Zahara Funding Policy

 

Overview

Zahara is committed to success in its business ventures through innovation and sustainable growth. We put transparency, accountability, and financial responsibility at the forefront of everything we do. This funding policy outlines the principles we follow when sourcing the funding we need to support our operations and growth.

 

Funding objectives

When we seek funding, it is primarily in order to:

  1. Grow our organisation: We direct our funding into activities with the aim of growing our business operations, developing the services we offer, and researching new avenues for expansion.
  2.  Sustain operations: We seek capital to fund efficient operations, limit business risk, and secure long-term financial stability.
  3. Make investments: We seek funds for business initiatives that support our overall business strategy.
  4. Innovate: Our funding will be used in part to fund research and development (R&D) with the aim of improving and innovating our services and operations

 

Funding sources

  1. Zahara seeks financial funding through a variety of sources depending on the company’s needs at the time. These include:
  2. Equity financing: Zahara may raise capital by issuing shares or selling equity. Private investors, venture capital, or strategic partnerships are options for this kind of funding, but
  3. however the money is raised we ensure that the financing will be in line with financial law and our own funding principles.
  4. Debt financing: Zahara may choose to leverage financial capital through loans. Financing through debt instruments will be considered with care in order to ensure healthy business operations and manageable risk.
  5. Revenue: When business operations are generating adequate cash flow, we may reinvest profits to fund growth and operations.
  6. Subsidies and grants: Should the option be available to us, Zahara may use grants and subsidies to secure funding.
  7. Strategic partnerships and joint ventures: Zahara may choose to enter joint ventures and strategic partnerships that further our goals for strategic growth and business development.

 

Funding Principles

  1. Transparency: When seeking funding Zahara will be clear about its needs, aims and terms. This applies to dealings with investors, stakeholders and any other relevant parties.
  2. Ethical standards: We commit to adhering to upright ethical standards. Therefore Zahara’s funding arrangements will not conflict with our own policy, responsibilities or values.
  3. Risk control: Zahara commits to managing financial risks with care and prudence in order to maintain the stability and viability of the company. When seeking funding we will take into consideration factors such as the impact on business operations, external market conditions and the company’s cash flow.
  4. Long-term viability: Zahara’s seeks funding with the goal supporting long-term business operations and profit. Funding activities will take into account the long-term financial health of the company and its operations and short-term goals should not undermine this
  5. Stakeholder alignment: All funding sources will be evaluated in the context of how they align with the interests of our stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, and shareholders.

 

Zahara’s funding approval process

  1. Pinpoint the need: Senior management identifies the need for funding with the company’s wider goals and monetary requirements in mind.
  2. Evaluate options: Senior management will then work through options for funding as outlined in the funding sources section of this policy. The most suitable and cost-effective approach will be chosen.
  3. Approval: Once a funding source has been chosen it will be put forward to the relevant decision-makers in the company to ensure that funding aligns with company goals.
  4. Monitoring: After funding is secured, we will monitor its use to ensure that the capital is being put to use as it was intended.

 

Investor relations

Zahara will operate clear and open communication channels with its investors. We may, if agreed, provide regular updates on the financial health of any given investment and we promote open and friendly relationships with our investors.

 

Conclusion

At Zahara we commit to the responsible sourcing of funding. This funding will be used responsibly to support our long-term growth, stable operations and the vision we have for the company. This honest investing is done with the aim of creating value for our stakeholders and improving our market position.

If you have any questions about our funding policy or would like to speak with someone about investment opportunities, please contact Martin Peirce, Zahara CEO.