What is Ulink? Ulink is a digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with investors, sector experts, and business support services to help them grow and secure funding.
Do I need a subscription to use Ulink? Yes. Ulink works on a subscription model. All subscribers — entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, business consultants and partners — create profiles to access the platform. The subscription gives you access to networking, mentorship, and deal-matching opportunities.
Is my business information safe on Ulink? Yes. Ulink has strict data protection and confidentiality policies. Only abstracts of your business are shared publicly, while full details are disclosed securely during investment discussions under NDA.
How do I join Ulink as an entrepreneur? You can subscribe, create a profile, and upload a summary of your idea or company (not full business plan). Our sector experts will review and guide you through the next steps.
What benefits do I get with a subscription? Subscribed entrepreneurs gain access to:
Profile creation and visibility to local, foreign investors and various financial institutions (private and government)
Guidance from sector experts.
Participation in entrepreneur gamming challenges and funding-readiness programs.
Eligibility for investor matchmaking.
How do I know if my business is eligible for funding? Ulink sector experts assess businesses based on financial health, growth potential, and compliance before connecting them to investors.
For Investors & Partners
Why do investors need to subscribe? Subscription ensures verified and credible participation. It also provides investors with curated deal flow, access to screened businesses, and exclusive sector insights.
What sectors does Ulink cover? Ulink covers multiple sectors including agriculture, mining, technology, manufacturing, education, arts creatives, and more — each led by an industry expert.
Can investors interact directly with entrepreneurs? Yes, through the inbuilt messenger system, and once a business passes screening and both parties agree, Ulink facilitates formal introductions and negotiations under secure and confidential terms.
What benefits do partners get from subscribing?
Access to vetted deal flow.
Visibility and branding within Ulink’s ecosystem.
Participation in co-branded programs and challenges.
Regular sector insights and reports.
General Questions
Who are the sector experts on Ulink? They are highly qualified professionals with deep industry experience who mentor entrepreneurs, validate businesses, and facilitate investments.
Does Ulink take equity in businesses? Ulink does not directly invest or take equity. Instead, it facilitates connections, mentorship, and support while earning referral fees, service fees, and subscription revenues.
How does Ulink make money? Revenue comes from subscription packages, referral fees on successful deals, premium services to entrepreneurs, and co-branded programs with investors and development partners.
Can NGOs or government agencies collaborate with Ulink? Yes. Ulink partners with institutions to run entrepreneurship programs, challenges, and funding-readiness initiatives.
Where is Ulink based? Ulink operates in Zambia but serves entrepreneurs and investors across Africa, with plans to expand regionally.
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