KairosDigiWealth Executive Proposal

Digitizing Ghana's GHS 5+ Billion Informal Savings Sector

November 2025 Regulatory Ready Confidential

Executive Summary

The Opportunity

Ghana's informal savings sector represents GHS 5+ billion annually, with over 8 million active participants. Despite this massive market, less than 15% is digitized, creating a transformative opportunity.

The Solution

KairosDigiWealth — An enterprise-grade digital Susu platform offering 10 distinct product types, mobile money integration, AI-powered insights, and full ROSCA/Stokvel management built on Apache Fineract.

The Ask

GHS 1.5M (USD 100K) for 20% equity. 12-month runway to 50,000 users. Projected 8x ROI in 3 years (GHS 1.5M → GHS 12M valuation).

Market Analysis

Market Size

  • GHS 5+ billion in annual informal savings flows
  • 8 million+ active Susu participants across Ghana
  • 70% of Ghana's population (rural + urban) uses informal savings
  • <15% digitized — massive white space opportunity

Customer Segments

Market Women 35%
Office/Corporate Groups 25%
Students & Youth 20%
Farmers (Agric) 15%
Others (Families, Churches) 5%

Key Insight

Traditional Susu collectors still thrive because they provide convenience, trust, and social accountability. KairosDigiWealth replicates these strengths digitally while adding mobile money speed, AI insights, and 24/7 access.

Competitive Advantage

Feature KairosDigiWealth Pesewa Susu
(Republic Bank)
Sikanii/
SusuPaa
Fido
(Nigeria)
Piggyvest
(Nigeria)
ROSCA/Susu Circles
Full (10 types)

Individual only

Basic groups

Individual only

Individual only
Mobile Money Integration
3 providers + failover

MTN only

Limited

Multiple

Multiple
AI-Powered Insights
Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes
Agent Management
Full digital collector

No

Basic

No

No
Loan Integration
Seamless (Fineract)

Limited

Yes

Yes

Yes
Interest Rates (Savings) 3-10% p.a.
(Tiered)
2-4% p.a.
(Bank rate)
Variable
(MFI-dependent)
10-15% p.a.
(Nigeria)
10-15% p.a.
(Nigeria)

Our Unique Competitive Moats

Only platform with full ROSCA/Susu circle management (rotating payouts)
Fineract-based → seamless loan integration (savings → credit history)
Digital collector model → replicates trusted traditional Susu experience
Multi-provider mobile money with automatic failover (99.9% uptime)
10 product types covering all savings use cases (vs. 1-2 competitors)
Pan-African scalability — easy expansion to Nigeria (Esusu), Kenya (Chama), SA (Stokvel)

Business Model & Revenue Streams

1. Transaction Fees (60%)

• Mobile money deposits: 0.5% (GHS 0.50 per GHS 100)
• Withdrawals: 1% (capped at GHS 10)
• Inter-circle transfers: 0.75%

Year 1: GHS 1.2M

2. Agent Commissions (15%)

• Platform keeps 3-5% of agent collections
• Agents earn 5-10% (we facilitate, take smaller cut)

Year 1: GHS 300K

3. Premium Features (10%)

Basic: Free (up to 5 group members)
Premium: GHS 10/month (unlimited groups, analytics)
Enterprise: GHS 50/month (MFIs, corporates)

Year 1: GHS 200K

4. Interest Spread (10%)

• For investment-linked products (SusuInvest)
• Platform invests at 18% (T-bills), pays users 10%, keeps 8% spread

Year 1: GHS 200K

Revenue Projection Summary

GHS 2.0M
Year 1 Revenue
50,000 users
GHS 7.5M
Year 2 Revenue
150,000 users
GHS 12.5M
Year 3 Revenue
250,000 users

3-Year Financial Projections

Metric Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Users 50,000 150,000 250,000
Active Groups 5,000 15,000 25,000
Total Savings Deposits GHS 60M GHS 225M GHS 450M
Revenue GHS 2.0M GHS 7.5M GHS 12.5M
Expenses GHS 1.8M GHS 5.0M GHS 7.5M
Net Profit GHS 200K GHS 2.5M GHS 5.0M
Platform Valuation GHS 6M GHS 30M GHS 60M

ROI for Early Investors

20% equity for GHS 1.5M → Valued at GHS 12M (Year 3)8x return in 3 years

Investment Ask: GHS 1.5M (USD 100K) for 20% Equity

Use of Funds Breakdown

Platform Development GHS 450K (30%)

10 Susu products, mobile apps, web dashboard, Fineract customization

Mobile Money Integration GHS 150K (10%)

API fees, testing, compliance for MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo

Marketing & Customer Acquisition GHS 300K (20%)

Market activations, agent recruitment, social media, influencer partnerships

Regulatory & Compliance GHS 150K (10%)

Regulatory framework applications, legal fees, data protection compliance

Infrastructure & Security GHS 225K (15%)

Cloud hosting (AWS/GCP), security audits, penetration testing, monitoring tools

Team & Operations (Year 1) GHS 150K (10%)

CTO, 2 engineers, 1 designer, 1 ops manager (part-time/contract)

TOTAL INVESTMENT ASK
GHS 1,500,000
(USD 100,000 | 20% Equity)
12-month runway to 50,000 users | Break-even Month 18

Let's Build the Future of Savings Together

From wooden boxes to digital vaults. Join us in transforming how 8 million Ghanaians save, invest, and build wealth.