CHAAPA Innovations Ltd

Alumni-powered investments for long-term value and impact

CHAAPA Innovations Ltd is the investment arm of the Mbarara High School Old Boys Association, pooling alumni capital into well-governed opportunities that create wealth for shareholders while supporting Uganda’s growth story and the legacy of Mbarara High School.

What is CHAAPA? Investment focus Shares & growth

Built on solidarity. Guided by governance. Geared for both returns and community impact.

5,000+

Potential alumni shareholders powering the CHAAPA story.

3

Core investment models: Equity, Franchising, PE/VC.

1911

Heritage anchored in the legacy of Mbarara High School, established in 1911.

Vehicle
Company limited by shares

Registered in 2025 to pool alumni capital into a structured, professionally managed investment company.

3 investment models
Equity, Franchising, PE/VC

Diversified across listed equities, alumni-linked franchises, and private equity/venture deals.

Alumni-first
Rooted in MHOBA

Focused on businesses with Old Boys in ownership or leadership and clear community impact.

Company overview

Turning alumni solidarity into a structured investment vehicle

Incorporated in 2025 as a company limited by shares, CHAAPA Innovations Ltd pools the financial and social capital of Mbarara High School Old Boys into a professionally managed investment platform.

The company focuses on investments that combine solid fundamentals with clear links to alumni and wider community development, creating a dual promise of financial returns and social impact.

Mission

To transform alumni solidarity into sustainable investments that deliver financial returns and social impact, including support for infrastructure and academic excellence at Mbarara High School.

Vision

To be Uganda’s leading alumni-backed investment company, setting the benchmark for innovation, entrepreneurship, and alumni-driven development.

Alumni-powered capital
CHAAPA board and alumni investors

CHAAPA organizes the energy, expertise, and resources of Old Boys into a disciplined vehicle that can back ambitious ventures and long-term strategic assets.

Core values

CHAAPA Innovations Ltd is guided by values that reflect both the MHOBA heritage and modern investment practice:

  • Integrity: Transparent, accountable decision-making.
  • Innovation: Forward-looking investments and structures.
  • Solidarity: Collective action for shared prosperity.
  • Time management: Respect for timelines and disciplined execution.
Investment focus

Three complementary investment models

CHAAPA channels alumni and partner capital into a diversified portfolio, focused on businesses where Old Boys have ownership, leadership, or strong community ties.

Equity investments

Ownership stakes in listed companies and high-growth SMEs, especially those with Mbarara High School alumni in leadership or ownership.

  • Diversified across finance, agribusiness, FMCG, and technology.
  • Rigorous due diligence and active shareholder engagement.
  • Longer-term goal of evolving toward a public listing.

Franchising

Using the CHAAPA brand as a scalable platform for alumni-linked ventures.

  • CHAAPA as a franchisor, licensing its brand to alumni businesses such as retail, services, or tech hubs.
  • CHAAPA as a franchisee, acquiring promising local and regional franchises.
  • Asset-light expansion driven by brand equity and alumni networks.

Private Equity & VC

Growth capital and early-stage funding for alumni and community-based start-ups.

  • Focus on agribusiness, digital, healthcare, and green enterprises.
  • “Smart capital” that includes mentorship, governance support, and market linkages.
  • Balanced mandate: attractive returns with measurable social impact.
Value creation

How CHAAPA turns alumni capital into long-term value

At its core, CHAAPA is about organizing the “power of many” into a focused, well-governed investment engine.

  • Pooling alumni savings into a single, professionally managed vehicle.
  • Using the CHAAPA brand and MHOBA identity as a competitive edge in markets and negotiations.
  • Deploying capital into clearly defined investment models with strong governance standards.
  • Adding value beyond money through mentorship, networks, and market access.
Illustrative portfolio design

Capital raised from shareholders is expected to be allocated across multiple opportunity buckets, for example:

  • Equity investments: A core allocation into listed companies and established SMEs.
  • Franchising: Developing and acquiring scalable franchise concepts.
  • Private Equity / VC: Selective bets on alumni and community ventures with high growth potential.
  • Operations & administration: Running a lean but effective structure that supports deal execution and reporting.

Detailed financial projections, ratios, and dividend policies will be shared with shareholders as the company onboards capital and executes its first wave of investments.

Share structure & growth path

Designed for broad alumni participation

CHAAPA’s share structure is built to welcome a wide base of alumni, with ordinary and preferential shares and a clear pathway for scaling capital over time.

High-level structure

CHAAPA Innovations Ltd has an authorized share capital divided into ordinary and preferential shares, both available to MHOBA members in good standing.

  • Ordinary shares targeted at alumni seeking ownership and long-term upside.
  • Preferential shares designed for alumni who may not take ordinary shares but still wish to participate in the growth story.
  • Pricing and allocation structured to reward early participation and support disciplined capital growth over the first three years.
Illustrative growth timeline
2025 – Foundation phase Incorporation, early capital mobilization, and first wave of investments.
2026 – Scaling up Growing the shareholder base, diversifying the portfolio, and refining governance.
2027 and beyond Maturing investments, regular dividend flows, and preparing for more advanced options such as buy-back schemes or eventual listing.

Full details on share classes, pricing, and capital targets will be provided in official company documentation and resolutions shared with members.

Risk awareness

Investing with eyes open

Like any serious investment company, CHAAPA operates in a landscape that includes market, regulatory, and execution risks. Alumni participation comes with both opportunity and responsibility.

  • Market cycles and volatility can affect returns and timing.
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements must be continuously observed.
  • Execution depends on strong governance, clear strategy, and active shareholder engagement.

The company is committed to prudent risk management, strong oversight, and regular communication with shareholders.

Exit & liquidity

Flexible paths for realizing value

Over time, CHAAPA aims to provide structured ways for shareholders to realize value, in line with performance and regulatory guidance.

  • Dividend distributions from profitable operations and portfolio exits.
  • Share buy-back schemes and alumni-to-alumni secondary share sales.
  • Medium to long-term aspiration to list on the Uganda Securities Exchange, subject to performance and market conditions.

Specific exit mechanisms, timelines, and policies will be communicated through formal company channels as the investment portfolio matures.

Stay informed

Learn more about CHAAPA Innovations Ltd

If you are an Old Boy of Mbarara High School or a partner interested in understanding CHAAPA’s investment strategy, governance, or upcoming capital mobilization, you are encouraged to reach out for more information.

Detailed investment documentation, updated financials, and shareholder communications will be shared through official MHOBA and CHAAPA channels.

Talk to the Secretariat

For questions on CHAAPA Innovations Ltd, kindly contact the MHOBA Secretariat.

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