SME Preparation Checklist

Ensure your business is ready to attract investors and succeed on the Y-Invest platform.

1. Company Profile & Legal Documentation

Before applying for funding, ensure that your company’s legal and structural foundation is complete and verifiable.

  • ✔️ Business registration certificate (Ltd, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship)
  • ✔️ Valid business permits or trading licenses
  • ✔️ Tax compliance certificate (PIN/VAT where applicable)
  • ✔️ Company profile and organizational chart
  • ✔️ Director/Founder identification documents

2. Financial Statements & Records

Investors require transparent and up-to-date financial data to evaluate your business viability.

  • ✔️ Latest audited financial statements (past 2–3 years preferred)
  • ✔️ Profit and loss statement
  • ✔️ Balance sheet and cash flow statement
  • ✔️ Financial projections (next 3–5 years)
  • ✔️ Details of existing loans or financial obligations

3. Business Model & Market Positioning

Clearly define your unique value proposition and demonstrate understanding of your target market.

  • ✔️ Concise business summary and mission statement
  • ✔️ Clear product or service description
  • ✔️ Identified target customers and distribution channels
  • ✔️ Competitor analysis and market differentiation
  • ✔️ Pricing, revenue model, and customer retention strategy

4. Team & Governance

A capable and transparent team inspires investor confidence and demonstrates operational readiness.

  • ✔️ Leadership profiles with experience and credentials
  • ✔️ Key management roles and responsibilities
  • ✔️ Governance structure and decision-making processes
  • ✔️ Advisory board or mentors (if applicable)

5. Funding Readiness

Clearly articulate your funding needs, investment structure, and use of proceeds.

  • ✔️ Defined funding goal (amount and purpose)
  • ✔️ Equity or debt structure preferred
  • ✔️ Proposed valuation and investor terms
  • ✔️ Growth milestones achievable through funding

6. ESG & Social Impact Readiness

Y-Invest encourages SMEs that promote sustainable and socially impactful practices.

  • ✔️ Environmental sustainability policies
  • ✔️ Gender, youth, and community inclusion strategies
  • ✔️ Governance and compliance measures
  • ✔️ Social or environmental impact metrics (if tracked)

7. Final Submission Checklist

Review your information carefully before submitting your SME listing for investor review.

  • ✔️ All required fields completed on the registration form
  • ✔️ Supporting documents uploaded (PDFs, logos, images)
  • ✔️ Pitch deck or executive summary attached
  • ✔️ Financial data reviewed for accuracy
  • ✔️ SME profile previewed and ready for approval