The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has convened a capacity-building workshop for business founders in Kampala, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge and technical skills needed to access Uganda’s capital markets and attract investment.
The workshop, held at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, brought together founders of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and business leaders to strengthen their understanding of investment readiness and capital-raising opportunities.
The engagement forms part of CMA’s ongoing efforts to deepen market participation and support businesses to raise long-term financing through structured and transparent financial systems.
Participants were taken through key areas including how to craft compelling financial narratives to attract private equity investors, explore different capital-raising avenues available to SMEs and startups, and understand the requirements for listing on the Uganda Securities Exchange under platforms such as USE Eddala.
The workshop also introduced the Deal Flow Facility implemented by Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Uganda in collaboration with CMA. The initiative is designed to connect businesses with potential investors and financing opportunities by preparing them to meet investor expectations and improve their financial and governance standards.
Officials from CMA noted that many Ugandan businesses struggle to access affordable and long-term financing due to limited knowledge about capital markets and investment processes. They emphasized that building the capacity of business founders is critical in helping enterprises transition from informal financing to structured capital markets.
The Authority said the training aligns with its mandate of issuer education and market development, aimed at creating a strong pipeline of investment-ready companies that can participate in Uganda’s financial markets.
By strengthening financial literacy, governance, and investment readiness, the initiative is expected to support business growth, improve access to capital, and contribute to Uganda’s broader economic transformation agenda.
CMA officials added that continued engagement with entrepreneurs will play a key role in expanding Uganda’s capital markets and promoting sustainable private sector development.
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