This page helps you move quickly and confidently from interest in a project to a deal. The Kyrgyz Invest platform is an information service; we are not a broker and we do not handle funds. You make all participation decisions yourself.
Contents
- How to work with projects on the platform
- Deal types and participation options
- How to assess a project: metrics and unit economics
- Document checklist (due diligence)
- Red flags
- Timeline of a standard deal
- Term-sheet template (what to fix in the terms)
- Communication and confidentiality
- FAQ
How to work with projects on the platform
- Find a project. Open the «Investment projects» section and use the industry and region filters.
- Study the listing. Check the description, investment amount, stage, payback/IRR (if stated), location and participation format.
- Request materials. Click «Get in touch» — the initiator will send a presentation, P&L and basic figures.
- Call/meeting. Clarify the production setup, raw materials/sales, risks and the plan for using the investment.
- Preliminary assessment. Compare the metrics against your checklist (see below).
- Due diligence. Request a set of documents (corporate, financial, legal, assets).
- Term sheet. Fix the key deal terms and KPIs.
- Contracts. Sign the document package (equity/loan/hybrid), define the funding and reporting procedure.
- Monitoring. Receive reports and payments as agreed.
Deal types and participation options
- Equity. A stake in the capital, dividends/exit on the sale of the stake. Pros: growth in value. Cons:lower predictability of payments.
- Debt (loan). A fixed rate and payment schedule. Pros: a clear cash flow. Cons:limited upside.
- Hybrid. A convertible loan, a loan plus equipment collateral, a buyout of a stake by formula, and others. They combine predictable payments with participation in growth.
How to assess a project: metrics and unit economics
Commercial indicators
- Revenue by channel (retail/wholesale/export), seasonality.
- Gross margin, operating margin, EBITDA.
- Cost structure: raw materials, energy, logistics, personnel.
- Unit economics: price → cost → gross profit per unit; capacity utilisation.
- CAPEX/OPEX, working capital and its cycle (purchase → production → payment).
Investment metrics (if present in the project profile)
- Payback, IRR, NPV, sensitivity to raw-material prices/exchange rate/utilisation.
- Break-even points and post-investment KPIs (capacity, output, contracts).
Operational factors
- The raw-material base and supplier contracts.
- Sales channels (contracts/LOIs), export requirements.
- The team and the role of key employees.
- Licences/permits and compliance with standards (for example, food safety).
Document checklist (due diligence)
Corporate: founding documents, extract/charter, ownership structure, minutes of decisions.
Finances: profit and loss statements, balance sheet, cash flow (12–24 months), account turnover, payables, loans.
Taxes: certificates of no arrears, tax returns.
Contracts: key contracts with suppliers and buyers, pricing and deferred-payment terms.
Assets: ownership/lease title to land/buildings/equipment, inventory lists, valuations and pledges.
Licences/permits: by type of activity, sanitary/veterinary certificates (if applicable).
Personnel: staffing schedule, payroll, contracts.
Litigation/risks: current/potential disputes, fines, orders.
Environment/ESG: approvals, waste, water/energy use.
Plan for using the investment: a CAPEX/OPEX estimate, a calendar plan.
Red flags
- A mismatch between the actual data and the presentation and reporting.
- No legal title to the land/buildings/equipment.
- Heavy dependence on a single supplier or a single buyer without contracts.
- Opaque settlements with affiliated parties.
- Constant cash gaps with no plan to close them.
- Tax/wage arrears, frequent litigation without explanation.
Timeline of a standard deal
- 0–2 weeks: initial assessment and calls.
- 2–4 weeks: due diligence and agreeing the term sheet.
- 1–2 weeks: preparing the contracts and closing the deal.
- Afterwards: funding on schedule, launch and reporting.
Term-sheet template (items to fix)
- The parties and the object of investment.
- Deal type: equity / loan / hybrid.
- The amount and stages of funding.
- Intended use of funds (CAPEX/OPEX/working capital).
- Company valuation / rate / payment schedule.
- Security (pledge/guarantee/covenants).
- KPIs and reporting (monthly/quarterly).
- The investor’s management rights (information, approval of major transactions).
- Exit terms / early repayment / option.
- Jurisdiction and dispute resolution procedure.
Communication and confidentiality
- Initial contact through the project listing form.
- At the parties’ request, an NDA is signed.
- Working communication channel: email/messenger/meetings; important agreements in writing only.
FAQ
How do I choose a participation format — equity or loan?
It depends on your priorities: predictable payments — a loan; participation in the growth of value — equity; a hybrid is also possible.
What documents are needed at the start?
A short presentation, P&L/balance sheet for 12–24 months, a list of assets, contracts with key counterparties, and a plan for using the investment.
Who is responsible for the deal?
The parties to the deal. The platform is an information service and is not a broker/dealer.
Can I invest in stages?
Yes, the stages are fixed in the term sheet and contracts (on reaching KPIs/milestones).
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Disclaimer
The materials are for information only and do not constitute individual investment advice or an offer. Participation decisions are the investor’s responsibility.