Kalahari Express Logistics — Funding Ask & Investor Proposition
Kalahari Express Logistics is seeking ZAR 50 million in total funding to establish and scale a cross-border logistics and courier operation between Namibia and South Africa. The funding will be deployed across fleet acquisition (50%), hub and warehouse infrastructure (30%), IT and…
Section 12 · Business Plan
Funding Ask & Investor Proposition
Kalahari Express Logistics is seeking ZAR 50 million in total funding to establish and scale a cross-border logistics and courier operation between Namibia and South Africa. The funding will be deployed across fleet acquisition (50%), hub and warehouse infrastructure (30%), IT and…
Structured as 60% equity and 40% debt, with an estimated Year-5 enterprise value of ZAR 126–147 million (6–7x EBITDA).
12.1 Investment Summary
Kalahari Express Logistics is seeking ZAR 50 million in total funding to establish and scale a cross-border logistics and courier operation between Namibia and South Africa. The funding will be deployed across fleet acquisition (50%), hub and warehouse infrastructure (30%), IT and technology systems (10%), and working capital and contingency (10%).
12.2 Investor Returns
| Return Metric | Projection |
|---|---|
| Target IRR (5-year) | 18–20% |
| Dividend Commencement | Year 3 (ZAR 1.0m); increasing to ZAR 3.0m by Year 5 |
| Payback Period | 3.5–4.0 years (cumulative cash basis) |
| Year 5 Enterprise Value (est.) | ZAR 126–147m (6–7x Year 5 EBITDA multiple) |
| Year 5 Equity Value (est.) | ZAR 120–141m (after net debt) |
| Exit Strategy | Trade sale to strategic acquirer; management buyout; or secondary sale to PE fund |
12.3 Strategic Expansion Roadmap
The Company has identified a clear expansion pathway beyond the initial Namibia–South Africa corridor. Phase 2 (Years 3–4) will extend services to the Botswana–South Africa corridor via Gaborone, leveraging existing fleet and IT infrastructure. Phase 3 (Years 5–7) targets the Zimbabwe–South Africa corridor and potential entry into Mozambique. By Year 7, the Company aims to operate across four SADC corridors with a fleet of 60+ vehicles and revenue exceeding ZAR 150 million per annum.
12.4 Use of Proceeds – Detailed Breakdown
The ZAR 50 million capital raise will be deployed as follows, with draw-down tranches aligned to the implementation timeline: Tranche 1 (Month 1–3, ZAR 15m) covers company setup, hub lease deposit, initial fleet orders, and IT development commencement. Tranche 2 (Month 3–6, ZAR 20m) covers remaining fleet procurement, warehouse fit-out, and staff recruitment. Tranche 3 (Month 6–12, ZAR 15m) covers operational working capital, marketing launch, and contingency reserves.
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