Informal businesses
Market traders, food vendors, artisans, tailors, barbers, repair technicians and other local enterprises.
Responsible capital. Practical support.
Empowering businesses.Creating sustainable growth.
Scale-Up Plus partners with promising formal and informal businesses through responsible investment, business-development support, operational guidance and access to growth opportunities.
Built for Nigerian enterpriseFormal + informal businessesGrowth with accountability
CapitalStructured around business need
CapabilityBuilt through practical guidance
AccountabilitySupported by monitoring and records
GrowthMeasured for long-term value
Who we are
A growth partner for businesses with real potential.
Scale-Up Plus Investment Ltd is a Nigerian investment and business-development company established to help viable businesses overcome the financial, operational and structural barriers that limit growth.
We work with entrepreneurs who have profitable or potentially profitable businesses but may lack the capital, structure, technology, equipment or professional support required to expand. Our approach combines investment with accountability, education, monitoring and strategic guidance.
Our vision
To transform promising enterprises into sustainable, structured and scalable African businesses.
Who we support
From roadside entrepreneurs and microbusinesses to established SMEs ready for their next stage.
Micro & small businesses
Retail, logistics, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, food processing and professional services.
Growth-stage SMEs
Businesses seeking equipment, working capital, new locations, stronger operations or investment readiness.
Our core services
Practical support for every stage of business growth.
Every partnership is shaped by assessment, due diligence, business need and an agreed path to value.
BI
Business Investment
Structured partnerships for viable businesses with genuine market demand and measurable growth potential.
WC
Working-Capital Support
Support for inventory, raw materials, packaging, seasonal requirements and purchase-order execution.
EA
Equipment & Asset Support
Productive tools, machinery, technology and approved operational assets that unlock capacity.
IT
Informal Business Transformation
Practical help with records, digital payments, stock control, branding, pricing and formal-market access.
BA
Business Advisory
Business diagnosis, financial planning, process improvement, risk assessment and growth strategy.
MG
Monitoring & Growth Support
Ongoing performance tracking, accountability and guidance after investment or asset deployment.
How it works
A transparent path from application to growth.
We take the time to understand the business, verify the opportunity and document every approved partnership before support is deployed.
- 01
Submit an application
Tell us about your business, current operations and the support you need.
- 02
Eligibility review
We check your application against our basic partnership requirements.
- 03
Business verification
We confirm ownership, location, activity, demand and key business information.
- 04
Detailed assessment
Our team reviews financials, operations, management capacity, risks and growth potential.
- 05
Partnership agreement
Approved businesses receive a documented structure with clear responsibilities and terms.
- 06
Deploy, monitor & grow
Capital, assets or support are deployed with ongoing monitoring and growth guidance.
Eligibility
We look for honest operators and businesses with genuine demand.
Formal registration is helpful, but it is not the only measure of potential. Informal businesses may be considered when their operations are verifiable and they are ready to adopt basic business records.
We do not support
Illegal businesses, fraudulent schemes, falsified applications, prohibited products or requests intended solely for personal consumption.
Basic partnership requirements
- Operating a legal product or service in Nigeria
- An identifiable owner or management team
- A verifiable business location or operating channel
- Evidence of customers, sales or genuine demand
- Honest disclosure of debts and obligations
- Willingness to keep records and report performance
- Agreement to verification and periodic monitoring
- Commitment to use support only for approved purposes
Registration
Business Partnership Application
Tell us what your business does, where it operates and what would help it grow. We welcome applications from both formal and informal businesses.
Before you apply, prepare:
- Valid identification and business location details
- A clear description of your customers and sales activity
- The amount, equipment or support requested
- Available sales records, bank statements or business photos
Submission does not guarantee investment. Applications are subject to verification, due diligence, assessment and approval.
Resources
Prepare with clarity and confidence.
Learn what we assess, how the partnership process works and what information helps us understand your business.
Partnership readiness
Understand the information, records and business evidence that strengthen an application.
Review eligibilityFrom application to growth
See how verification, assessment, documentation and support fit together.
View the processPrepare your business story
Be ready to explain your customers, sales, challenge, support request and expected impact.
Start preparingFrequently asked questions
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Not always. Informal businesses may be considered when the business genuinely operates, has measurable activity and the owner is willing to adopt basic records, verification and monitoring.
No. Every application is subject to eligibility review, verification, due diligence, assessment, approval and the execution of applicable agreements.
Depending on the assessment, support may include structured investment, working capital, productive equipment, business advisory, capacity development and ongoing performance support.
Clear evidence of genuine operations, customer demand, responsible management, honest financial information, a specific use for the support and a credible path to business growth.
Contact us
Let’s talk about responsible business growth.
Call, email or visit our Idimu office to speak with the Scale-Up Plus team.
Telephone0706 305 8838
0806 059 9579
0703 185 3121↗General enquiriesinfo@scaleupplus.com↗
0806 059 9579
0703 185 3121↗General enquiriesinfo@scaleupplus.com↗
Registered office3, Abu Ode Street, off Pipe-Line Road, Idimu, Lagos State, NigeriaNG
Company registrationRC 8584721RC
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