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New Plans
In 2012, d.o.b will harvest what it sowed in the previous year. Which is to say that the extensive market research conducted in 2011 will lead us to make new investments this year.
Apart from this, the ongoing search for new companies will simply continue. Read more
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The Search for New Investments
Finding new investments is top priority for the d.o.b team. In recent months, the team members travelled to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi to expand our network.
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Exciting New d.o.b Investment in Kenya
Last summer, d.o.b invested in Mobile Meter, an exciting initiative at the forefront of technological innovation with operations in Kenya. Mobile Meter was a research and development Pilot Project being conducted by Signal Point Partners, a firm specializing in new mobile services for low-income people.
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d.o.b foundation’s Presence in Eastern Africa
In order to have an investment portfolio of €15-20 million divided over 20-25 companies by 2015 we want to enhance our presence in the East African region. We approach this goal in several manners.
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New Step for Universal Spectacles and the Academy for Independent Living
During the first semester of 2011, we exited two investments of our portfolio: Universal Spectacles and the Academy for Independent Living.
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Tanga Fresh Listed No. 9 in Top 100
On 23rd July 2011, Tanga Fresh was awarded for being 9th out of Top 100 medium scale fast growing companies. The competition was prepared by KPMG consultants and it involved over 200 companies. The criteria used were income, profit and market growth.
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The Month of Societal Impact
The term societal impact has received intensive attention in May within d.o.b foundation. What have we learnt and what should be done better?
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SMS Service Run by Tanga Fresh
DFIS is an SMS service run by Tanga Fresh since April 2010 for farmers, Milk Collection Centre leaders and operators. It addresses the information gap faced by farmers.
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GoedSap: New Packaging, New Markets: Who's Next?
As of 1 June, GoedSap is available in the new 0,5 litre bottle at several organic food stores in The Netherlands. The stores can order the juices at the three largest wholesalers for the organic food market: De Zaaister, Kroon and UDEA.
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