In early 2009 both the Harvard Business Review and Time Magazine suggested that now is the time to invest in Africa. We offer you a way to diversify into international investments, help the poor and perhaps enjoy a nice return yourself.
Cheetah has an investment plan to meet the needs of many investors. You may desire to make small or large investments, or seek to diversify your risk or perhaps want to become more directly involved in a specific project. Of course, we must let you know that:
We have two basic ways of investing:
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Mustard Seed Fund |
Gardener Fund |
Small to large investments spread across our projects with defined returns. |
Investments that cover the entire needs of a single project and receive information about the results of that project. |
Investments from $3,000 and up |
You or your group cover an entire project need (typically $5,000 to $500,000) |
Choose an interest rate of 1%, 2% or 3%. Your discounted interest is a help to the poor and may be tax deductible |
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Choose from 3, 4 or 5 years maturity periods |
Subject to the terms of the specific investment; typically from 18 months to several years |
Structured as an unsecured note; that is, you are providing a loan and receiving no collateral; the loan is not insured nor guaranteed in any way |
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If you are interested in investing, please download and print the Investment Documents below. Once you print them and fill them in, please mail them to:
Cheetah Development
906 First Street East
Hastings, MN 55033
If you have questions, please contact us. We can answer your questions by email or arrange to speak to you on the phone. People often have questions or want to speak with us so don’t be shy. .
The following document is required to place an investment with Cheetah Development. Please read it carefully and seek advice if you think it necessary. We are looking forward to discussing any concerns or receiving any comments you might have.
| Private Placement Memorandum for Unsecured Notes (August 2011) |
Don’t forget to check out the Media Library for information that may be helpful. Here are some of the formation documents that may be of interest to you:
| Cheetah Business Plan | |
| Cheetah Bylaws | |
| Cheetah Articles of Incorporation | |
| Cheetah Certificate of Incorporation |