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Short Summary
"Ewe and Me is an intensive sheep farming business. Situated in the Karoo region in South Africa. The company supply fresh meat to customers at affordable prices through sustainable farming practices. Creating much-needed jobs. Raised R 1,000,000"
Highlights
- Willie Louw, a seasoned agriculturalist
- Wealth of experience in both practical farming and the meat industry.
- Repayment period of no more than Seven (7) Years,
- Highly experienced team and consultants.
- Excellent animal practices and healthcare
Overview
| Target | 400,000,000 |
| Minimum | 7,000,000 |
| Investment Raised | 100,000 |
| Previous Rounds | 0 |
| Stage | Breaking Even |
| Investor Role | Any |
The Business
? We farm with sheep in an intensive breeding program. ? The sheep flock is divided into 8 groups. ? Each ewe lambs once every 8 months or 3 times in 2 years. ? Lambs are weaned at 8 weeks and marketed at 14 weeks. ? Their live weight will be 47 kg to 50 kg. ? Slaughtered weight will be 23 - 25 kg. ? The system is labour-intensive and provides jobs for local people and gives them the chance to earn money and provide for their families. ? The Company supply fresh meat to customers on a continuous basis. ? This helps solve the problem of malnutrition in poor rural areas. Opportunity: The market needs to stabilize on affordable prices. Solution: Supplying meat on a regular weekly/monthly basis. That is what we do
The Market
? The Total Addressable Market (TAM) for sheep meat in South Africa in 2023 was 4,505,486 head of sheep slaughtered, which points to a robust demand for sheep meat within the country, presenting a substantial market size for potential entrants. ? The fresh meat market in South Africa is projected to reach US$3.61 billion (R65.34 billion) in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 9.80% ? The South African meat market is highly competitive, with established players and new entrants vying for market share. ? Larger producers have more resources and economies of scale. ? E&M’s focus on high-quality, sustainably farmed sheep meat and innovative farming practices will be key differentiators.
Progress/Proof
? At this stage a lot of research has been done and the market is ready for us. ? Meat is a consumable product and needs to be replaced on a regular basis. ? We bought this farm did all our homework and connected to the right people. ? We got the quotations for the items we need to introduce to get the operation up and running. ? This is a familiar feeling and subject for me and I am looking forward to being part of it and being successful.
Objectives/Future
2024 ? Secure funding of R 26,096,585. ? Develope a robust disease management plan. ? Build farm buildings,yards, sheds as needed. 2025 ? The main objective will be to get profitable. ? Gradually increase the number of ewes to boost production capacity. ? Attain a gross profit margin of 53% ? Secure partnership with at least 5 local retailers. ? Train 100% staff in advance farming techniques. 2026 ? Reduce cost of goods to less than 45% of revenue. 2027 ? Achieve a ROI of at least 20% ? Market share of 3.37% in E/Cape Our vision is to become a leading producer of high-quality sheep meat and wool, accessible to consumers in the Eastern Cape and South Africa. We aim to establish our brand as synonymous with excellence and sustainability
The Team
? Willie Louw will lead the team. CEO ? The manager is RV Roberts. He is an older gentleman with lots of experience. ? The workers are still to be trained in the new way of doing sheep farming. This will be an ongoing process. ? There shall be a veterinarian involved mainly for the Laparoscopy procedure and pregnancy tests. ? The accountant, is still to be appointed. ? Manie & Dr Karen Wessels from Mamre Dormers are experts with this sheep system. They will be my advisors if and when I need advice. ? Then there is an Agricultural College close to the farm with a lot of experts ranging from nutrition to veldt management. ? Dr. J v Wyngaard, Voermol Feeds. ? Dr Fanie Steyn of Ramsem in Bloemfontein is an expert in sheep breeding/genetics.
Willie Louw
CEO
Willie Louw is a seasoned agriculturalist with deep roots in farming, both in South Africa and the United States. Raised on a farm, Willie has an intrinsic understanding of agricultural life and practices. His formal education includes an agricultural diploma with specialisations in Agronomy and Animal Husbandry, providing him with a solid academic foundation to complement his practical experience. Willie’s hands-on experience encompasses sheep and dairy farming, where he has developed a thorough knowledge of farm management and animal care. His practical skills are further enriched by his tenure as a marketing agent for Vleissentraal in Carnarvon, located in the Karoo. This role has given him invaluable insights into the meat industry.
Dr Josef van Wyngaard
National Technical Manager at Voermol Feeds (Pty) Ltd
Dr Van Wyngaard is the technical manager at Voermol Feeds since 2018 to present. He did his PhD on Animal Nutrition from 2015 - 2018 Entitled: Quantification and mitigation of enteric methane emisions of grazing Jersey cows. He is currently stationed in George, Western Cape, South Africa. He is a well known and honoured speaker on simposiums about animal nutrition.
Dr. Fanie Steyn
Managing Director Embrio Flushings and Laparoscopic programs at Ramsem
Dr Fanie qualified as a Veterinarian (B.V.Sc.) at Onderstepoort Veterinary College. Where after he became one of Ramsem’s Veterinary Reproductive Team Leaders in Embryo flushing, transfer and laparoscopic inseminations in sheep and goats. He is currently Director at Ramsem (Pty) Ltd, Absolute Wagyu (Pty) Ltd and Absolute Genetics (Pty) Ltd. Dr Fanie is responsible for the Juvenile In Vitro Embryo Transfer (JIVET) practices. With his reproductive and embryo experience at Ramsem, he is a great asset to the Absolute Genetics team.
Manie& dr Karin Wessels
Owners of Mamre Dormers
Manie and Karin Wessels farm on there farm in the Vrede district in the Free State, South Africa. They commercialise the intensive sheep farm system and they call it the M.I.L.S. system. (Mamre intensive lambing system) Manie was a Industrial phycologist and Karin had a PhD in Obstetrics. He wrote the project plan and she manage it. They are wellknown around the world and gave seminars in China, Russia, USA and more about intensive sheep farming with M.I.L.S.
The Deal
Looking for PKR 469,000,000 - Min per Investor PKR 7,800,000 The company is prepared to provide collateral against the loan. The equity contribution (Equity Funding1) from the Founder, totalling R1,000,000, and the assets acquired through the funding, such as land, buildings, machinery, and vehicles, will serve as security. FUNDING REQUEST Land and Buildings- R8,110,500 Machinery and Vehicles- R11,962,883 IT Equipment-R50,000 Inventory/Stock- R1,260,000 Expenses- R1,500,000 Working Capital- R2,576,700 Provision for Contingencies and Unexpected Expenses- R636,502 New 1st Round Funding- R26,096,585 The company seeks a total funding of R26,096,585. This amount is critical to support the establishment and operationalisation of the sheep farming business, ensuring a robust foundation for future growth.