Sector: Healthcare (Maternal and Pediatric Services)
Location: Haya Hulet, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Status: Seeking Capital for Expansion

Brief Description: 

Established in 2010, SEMAH Maternity and Children’s Health Center PLC (SEMAH) has provided specialized maternal and child healthcare for over 14 years. Located in Haya Hulet, Addis Ababa, SEMAH serves an annual patient volume of 37,800, with a staff-to-patient ratio of 2:1, ensuring personalized care. Recognized for its excellence in obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and diagnostics, SEMAH aims to address Ethiopia’s healthcare challenges by significantly scaling its capacity and service offerings.

Capacity Expansion: Quadruple daily patient intake from 105 to 420.

Service Enhancements: Introduce IVF, endocrinology, advanced pediatric care, and radiology services.

Infrastructure Development: Complete a state-of-the-art facility under construction, with 90% of superstructure work completed.

Community Impact: Improve maternal and child health outcomes while creating 150+ new jobs.

• Capital Sought: $2.8 million
• Funding Type: Debt, Equity, or Mezzanine Financing (negotiable)
• Investment Horizon: 5-7 years
• Investor Role: Collaborators welcome to provide expertise in healthcare management, operations, or technology.

Risk Factors:

• Financial: Overextension of resources.
• Market: Competition from other private healthcare providers.
• Regulatory: Changing healthcare policies.

Mitigation Strategies:

• Conservative revenue projections with a robust business plan.

• Early engagement with regulatory authorities.
• Strategic partnerships with technology providers for operational efficiency.

Expected Returns:

• Projected annual growth rates ranging from 8.5% to 27% over five years.
• Net income to grow from ETB 350 million to ETB 630 million by Year 5.

Growing Population: Ethiopia’s population of 115 million is expanding at 2.5% annually.

Healthcare Demand:

• 3 million annual births underscore demand for maternal and pediatric services.
• Rising preference for private healthcare due to better quality and shorter wait times.

Unmet Needs: Addressing gaps in maternal and infant mortality (412 deaths per 100,000 births and 48 per 1,000 births, respectively).

Building Completion: $500,000 for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.

Medical Equipment: $1.6 million to procure diagnostic, surgical, and patient care tools.

Furnishing: $300,000 for patient beds, office furniture, and waiting areas.

Staff Training: $200,000 for clinical, operational, and management training.

IT Infrastructure: $200,000 to implement Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telemedicine capabilities.