kf_wYq tatsu-section    tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"60px 0px 60px 0px \"}' data-padding-top='60px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-OhokKPhAoQ\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-esnM5HSFa\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu--AlSCnKCy   \" ><style>.tatsu--AlSCnKCy .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;padding: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu--AlSCnKCy.tatsu-inline-text{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu--AlSCnKCy .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"palette-2\">We believe that SMEs are vital to the health and stability of any nation. They traditionally constitute the largest portion of the employment base, hire the greatest number of new employees, and provide the majority of a country\u2019s goods and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"palette-2\">Many developing countries lack a vibrant small business sector, and, as a consequence, a growing middle-income population. And yet despite their importance, SMEs in emerging markets frequently suffer from insufficient access to financing, preventing these businesses from expanding their production and making a larger social and economic impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"palette-2\">Investing in SME Funds contributes to building and developing local businesses. We thrive in providing SME entrepreneurs with access to risk capital, as well as advice and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-esnM5HSFa.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-esnM5HSFa.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-esnM5HSFa > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-esnM5HSFa > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-esnM5HSFa > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-esnM5HSFa > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-esnM5HSFa.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-esnM5HSFa.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-esnM5HSFa.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-large-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-swap-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-S-emyPOn2z\" ><style>.tatsu-S-emyPOn2z > .tatsu-row{margin-top: 0px;}.tatsu-S-emyPOn2z.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{margin-bottom: 20px;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-S-emyPOn2z.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{padding: 0px 15% 0px 15% ;}}<\/style><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-Jol6h3a0HQ  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 500px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 100%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Business deal-rafiki\" src = \"https:\/\/licltd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Business-deal-rafiki-1.svg\" \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-Jol6h3a0HQ .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-Jol6h3a0HQ.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c.tatsu-column{width: 45%;}.tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-pad-wrap > .tatsu-column-pad{padding: 0px 10% 0px 10% ;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-FZrFy8Ls2c.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-ZzqfwZus4N   \" ><style>.tatsu-ZzqfwZus4N .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 70%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-ZzqfwZus4N.tatsu-inline-text{margin: 0px 0px 40px 0px ;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-ZzqfwZus4N .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner \">\n<h4>Why Partner with us<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-small-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-inner-row-wrap  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-k1cBCpurA3\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image- tatsu-column-effect-  tatsu-mubG0hwbH\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-moKgPOuO55   \" ><style>.tatsu-moKgPOuO55 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-moKgPOuO55 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 90%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner \">\n<h5>Finance and Business Support for SMEs<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"palette-2 p1\">We have significant experience in addressing the challenges of small and growing businesses (SGBs), including start-ups, with a combination of appropriate finance and tailored business support. Our proprietary Business Support programme is unparalleled in the market and is proven to achieve an exceptional 80% viability rate of SMEs financed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-JcvpXoHqUq   \" ><style>.tatsu-JcvpXoHqUq .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-JcvpXoHqUq .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 90%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner \">\n<h5>Developing solutions and creating impact<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"palette-2 p1\">We deliver jobs and other socio-economic benefits in a cost-effective way. We deepen our reach to local communities by focusing on SGBs in vital needs sectors such as education, healthcare, agribusiness, manufacturing, water, waste and sanitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-oOB6NRxtd3   \" ><style>.tatsu-oOB6NRxtd3 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h5>We target promising businesses<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"palette-2 p1\">SME investment leverages promising businesses to catalyze socioeconomic growth and entrepreneurship in local communities and markets. When done correctly and sustainably, such investment also produces significant returns for our investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-mubG0hwbH.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-mubG0hwbH.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-mubG0hwbH > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-mubG0hwbH > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-mubG0hwbH > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-mubG0hwbH > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-mubG0hwbH.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-mubG0hwbH.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-mubG0hwbH.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column{width: 55%;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-pad-wrap > .tatsu-column-pad{padding: 0px 0% 0px 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-pad-wrap > .tatsu-column-pad{padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;}.tatsu-_o-5r_9Rsg.tatsu-column{margin: 0px 0px 40px 0px  !important;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-i3Qp6S2ZDc\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-VsT9pMUiB\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-rFgeUSwm2   \" ><style>.tatsu-rFgeUSwm2 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-rFgeUSwm2.tatsu-inline-text{margin: 0px 0px 15px 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-rFgeUSwm2 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"palette-2\">Sectors We Focus On<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-mnbc_uJyS   \" ><style>.tatsu-mnbc_uJyS .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-mnbc_uJyS .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"palette-2\" style=\"line-height: 28px;\">While we are open to funding SMEs across all sectors, on the understanding that consumers at the base of the pyramid need access to an end-to-end range of goods and services, LIC prioritises specific, vital needs sectors. These high impact sectors allow us to make a significant difference in the communities across the locations where we are present. As such, LIC\u00a0 has identified five sectors of focus, with specific challenges and opportunities in each sector outlined below:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div  class=\"tatsu-tabs  tatsu-module tatsu-tabs-style4 tatsu-pR9lLmN6Go   \"  ><div class=\"tatsu-tabs-inner  \"><ul class=\"clearfix be-tab-header\"><li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-223o9ggfe\" href=\"#fragment-1-397862173\">Healthcare<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-Byo9WsGdvG\" href=\"#fragment-2-397862173\">Education<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-i1sY6pG7U\" href=\"#fragment-3-397862173\">Agriculture<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-9f6Uk0zzz\" href=\"#fragment-4-397862173\">Real Estate<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-jNsdFq0rZ\" href=\"#fragment-5-397862173\">Technology<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-tn7-8elNB\" href=\"#fragment-6-397862173\">Manufacturing<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-8l7dj5w50\" href=\"#fragment-7-397862173\">Food Service<\/a>  <\/li>\n<li><a class=\"h6\" id=\"tatsu-qYy1fZOfr\" href=\"#fragment-8-397862173\">Others<\/a>  <\/li><\/ul><div id=\"fragment-1-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Healthcare entrepreneurs are often highly qualified medical professionals but lack the business skills and access to finance to take advantage of the growing market. LIC plans to reach out to these health companies through more traditional private equity structure or direct investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">LIC is liased with the objective of these companies given the importance of this sector in improving livelihoods in Africa and in driving socio-economic impact combined with a rapid rise in entrepreneurial activity in this sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-2-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">LIC plans to target the education sector because of the impact these businesses have indirectly working towards creating a world where education is a top priority, hence helping in the journey to alleviate poverty. A dual approach to finance and business support gives such small &#038; growing businesses the tools they need to succeed and maximize their impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We will reach out to schools and provide them with the financial and business support they need to achieve the above objective.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-3-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Agriculture is a booming business in Africa, and it is believed that the agricultural sector is one of Nigeria\u2019s potential sources of revenue that is yet underdeveloped and unexplored and this is why LIC plans to make the investment in agricultural businesses. We have foreseen market potentials in this sector and we are ready to support small-scale agricultural businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-4-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p>According to the report titled \u201cReal Estate: Building the Future of Africa\u201d, the Nigerian real estate sector is growing at a rate of 8.7 percent and is now the sixth-largest sector in the economy.\u00a0 The report also said that high net worth individuals\u00a0<strong>invested<\/strong>\u00a025 percent of their assets in real estate compared to 18 percent or less in equities and other instruments.<\/p>\n<p>LIC is ready to capitalize on the opportunities provided by this sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-5-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Technology is gradually becoming a subject to talk about in Africa. The middle class in West Africa is expanding rapidly. With the seemingly unstoppable growth of the mobile phone, greater access to the internet, and an increase in access to education, change is happening, and more people have a more disposable income to spend.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-6-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p>The world economy is increasingly being driven by service-based activities of various kinds, with Logistics and Transport Service accounting for almost 71% of global GDP in 2010 and is expanding at a faster forefront.<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-7-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Nigerian food industry is one of the best-performing industries in the country despite the economic downturn and a huge decline in consumer spending power over the years. The industry has grown so well that consumers are still making the switch from unpackaged and unbranded products to packaged products as they become more aware.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"fragment-8-397862173\" class=\"clearfix be-tab-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We also consider other sectors to invest in.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style>.tatsu-pR9lLmN6Go .ui-state-default{color: rgba(8,99,117,1) ;background: #ffffff;}.tatsu-pR9lLmN6Go .ui-state-default.ui-tabs-active{color: #ffffff ;background: rgba(8,99,117,1);}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-VsT9pMUiB.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-VsT9pMUiB.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-VsT9pMUiB > .tatsu-column-inner > 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.tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-EqJBGQxigG tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-ksTMvvEgM8\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Y-H4Iwvu5\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-naFGftPg9   \" ><style>.tatsu-naFGftPg9 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-naFGftPg9.tatsu-inline-text{margin: 0px 0px 15px 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-naFGftPg9 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"palette-1\">Like The Idea Of Becoming An Investor?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-inline-text clearfix tatsu-Rlx7UAhm9   \" ><style>.tatsu-Rlx7UAhm9 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 70%;text-align: center;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-Rlx7UAhm9 .tatsu-inline-text-inner{width: 100%;}}<\/style><div class=\"tatsu-inline-text-inner tatsu-align-center\">\n<p><span class=\"palette-1\">Fill out the form below and be a part of our plan to create exponential impact and uplift entire communities in Nigeria and across Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" 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