Castle Placement Mandated to Raise $5 Billion for 1Stock's Infrastructure Focused Private Credit Fund

[New York, 25 April, 2025] - Castle Placement LLC, a premier private capital investment bank, has been mandated to raise $5 billion for 1Stock Limited, an investment management company registered in Uganda, with headquarters in Kampala. The company is working in collaboration with the Public Sector to develop critical infrastructure projects across the country.
The capital raise will finance large-scale infrastructure developments, including transportation, energy, and urban expansion initiatives, aimed at accelerating economic growth and enhancing Uganda's investment landscape.
1Stock Limited is committed to investing in transformative projects that will modernize the country's infrastructure and drive long-term sustainability.

Key Highlights:
• Funding Objectives: The investment will support projects that increase public investment in industrial development, ensure a steady supply of quality raw materials for value addition, and enhance skilled human resources to boost productivity.
• Technology and Innovation: A significant portion of the funding will accelerate research innovations and the adoption of appropriate technologies, ensuring industries remain competitive globally.
• Sustainability Focus: Projects will emphasize resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable industrialization, contributing to long-term economic growth.

Alignment with NIP Objectives:
1. Strategic Industrial Development: The funds will nurture industrial projects in areas critical to regional and global competitiveness.
2. Raw Material Supply: Investments will prioritize agro-processing and other industries reliant on local resources for value addition.
3. Human Resource Development: Training programs will be launched to strengthen skills and efficiency across sectors.
4. Innovation Adoption: Research initiatives will focus on leveraging science, technology, and innovation for industrial growth.
5. Sustainable Practices: Projects will integrate green technologies to minimize environmental impact.

Impact on Africa's Industrialization: This initiative aligns with broader goals of fostering inclusive industrialization, improving infrastructure, and promoting private-public partnerships to unlock Africa's potential as a global industrial hub. By addressing infrastructure gaps and capacity constraints, 1Stock Limited aims to catalyze economic growth while supporting sustainable development practices.

Business Development Services: extend initiatives across different departments of our portfolio companies like; financial management, project management, product development, vendor management, et al, and help enhance the general performance of their businesses and their ability to compete at a regional level.

"We aim to play a pivotal role in economic growth by backing companies, projects, and sectors with the highest forward and backward linkages, and highest probability of success. These sectors, in turn, contribute to economic growth, physical capital accumulation, and economic efficiency. This announcement marks a pivotal step towards achieving Africa's transformation and strengthening our position in Africa."
- Dr. Nixon Kitimoi, Chief Investment Officer

Castle Placement LLC will leverage its extensive global investor network to seek both debt and equity financing, structuring the transaction to maximize value for stakeholders.

For more information, please contact:
Jose Maria Carretero Tomas | Managing Director
Castle Placement, LLC
1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
jtomas@castleplacement.com
www.castleplacement.com

About 1Stock Limited
1Stock Limited is an investment management and holding company registered in Uganda, with headquarters in Kampala.
Their focus is on developing a deep understanding of the risk and reward opportunities in global markets in order to offer clients exponential returns with minimal risk. They translate that understanding into portfolios that can generate returns through a range of market cycles and conditions.
1Stock Limited focuses on executing high-impact initiatives that promote economic progress, attract foreign investment, and enhance national development.

About Castle Placement LLC
Castle Placement LLC is a leading investment banking firm specializing in raising equity and debt for private companies. With a strong track record of structuring and executing complex financial transactions, the firm connects innovative businesses with institutional capital through its proprietary investor platform and global relationships.

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