The 38 published client profiles

Founded in 2013, AADCO Paper Factory (“AADCO”) is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. AADCO manufactures paper products. In 2013 the factory had 18 staff members producing 1,000 cartons of A4 printing paper and 3,600 cartons of exercise books. in 2017 they expanded to 52 staff members producing 10,239 cartons of A4 printing paper and 36,060 cartons of exercise books. In 2018, AADCO was approved for additional funding through the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to expand AADCO’s manufacturing capacity through the construction of an additional building within its current facility. The NHAOF investment is also supporting AADCO in introducing new products, such as university notebooks, and reducing the company’s dependence on imported color print covers. AADCO prides itself on creating and sourcing materials locally, unlike the majority of its competitors, and 90% of AADCO’s sales are within Somaliland. The investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund is allowing AADCO to strengthen its local impact, creating jobs and high-quality products in local markets.

Founded in 2013, AADCO Paper Factory (“AADCO”) is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. AADCO manufactures exercise books and A4 printing paper. In 2013 the factory had 18 staff members producing 1,000 cartons of A4 printing paper and 3,600 cartons of exercise books. in 2017 they expanded to 52 staff members producing 10,239 cartons of A4 printing paper and 36,060 cartons of exercise books. In 2018, AADCO was approved for additional funding through the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to expand AADCO's manufacturing capacity through the construction of an additional building within its current facility. The NHAOF investment is also supporting AADCO in introducing new products, such as University notebooks, and reducing the company’s dependence on imported color print covers. AADCO prides itself on creating and sourcing materials locally, unlike the majority of its competitors, and 90% of AADCO's sales are within Somaliland. The investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund is allowing AADCO to strengthen its local impact, creating jobs and high-quality products in local markets.

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Adeeg Metal Workshop is a privately-owned company established in 1998 in Hargeisa, Somaliland to manufacture, install and repair fuel/water tanks and has since expanded its services to several industries, such as construction and automotive. The company customizes tanks for fuel stations, cylindrical tanks for tanker trucks, water tanks, and large tanks for underground installations. They received a loan from the Arsenault Family Foundation (AFF) in 2015 for the purchase of metal fabrication and welding equipment. After repaying that loan they received a second loan from the Nordic Fund for land, additional storage space and raw materials.

Adeeg Workshop (“Adeeg”) is a metal fabrication and repair company in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Adeeg was established in 1998 as a small-scale factory producing, servicing and repairing large metal tanks (water storage) and other metal equipment. The Company’s other products include truck/trailer bodies, modifications to truck/trailer steel structures, steel frames for housing, and steel fixtures and furniture. Adeeg has secured prominent clients –for example, the national Fuel Storage Facility at the Berbera Port – due to its proven and quality work. Adeeg’s growing demand was hampered by their production capacity. Adeeg received investment capital in 2015 for the purchase of modern metal fabrication equipment which allowed more efficient and greater varieties in production. With the new equipment, Adeeg projects a 73 percent increase in water tank production, which will be carried out with the aid of 18 new highly skilled jobs. An additional 2018 investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund allowed Adeeg to procure modern metal fabrication and welding equipment, thereby increasing its production capacity.

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Al-Hayaat Personal Care manufactures and sells shampoos and clothing detergents in the Somaliland market. Nemo Yusuf Mohamed, a diaspora returned from Canada to start this business. The company currently operates a factory specializing in the production of personal care products, with a primary focus on various hair shampoo formulations by importing premium raw materials and intermediaries. They offers a locally produced alternative to imported shampoos at a lower cost that is made with ingredients that meet the needs of the local market.

Art Café is a restaurant serving Somali and Mediterranean cuisine in Hargeisa. The restaurant is unique in its layout for having open outdoor space for dining, which is rare among restaurants in Hargeisa. Art Café runs a breakfast service, a dinner service, and pre-ordered lunches. Additionally, the restaurant serves coffee, tea, and snacks outside of service hours. Recently, Art Café decided to begin hosting a regular lunch service and built a second kitchen.

Art Café is a restaurant serving Somali and Mediterranean cuisine in Hargeisa. The restaurant is unique in its layout for having open outdoor space for dining, which is rare among restaurants in Hargeisa. Art Café runs a breakfast service, a dinner service, and pre-ordered lunches. Additionally, the restaurant serves coffee, tea, and snacks outside of service hours. Recently, Art Café decided to begin hosting a regular lunch service and built a second kitchen in anticipation of this service. Art Café was approved for an investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to build and furnish two additional dining halls. The halls will be used to host events such as board meetings and weddings, as well as accommodate additional guests for dinner and the upcoming lunch services.

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Founded in 2014, Barisamaad Farm is a commercial farm in Bursalax committed to producing sustainable and profitable agricultural crops. Barisamaad supplies local restaurants, hotels, and households throughout Mudug with produce sold both as wholesale and retail.

Barisamaad Farm (“Barisamaad” or “the Farm”) is a commercial farm that was founded by a woman named Barlin Shire in 2014. She continues to own and operate the farm, cultivating six of its 200 hectares through sustainable means. The Farm supplies local businesses and households with fresh, high-quality produce sold via wholesale and retail. Through a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, the Farm was able to dig a 190m borehole, construct a solar system, and purchase and install a drip irrigation system to cultivate 100 additional hectares of land. Barisamaad intends to cultivate a minimum of 3 hectares per year until all 200 hectares are cultivated. The borehole will be the main source of water for irrigation particularly during the dry season and will ensure the availability of water throughout the year. The solar system will power the pumping of water from the borehole, and the drip irrigation system will maximize the utilization of water resources.

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Established in 2010, Burao Solar System installs renewable energy systems for offices, warehouses, and residences. Alternative sources of power are expensive in larger cities, and rare in rural areas. Burao Solar System provides phone charging, cold storage products, and solar pumping systems for wells and boreholes in rural villages. The company was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to purchase solar panels, batteries, and inverters, enabling Burao Solar System to expand their business operations further into remote areas to reach more consumers and implement a pay-as-you-go service to collect payments from rural consumers. The investment also allows them to hold ample inventory to lend to their customer base.

Established in 2010, Burao Solar System installs renewable energy systems for offices, warehouses, and residences. Alternative sources of power are expensive in larger cities, and rare in rural areas. Burao Solar System provides phone charging, cold storage products, and solar pumping systems for wells and boreholes in rural villages. The company was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to purchase solar panels, batteries, and inverters. These products will enable Burao Solar System to expand their business operations further into remote areas to reach more consumers. Burao Solar System plans to implement a pay-as-you-go service to collect payments from rural consumers and believes the investment will allow them to hold ample inventory to lend to their customer base.

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Crown Hotel is located on the west side of Hargeisa city the capital of Somaliland. In addition to its accommodations and in-house restaurant, the hotel has become very popular for events in Hargeisa such as weddings and other ceremonies. Crown Hotel has a reputation for making everyone feel welcome and has a simple passion for good service, comfort and delicious food. They are also planning to open a day spa and beauty salon.

(“Crown”) was established as a spinoff from the success of the owner’s first company, London Beauty Supply (“LBS”), which is still in operation to this day. In addition to its accommodations and in-house restaurant, Crown has become very popular for events in Hargeisa such as weddings and ceremonies. The company wanted to find a way to expand its services to better cater to its female clientele, especially during events, by redesigning the available space in its current hotel to include a new day spa and salon on premises, which can service clients who otherwise would need to travel 3 kilometers away to LBS or to a competitor. Through a Shuraako-brokered investment, the company was able to obtain the funds necessary to renovate the hotel space, install an elevator, and purchase equipment, supplies, and decorative items for the day spa and beauty salon expansion.

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Dalsan Farms Company was established in Burao in 2018 with the vision of meeting consumer demand for the quality produce and dairy products in Togdheer region in Somaliland. The farm is comprised of 100 hectares of land, 4 water ponds with a catchment volume of ~ 14,000 barrels, two rooms for the farm staff retrofitted with a solar panels for lighting, and two trucks. The farm has 640 fruit plants that grow lemons, orangse, mangos, guava, and papaya. They have cash crops such as onions, chilis, and peppers and sell fresh milk to the growing Burao city population for daily use both mornings and evenings. Dalsan Farms hired a local university horticulturist when starting the farm to help them select a variety of plants to grow and build in-house experience for basic farming techniques.

Dalsan Farms Company (Dalsan) is a woman-owned enterprise established in 2018. Dalsan produces and sells cash crops and camel milk to local markets in Burao. The staff farms 100 hectares of land and milks 26 camels. Dalsan prides itself on its participation in the small group of local farms that produce fresh fruits, vegetables, and milk in Somaliland, where much of the market is both expensive and imported. In June 2021, Dalsan was approved for a Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund loan. The funds are being used to purchase 26 more lactating camels, additional land and seedlings, and begin construction on a dam. This financing means more crop and milk production for the farm, allowing Dalsan to further invest in the local economy through additional purchases of seeds and fertilizer. The funds will also assist Dalsan in continuing to meet the immense demand for fresh produce and milk in Burao.

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is based in the Arabsiyo area in Somaliland. The loan from the Nordic Fund facilitated by Shuraako is being used to purchase equiptment including a tractor and delivery truck, 3000 mature seedlings, solar panels to upgrade their power system, solar submersible pumps with 2 solar pump inverters, and drip irrigation pipes.

Hill Development and Construction Company was established in 2018 with the objective of providing quality commercial buildings and affordable housing in Somaliland. As of January 2022, the company built more than 30 structures in Hargeisa. Hill Development and Construction Company is a leader in building technology, creating 3D renderings of proposed projects, and constructing stronger walls to account for the soft soil that leads to cracking walls in many buildings in the region. Hill Development and Construction Company has been increasing the number of projects they take on for their consumer base, which consists of government agencies, private companies, and individuals. With an investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, the company can purchase machinery, spare parts, formwork, tools, raw materials, and transportation to help fulfill this demand.

Hill Development and Construction Company Hill Development and Construction Company was established in 2018 with the objective of providing quality commercial buildings and affordable housing in Somaliland. As of January 2022, the company built more than 30 structures in Hargeisa. Hill Development and Construction Company is a leader in building technology, creating 3D renderings of proposed projects, and constructing stronger walls to account for the soft soil that leads to cracking walls in many buildings in the region. Hill Development and Construction Company hopes to increase the number of projects they take on for their consumer base, which consists of government agencies, private companies, and individuals. With an investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, the company plans to purchase machinery, spare parts, formwork, tools, raw materials, and transportation to help fulfill this goal.

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ILO Tango is a powdered-drink manufacturing company established in 2002. After the collapse of light industry in 1991, businesses in Somaliland focused their efforts on importing finished products, rather than producing goods locally. An entrepreneur named Hassan noticed that the high demand for fruit-flavored powdered drink mixes outpaced the availability of the then-imported supply, and founded ILO Tango to address this gap. ILO Tango sells its products wholesale to retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, and fuel stations. Through a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, ILO Tango purchased four new machines and raw materials to expand its production capacity.

ILO Tango is a powdered-drink manufacturing company established in 2002. After the collapse of light industry in 1991, businesses in Somaliland focused their efforts on importing finished products, rather than producing goods locally. An entrepreneur named Hassan noticed that the high demand for fruit-flavored powdered drink mixes outpaced the availability of the then-imported supply, and founded ILO Tango to address this gap. ILO Tango sells its products wholesale to retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, and fuel stations. The company has been in business for 19 years using the same equipment as the day production began. In addition to the need for updated machinery, ILO Tango has experienced an increase in the demand for its drink mixes. Through a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, ILO Tango plans to purchase four new machines and raw materials to expand its production capacity.

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) Kaafi Enterprise for Environmental Protection and Sanitation (“KEEPS”) is one of Shuraako’s first clients. It has been operating as a waste management service in Somaliland since 2012 when only 65% of the daily waste generated in Hargeisa was being collected due to inefficient equipment. To address this problem, KEEPS sought to increase its capacity and productivity through the acquisition of modern waste handling and disposal equipment. A 2014 Shuraako-brokered investment supported K.E.E.P.S. in increasing its municipal solid waste services by procuring heavy equipment and transportation. In 2019, after the successful repayment of its first loan, K.E.E.P.S. secured additional financing from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to expand its construction services capacity with the purchase of additional heavy equipment. These funds are enabling KEEPS to deploy two additional fleets of heavy machinery, increasing garbage collection, water development, and disposal services. The benefits of increasing these services include additional access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation in public spaces, and local job creation. Over half of K.E.E.P.S.’s permanent jobs are occupied by women, and its compensation is competitive. K.E.E.P.S. employees also take advantage of training and capacity-building events hosted with one of Shuraako’s partners, DANIDA. These events help small and medium enterprises like K.E.E.P.S. offer their employees opportunities to learn more about Shuraako loans, build new skills, and network with other companies in the region.

Kaafi Enterprise for Environmental Protection and Sanitation (“KEEPS”) is one of Shuraako's first clients. It has been operating as a waste management service in Somaliland since 2012. According to recent studies, only 65% of the daily waste generated in Hargeisa is collected due to inefficient equipment. To address this problem, KEEPS sought to increase its capacity and productivity through the acquisition of modern waste handling and disposal equipment. A 2014 Shuraako-brokered investment supported KEEPS in increasing its municipal solid waste services by procuring heavy equipment and transportation. In 2019, after the successful repayment of its first loan, KEEPS secured additional financing from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to expand its construction services capacity with the purchase of additional heavy equipment. These funds are enabling KEEPS to deploy two additional fleets of heavy machinery, increasing garbage collection, water development, and disposal services. The benefits of increasing these services include additional access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation in public spaces, and local job creation. Over half of KEEPS's permanent jobs are occupied by women, and its compensation is competitive. K.E.E.P.S. employees also take advantage of training and capacity-building events hosted by One Earth Future and one of our partners, . These events help small and medium enterprises like K.E.E.P.S. offer their employees opportunities to learn more about Shuraako loans, build new skills, and network with other companies in the region.

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Maandeeq Poultry Company (“Mandeeq”) was established in Hargeisa in 2015 and is the only large-scale poultry farm in Somaliland. The attention paid to production, breeding, nutrition, and healthcare have made Maandeeq’s poultry products affordable and fit for daily consumption. They off eggs, spent chickens, manure and ready feed for sale, with most of its revenue generated from the sale of eggs. The facility includes a multi-purpose building, a feed processing mill, feed storage area, a solar energy system, and a variety of equipment and machinery.

(“Mandeeq”) was established in Hargeisa in 2015 and is the only large-scale poultry farm in Somaliland. It sells fresh wholesale eggs, feed, and chickens to local Somaliland markets, where all other competitors import their products.  Maandeeq is the sister company to Mandeeq slaughterhouse, the only slaughterhouse in Hargeisa. After a year of proven operations and sales, Mandeeq aims to expand its operations to meet the local demand for fresh poultry products. In 2016, Maandeeq secured a Shuraako-facilitated investment to increase production and expand its operations by an additional 18,000 egg-producing chickens. The investment also supported Mandeeq to install additional commercial flock house as well as feed processing equipment and storage facility, which enabled Maandeeq with the tools to blend a specific ratio of feed and supplements for its chickens. In 2018, after the successful repayment of its first loan, Maandeeq secured additional financing from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to expand operations with an additional six-hectares of land.

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Masno Farm (The Farm) was established in 2017 by Ardo after moving from Canada. Masno Farm has 55.911 hectares of land in which 4 hectares of the farm are cultivated. Ardo started the business after realizing opportunities available in agribusiness in selling fruits and vegetables in local markets. The Farm is located in Hora-haadlay 28KM north of Hargeisa, which is a prime area for farming. Masno Farm’s current produce includes lettuce, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, carrots, beetroot, onions, watermelon, sweet melon, chili, avocado, guanabana (soursop) and papaya.

Founded in 2002, Somali National Fishing Company (“SNFC”) is a medium-sized fish processing company that started its operations with a goal of providing quality and accessible fish products throughout Somalia. Since then, SNFC has grown to become one of the largest fish exporters in the country, offering quality fish products internationally. The company also owns a processing center where the catch is inspected and processed. In addition, the company owns a freezer-equipped retail store geared toward attracting households and individual consumers. In 2019 SNFC sought to continue growing its production capacity and worked with Shuraako to procure two 10.5m fishing boats, 4,000 m2 of land, two refrigerated storage containers, and packaging material for further expansion of the company. Through the Shuraako-brokered investment, SNFC has been able to use the land as additional space for cool storage and for dry fish processing, as production volumes increased.

that started its operations with a goal of providing quality and accessible fish products throughout Somalia. Since then, SNFC has grown to become one of the largest fish exporters in the country, offering quality fish products internationally. The company also owns a processing center where the catch is inspected and processed. In addition, the company owns a freezer-equipped retail store geared toward attracting households and individual consumers. In 2019 SNFC sought to continue growing its production capacity and worked with Shuraako to procure two 10.5m fishing boats, 4,000 m2 of land, two refrigerated storage containers, and packaging material for further expansion of the company. Through the Shuraako-brokered investment, SNFC was able to use the land as additional space for cool storage and for dry fish processing, as production volumes increased.

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Sun Fishing is a growing fishing company located in Berbera, with an additional branch in Hargeisa. The company plans to further expand into a border city of Ethiopia. Past support for the company includes a Shuraako-sponsored grant. To support its expansion, Sun Fishing applied and was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to purchase additional boats, fishing supplies, cold storage and hire new staff.

Sun Fishing is a growing fishing company located in Berbera, with an additional branch in Hargeisa. The company owns another plot of land in Berbera for future expansion and plans to further expand into a border city of Ethiopia. Past support for the company includes Shuraako-sponsored grant To support its expansion, Sun Fishing applied and was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund. The funding will be used to purchase additional boats, fishing supplies, and cold storage. Sun Fishing also plans to use the investment to hire more staff and contribute to the continuing job growth in the region.

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Tayo Household Plastic Factory. Ltd was established in 2017 in Hargeisa Somaliland to manufacture plastic products for household items, packaging, food-grade plastic containers, and electric utility items. Tayo started with the manufacturing of 15 item sizes and currently produces over 25 item sizes, which is nearly double. Tayo uses virgin (not recycled) raw materials for food-grade products. They use both virgin and some recycled raw materials from the factory defect items and damaged items returned by Tayo customers to produce electric items. Tayo received investment from the Nordic Fund to purchase heavy machinery to produce additional equipment, such as the popular plastic chairs that were imported. The investment allowed Tayo to gain new market share by producing chairs and buckets. Tayo broadened its impact by creating a large number of indirect jobs and retailers.

Tayo Household Plastic Factory. Ltd was established in 2017 in Hargeisa Somaliland to manufacture plastic products for household items, packaging, food-grade plastic containers, and electric utility items. Tayo started with the manufacturing of 15 item sizes and currently produces over 25 item sizes, which is nearly double. Tayo uses virgin (not recycled) raw materials for food-grade products. They use both virgin and some recycled raw materials from the factory defect items and damaged items returned by Tayo customers to produce electric items. Tayo received investment from the Nordic Fund to purchase heavy machinery to produce additional equipment, such as the popular plastic chairs that were imported. The investment allowed Tayo to gain new market share by producing chairs and buckets. Tayo broadened its impact by creating a large number of indirect jobs and retailers.

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Tayo Uniforms & Embroidery, established in 2014, specializes in the provision of locally tailored school uniforms, corporate uniforms, and face masks. School uniforms (shirts, trousers, dresses), corporate uniforms (branded T-shirts, overcoats, and hospital uniforms), and re-usable pads and masks are among their most popular products. They began manufacturing and selling uniforms in Hargeisa, Somaliland in with the goal of supplying the local market with quality, affordable, locally manufactured, and customized uniforms.

Tayo Uniforms ("Tayo") is a female owned and operated manufacturing business that sells high quality and affordable uniforms to schools, corporations, and other entities across Somaliland. In order to meet growing demand, Tayo needed capital to further expand its manufacturing capability and procure bulk fabric from abroad. Prior to the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund financing, Tayo Uniforms obtained two Shuraako-facilitated investments to procure bulk fabric and sewing materials and further expand its production capacity. These loans allowed Tayo to double its output, reduce unit prices by 44% for its customers, and manufacture an additional 6,500 uniforms. In addition, Tayo gained subsequent skills and funding through participating in the Shuraako-facilitated business development training program, helping Tayo jump-start production of their reusable sanitary pads. In April 2021, Tayo Uniforms obtained a loan through Shuraako's Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to procure additional industrial sewing supplies, a screen printer, and shelving. The materials purchased are helping to expand Tayo's operations in two ways: first, in fortifying their reusable sanitary napkin production, benefitting low-income populations for whom imported menstrual supplies are not cost-effective; and second, by responding to additional demand for the masks they have been producing . The programmatic funding, coupled with Tayo's business decisions, has bolstered Tayo's immediate economy in the wake of the pandemic.

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Al Baraka Mixed Farm is a commercial farm producing vegetables, fruit, and camel milk outside of Garowe. The Farm sources pesticides and insecticides locally, and its customers are local vendors in Garowe and surrounding cities. At the time of request, Al Baraka was distributing water manually to its crops due to lack of an irrigation system. In August 2021, the Farm was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to drill a borehole, purchase a water tank, and install an irrigation system to run on solar power. The also loan helped Al Baraka purchase additional lactating camels.

Al Baraka Mixed Farm (“Al Baraka”; “the Farm”) is a commercial farm producing vegetables, fruit, and camel milk outside of Garowe. The Farm sources pesticides and insecticides locally, and its customers are local vendors in Garowe and surrounding cities. At the time of request, Al Baraka was distributing water manually to its crops due to lack of an irrigation system. In August 2021, the Farm was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to drill a borehole, purchase a water tank, and install an irrigation system that will run on solar power. Though Al Baraka already uses one borehole, the pump is powered by diesel, of which the Farm hopes to reduce its usage. Furthermore, the loan will help Al Baraka purchase additional lactating camels, as camel milk accounted for 11% of its revenue in 2020. With these additions to the farm, Al Baraka hopes to produce higher quality products in higher quantities to meet the current demand of its customer base.

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Al Nur Mixed Farming is situated on 10 hectares of land located in the fertile Jibgale Valley of Puntland, Somalia. Al Nur Mixed Farming offers a variety of cash crops ranging from fruits to vegetables year-round. The farm has also diversified its offering with a dairy operation comprised of over 30 cows and camels which remains profitable.

Al Nur Mixed Farming (“Al Nur”), established in 2005, produces nearly 15 types of cash crops year-round and has a supplementary small-scale dairy operation. It is situated on 6.5-hectares of land; however, only 45 percent of the land was being cultivated due to limited irrigation capacity. The irrigation system relied on an inefficient generator, which consumed costly fuel. Through 2014 and 2016 Shuraako-brokered investments, Al Nur was able to increase its land utilization by installing a 100-meter borehole with gravity fed irrigation system and new generator, increasing its land cultivation to 60 percent. As a result, employment increased by 47 percent. In 2019, Al Nur secured a third Shuraako-brokered investment through the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to increase land utilization with the purchase of two hectares of land for fodder use, drilling of 200-meter borehole complete with irrigation system, a date dehydration machine, and tractor.

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Al Siha Enterprises is a family owned company operated by two brothers: Ismail Mohamed Hassan and Ali Mohamoud Hassan. The company was established in 1997 in Bossaso, Puntland as a purified water production facility but has grown to include complementary offerings. Al Siha has a diversified revenue stream supplying purified water, ice, marine products, and laundry services. The company has grown its marine products business from a small fish reseller with a few clients to a successful company with eight motor-powered skiffs, a supply network of over 40 artisanal fishing skiffs, 225-ton cold chain storage facility onshore, and four refrigerated vehicles. Al Siha packages its fish in unmarked polythene wrappers and ice box trays for local delivery. Frozen seafood products are packaged according to customer specifications and sold through a network of supermarkets, restaurants, and fish market vendors. For foreign markets, most products are sold in bulk through seafood trading agents in Djibouti, Yemen, and Egypt. For foreign customers, the product is transported by air freight and sea freight in frozen form.

Founded in 1997, Al Siha Enterprises (“Al Siha”) is a family-owned company that has grown its marine products business from a small fish reseller with a few clients to a successful company with eight motor-powered skiffs, a supply network of over 40 artisanal fishing skiffs, a 225-ton cold chain storage facility onshore, and four refrigerated vehicles. As demand for Al Siha’s products grew, the company recognized its capacity was constrained by the size of its boats, lack of adequate fish-finding technologies onboard, and its cold storage capacity while out at sea. Through a Shuraako-facilitated investment, Al Siha was able to increase the volume and value of its catch through the procurement a 36-meter boat, a navigation system, fishing equipment with 45 tons of cold storage, and a four-ton onboard blast freezer. With this investment, Al Siha was able to utilize modern fish-finding technologies and stay out at sea overnight, dramatically reducing its fuel consumption rate.

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Badmaal Fishing Company is one of the leading fishing companies in Puntland. It was established in 2012 in Allula. The company started the business to cover the local demand for fish with only one small boat and an average daily catch of 70-100KG of mixed types of fish. In 2014, the company expanded and explored the Bossaso and other mainland markets and increased the number of the small boats, expanding production. The company generates revenue by selling fresh fish in both local and international markets.

Horizon Aluminum, Furniture and Decoration Company was established in Garowe, Puntland in 2013 as a sole proprietorship business. The company was formed to address numerous challenges and gaps in the construction sector in Puntland noting that the sector faces considerable challenges albeit its realized and potential growth. They produce high quality furniture and aluminum products, including doors and windows frames, staircases, stacking racks for shopping malls and partitioning for office buildings. The company also offers services for external decorations, fittings and ceilings using gypsum.

Horizon Aluminum, Furniture and Decoration Horizon Aluminum, Furniture and Decoration Company high quality furniture and aluminum products . The company also offers services for external decorations, fittings, and ceilings using gypsum. Horizon sought to increase production output and grow its market share and regional expansion. Through a Shuraako-brokered investment, the company was able to purchase additional manufacturing equipment, raw materials, and woodworking machinery.

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Kaah Electrical General Trading (“Kaah”) is a renewable energy company established in 2003. The company sells solar panels, inverters, solar water pumping systems, off-grid solar systems, solar streetlight systems, and accessories. Beyond the sale of these products, Kaah offers installation, testing, design, and post-sale support. The company’s operations extend through Bosaso, Garowe, Galkayco, and Qardho. As the company pursues its goal of becoming a one-stop shop for renewable energy products and services in Somalia, Kaah is being assisted by an investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to purchase additional solar panels and dry batteries, to offer smaller cities in Puntland.

Kaah Electrical General Trading (“Kaah”) is a renewable energy company established in 2003. The company sells solar panels, inverters, solar water pumping systems, off-grid solar systems, solar streetlight systems, and accessories. Beyond the sale of these products, Kaah offers installation, testing, design, and post-sale support. The company's operations extend through Bosaso, Garowe, Galkayco, and Qardho. As the company pursues its goal of becoming a one-stop shop for renewable energy products and services in Somalia, Kaah will be assisted by an investment from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund. The loan will be used to purchase additional solar panels and dry batteries, which the company plans to offer smaller cities in Puntland.

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Puntland Petroleum is the largest distributor of diesel, petrol, and cylinder gas in Puntland. The company sells its products to residential homes, businesses, and government agencies. Puntland Petroleum operates 19 petroleum facilities, including three fuel storage facilities in Bosaso, Galkayco, and Garowe. The Garowe storage facility was under construction as of November 2021, with plans to be completed by December 2021. Puntland Petroleum received a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to equip the finished plant with storage tanks, cylinders, electrical and firefighting systems, and an electronic filling machine.

Puntland Petroleum is the largest distributor of diesel, petrol, and cylinder gas  in Puntland. The company sells its products to residential homes, businesses, and government agencies. Puntland Petroleum operates 19 petroleum facilities, including three fuel storage facilities in Bosaso, Galkayco, and Garowe. The Garowe storage facility was under construction as of November 2021, with plans to be completed by December 2021. Puntland Petroleum received a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to equip the finished plant with storage tanks, cylinders, electrical and firefighting systems, and an electronic filling machine.

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Raaho Farm is a commercial farm situated northeast of Garowe, Somalia in the agricultural town of Jibagal. The Farm was founded in 2000 and spans over 8 hectares with 75% of farmland cultivated. Raaho Farm produces fruits and vegetables such as onions, coriander, jalapenos, carrots, watermelons, spinach, cabbage, hot papers, lettuce, guava and maize. In addition to cash crops the farm has a diversified its revenue stream offering vehicle loading service to farmers for transporting their goods to the local market.

that spans over eight hectares with 75 percent of its farmland cultivated. Raaho produces fruits and vegetables, in addition to cash crops. The farm has a diversified revenue stream, offering vehicle loading services to farmers for transporting their goods to the local market. In 2015, the farm secured a Shuraako-brokered investment to purchase a truck and rent a bulldozer for land cultivation. The farm was able to cultivate an additional 25 percent of farmland as a result of the investment while also reducing its transportation costs. In 2019, having fully satisfied the obligations of its first loan, Raaho secured a second Shuraako-facilitated investment to further cultivate the land and safeguard the farm against droughts. The investment supported Raaho in constructing a fence and digging a borehole, in addition to procuring a solar system, water tank, and dump truck. The fence will be used to protect the farm from wildlife, while the additional land cultivation is expected to increase the farm’s revenues.

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Soma Chicken Farm is a poultry farm located in Garowe, Puntland that sells chicken meat, eggs, and manure and has demonstrated its ability to successfully raise poultry and sell into the local markets. The chickens that are typically imported are often of low quality despite a large demand for quality poultry products in Somalia’s domestic market. While there are a few chicken farms operating in Puntland, most of these are small-scale farms that cannot meet the current demand. Soma Chicken Farm is one of the few farms implementing large-scale poultry production and is therefore a popular choice. In 2015, the farm secured financing through a Shuraako-brokered investment, supporting the first phase of its planned expansion: the building of two new flock houses, purchase of incubators and a feeding/drinking system, the production of its own chicken feed, and selling of manure to local farmers. The loan also enabled them to hire additional staff. After the successful repayment of its first loan, Soma Chicken Farm was able to secure additional financing from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to begin phase two of its expansion project. The investment was used to purchase a 250,000 m² plot of land and construct a new poultry house nearby its first farm. See more

. SCF sells chicken meat, eggs, and manure and has demonstrated its ability to successfully raise poultry and sell into the local markets. The chicken that are typically imported are often of low quality despite a large demand for quality poultry products in Somalia’s domestic market. While there are few chicken farms operating in Puntland, most of these are small-scale farms that cannot meet the current demand. SCF is one of the few farms implementing large-scale poultry production and is therefore a popular choice for its customers in nearby Garowe. In 2015, SCF secured financing through a Shuraako-brokered investment, supporting the first phase of its planned expansion: the building of two new flock houses, purchase of incubators and a feeding/drinking system, the production of its own chicken feed, and selling of manure to local farmers. The loan also enabled SCF to hire an additional 14 staff. After the successful repayment of its first loan, SCF was able to secure additional financing from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to begin phase two of its expansion project. Specifically, the investment supported SCF to purchase a 250,000 m² plot of land and construct a new poultry house nearby its first farm. Through this investment, SCF aims to hire an additional 129 staff.

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Established in 1997, Tabaarak Company (“Tabaarak”) is the leading manufacturer of pillows, mattresses, and seat cushions in Puntland. The company produces ten mattress sizes, three types of seat cushions, and pillows based on feedback from customers. Tabaarak’s expanding customer base required the construction of a second factory 700 kilometers from their first. To furnish the newer factory, Tabaarak requested and was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund to procure equipment and raw materials so the factory can produce the volume needed to satisfy their customers’ needs.

Established in 1997, Tabaarak Company (“Tabaarak”) is the leading manufacturer of pillows, mattresses, and seat cushions in Puntland. The company produces ten mattress sizes, three types of seat cushions, and pillows based on feedback from customers. Tabaarak’s expanding customer base required the construction of a second factory 700 kilometers from their first. However, the newer factory lacks the machinery needed to produce the demanded volume. To furnish the newer factory, Tabaarak requested and was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund. The loan will be used to procure equipment and raw materials so the factory can begin producing the volume needed to satisfy their customers’ needs.

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In 2000, Somalia was in a state of recovery, and access to clean, safe drinking water was a pressing challenge. It was in response to this critical need that Afi Water Factory was established. From humble beginnings, Afi has grown into a trusted provider of purified water, serving both Somali citizens and foreign residents. The company’s journey is a testament to the resilience of Somali entrepreneurs and the transformative power of strategic investment. Afi started by producing water in large plastic bottles, but as demand evolved, the company adapted, introducing smaller bottles to better serve consumers. The need for expansion became clear as operations grew, and it was at this crucial juncture that Afi Water Factory partnered with Shuraako for financial support. This collaboration marked a turning point in the company’s trajectory. With an investment of $413,547.5 under the NHAOF Investment, Afi was able to acquire an automatic blow molding machine with a preform auto feeder, as well as essential raw materials, including 5.65 million preforms and caps. This significant investment enabled the company to scale up production, enhance efficiency, and improve product quality.

Baidoa Electric Company (BECO) is the largest electricity provider in Baidoa, Somalia. The company was formed in 2012 after the merger of five smaller electricity companies, each operating independently in various neighborhoods of Baidoa. BECO has made remarkable strides in job creation, economic growth, and sustainable energy solutions, thanks to support from Shuraako. Now, Baidoa Electric Company has around 13,000 total customers spread across seven neighborhoods and supplies power to both household consumers and businesses.

Baidoa Electric Company (BECO) is the largest electricity provider in Baidoa, Somalia. The company was formed in 2012 after the merger of five smaller electricity companies, each operating independently in various neighborhoods of Baidoa. BECO has made remarkable strides in job creation, economic growth, and sustainable energy solutions, thanks to support from One Earth Future's Shuraako program. Now, Baidoa Electric Company has around 13,000 total customers spread across seven neighborhoods and supplies power to both household consumers and businesses.

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Green Paradise Hotel is a woman-owned, luxury hotel established in 2011 in the Green Zone area of Mogadishu. The hotel has plenty of rooms, a gym, an in-house restaurant, ballrooms for events and beautiful of outdoor seating. In July 2021, the hotel was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Opportunities Fund to make upgrades to the current building’s ballrooms and expand to a second location within the Green Zone. Additionally, the they can purchase two armored vehicles to transport guests outside of the Green Zone, establish a vehicle rental service with this purchase, and procure additional security cameras. These upgrades will allow Green Paradise Hotel to keep up with its growing demand among international organizations and government agencies.

Green Paradise Hotel is a woman-owned, budget-friendly hotel established in 2011 in the Green Zone area of Mogadishu. The hotel has plenty of rooms, a modest gym, an in-house restaurant, ballrooms for events and beautiful of outdoor seating. In July 2021, the Hotel was approved for a loan from the Nordic Horn of Opportunities Fund. The business will use the investment to make upgrades to the current building’s ballrooms and expand to a second location within the Green Zone. Additionally, the Hotel will be purchasing two armored vehicles to transport guests outside of the Green Zone. The Hotel plans to establish a vehicle rental service with this purchase. Finally, the Hotel will be using funds from the investment to procure additional security cameras. These upgrades will allow Green Paradise Hotel to keep up with its growing demand among international organizations and government agencies.

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Founded in 2004, Ijaabo Water (“Ijaabo”) is the only known piped water provider in Somalia that also purifies, bottles, and distributes water and ice products. With the use of three diesel generators and a 26.5 kw solar installation, Ijaabo powers its purification, bottling, and ice production, while also producing enough solar energy to draw out water to company-owned piping where it is then stored in its water tanks. Established to provide accessible and clean water supply to homes and commercial entities in Mogadishu, the company has seen continued growth in its piped water services and has expanded to include complimentary business lines such as bottled water and ice. As demand for Ijaabo’s services grew, the company quickly became a household name in Mogadishu. Through a Shuraako-facilitated investment, the company was able to expand its serviceable area and reach new clientele by procuring land, an 800 m3 water tank, and solar equipment (26.5 kw). This investment allowed Ijaabo to fully utilize its new well, established in 2015 through a previous Shuraako-brokered investment. The investment also allowed Ijaabo to increase its available water storage by 380 percent and its solar capacity by 100 percent.

Ijaabo Water (formerly known as Somwater) Founded in 2004, Ijaabo Water (“Ijaabo”) is the only known piped water provider in Somalia that also purifies, bottles, and distributes water and ice products. With the use of three diesel generators and a 26.5 kw solar installation, Ijaabo powers its purification, bottling, and ice production, while also producing enough solar energy to draw out water to company-owned piping where it is then stored in its water tanks. Established to provide accessible and clean water supply to homes and commercial entities in Mogadishu, the company has seen continued growth in its piped water services and has expanded to include complimentary business lines such as bottled water and ice. As demand for Ijaabo’s services grew, the company quickly became a household name in Mogadishu. Through a Shuraako-facilitated investment, the company was able to expand its serviceable area and reach new clientele by procuring land, an 800 m water tank, and solar equipment (26.5 kw). This investment allowed Ijaabo to fully utilize its new well, established in 2015 through a previous Shuraako-brokered investment. The investment also allowed Ijaabo to increase its available water storage by 380 percent and its solar capacity by 100 percent.

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Solargen Technologies (“Solargen”) is a renewable energy company founded in 2012. Among other solar products, they produce solar water pumping systems, rooftop solar panel grids, and miniature grids. In 2019, Solargen received a Greater Good Award for their work engineering miniature solar grids in Somalia. Previously, Solargen relied on local representatives to provide solar services to residential and commercial clients in areas where they lacked physical showrooms. Through a loan obtained from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, Solargen has been constructing additional showrooms in cities where they already have large customer bases. This will reduce travel expenses and increase productivity.

Solargen Technologies (“Solargen”) is a renewable energy company founded in 2012. Among other solar products, they produce solar water pumping systems, rooftop solar panel grids, and miniature grids. In 2019, Solargen received a Greater Good Award for their work engineering miniature solar grids in Somalia. Previously, Solargen relied on local representatives to provide solar services to residential and commercial clients in areas where they lacked physical showrooms. Through a loan obtained from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, Solargen is constructing four additional showrooms in these cities, wherein they already have large customer bases. Solargen aims to reduce travel expenses and increase productivity with the addition of these showrooms.

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Somali Water Development Union Company (SWDUC) was founded in 2017 through a merger of individual borehole owners in order to combine capital and expand. SWDUC pipes water to households and businesses in three districts in Somalia. The company owns and operates 24 boreholes, four of which were solar-powered. In 2020, SWDUC was approved for a loan through the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund. The investment is being used to convert the remaining boreholes from diesel to solar. In addition, the company is purchasing two generators and constructing a large storage hangar. Due to the high cost of diesel, SWDUC was constrained into higher rates for its customers. In using solar power, the company plans to lower their rates and attract new customers.

Somali Water Development Union Company (SWDUC) was founded in 2017 through a merger of individual borehole owners in order to combine capital and expand. SWDUC pipes water to households and businesses in three districts in Somalia. The company owns and operates 24 boreholes, four of which were solar-powered. In 2020, SWDUC was approved for a loan through the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund. The investment is being used to convert the remaining boreholes from diesel to solar. In addition, the company is purchasing two generators and constructing a large storage hangar. Due to the high cost of diesel, SWDUC was constrained into higher rates for its customers. In using solar power, the company plans to lower their rates and attract new customers.

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Ardo Fishing Company was established in 1997 by the wife and husband duo. The company started as a small shop where the couple bought and resold fish products with a focus on lobster for profit. The couple purchased their first small boat in 2001 and started distributing their catch to the local retailers and restaurants. Jump to 2022, Ardo Fishing Company owns 2 large and 6 small fishing boats and employs 20 permanent and 29 temporary employees. They serve fresh fish to local and international markets.

Asal Builders LTD (“ABL”) is a construction and engineering company founded in 2012. ABL is youth-owned and managed by professional engineers offering services such as rehabilitation construction and architectural consultations. Its customer base consists of businesses, residential homes, government agencies, charities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ABL rents all of its equipment and storage facilities. The company purchases raw materials locally from project sites. Additionally, ABL owns vehicles and scaffolding. However, the company is hindered by lack of equipment, especially if there are multiple projects taking place at the same time. A recently approved loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund will allow ABL to purchase its own equipment, including a crane, a concrete mixer, and additional scaffolding.

Asal Builders LTD (“ABL”) is a construction and engineering company founded in 2012. ABL is youth-owned and managed by professional engineers offering services such as rehabilitation construction and architectural consultations. Its customer base consists of businesses, residential homes, government agencies, charities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ABL rents all of its equipment and storage facilities. The company purchases raw materials locally from project sites. Additionally, ABL owns vehicles and scaffolding. However, the company is hindered by lack of equipment, especially if there are multiple projects taking place at the same time. A recently approved loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund will allow ABL to purchase its own equipment, including a crane, a concrete mixer, and additional scaffolding.

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Established in 2016, Daryeel Modern Industry is a furniture and manufacturing business that designs and produces custom-made wood and metal furniture for hotels, offices, schools, and homes. In 2019, the company embraced rooftop solar installation to primarily lower its operating costs, and it was able to procure renewable energy products and other installation materials through a Shuraako-brokered investment. The company now saves 30% per month from the installation of the solar system.

Established in 2016, Daryeel Modern Industry (“DMI”)  is a furniture and manufacturing business that designs and produces custom-made wood and metal furniture for hotels, offices, schools, and homes. DMI also constructs customized doors and windows for residential and commercial buildings. In 2019, DMI pivoted toward alternative energy through the installation of a solar rooftop. After the installation, DMI sought to procure renewable energy products and other installation materials via a loan from the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund. These products include additional solar panels, inverters to monitor the solar grids, and string boxes to fuse multiple power inputs into a single output. The company anticipates an average energy cost savings of $3,500.00 per month from the installation of the solar system. Additionally, DMI plans to introduce a new line of solar window products for regional markets in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, generating a new stream of income. The company aims to contribute to the economic development of Somalia by addressing gaps that hold back Somalia’s energy sector. In 2019, the company sought to increase its electrical power supply to support its goal of extending services to communities in both coastal and inland rural towns via electrical mini-grids. The NHAOF loan allowed DMI to procure a solar system, thereby increasing its power generation and supply capacity by 1MW.

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