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Executive Summary

SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd is built for Harare’s high-frequency building supply market

SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd manufactures standard 6-inch concrete blocks, load-bearing blocks, interlocking paving bricks, and kerbstones from our Msasa yard in Harare. We serve contractors, hardware stores, property developers, and individual homebuilders who need reliable supply, consistent quality, and USD pricing that protects project budgets.

Our operating model is straightforward: we turn imported and locally sourced raw inputs into essential construction materials for repeat buyers across Harare, Chitungwiza, Ruwa, Norton, and surrounding growth points. The business is led by the founder and managing director, supported by Blake Morgan, a qualified accountant with 10 years of SME finance and stock control experience, Casey Brooks, a production supervisor with 8 years of concrete block manufacturing and machine maintenance experience, and Reese Johansson, a sales and marketing lead with hardware retail and B2B selling experience.

The market opportunity we are targeting

Zimbabwe’s construction activity continues to generate repeat demand for blocks, pavers, and kerbstones because these inputs are required across housing, boundary wall, paving, and small commercial projects. Our focus on Harare gives us the best density of demand, the shortest delivery routes, and the fastest path to repeat orders.

We are positioned to win customers who are frustrated by inconsistent product quality, late deliveries, and suppliers that do not handle small or mixed orders well. That gap is commercially important because it affects project schedules, labor efficiency, and cash flow on the customer side.

:::reassure Strong commercial fit
SolidBuild is aligned to a recurring demand category.

• Contractors buy the same products in phases
• Hardware stores need replenishment stock
• Homebuilders often purchase in batches
• Developers value consistency across multiple site stages
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Financial headline and capital position

Our five-year model shows Year 1 revenue of USD 480,000, rising to USD 910,386 in Year 5. Gross margin holds at 30.0% across the forecast, which supports scale, but the business remains loss-making in the current model because fixed overheads, interest, and operating costs remain too heavy relative to gross profit.

The break-even point is USD 876,333 in annual revenue, and that threshold is not reached within the five-year projection. Year 1 net income is USD -118,900, and Year 5 net income remains negative at USD -64,518, which we disclose honestly as part of the investment case.

What the business is asking for

We are seeking USD 180,000 in total funding, structured as USD 60,000 equity and USD 120,000 debt. The capital will fund equipment, yard setup, initial inventory, working capital, and the early operating runway required to build a repeat customer base in Harare.

The funding structure is intended to give SolidBuild enough capacity to launch properly without compromising ownership discipline. It also gives lenders and investors a manufacturing asset base backed by production equipment, yard infrastructure, and a tangible supply business serving an active market.

At a glance

Metric	Value
Business name	SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd
Location	Msasa industrial area, Harare, Zimbabwe
Legal structure	Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd
Year 1 revenue	USD 480,000
Year 5 revenue	USD 910,386
Gross margin	30.0%
Year 1 net income	USD -118,900
Break-even revenue	USD 876,333 annually
Break-even timing	Not reached within 5 years
Total funding required	USD 180,000
Equity capital	USD 60,000
Debt principal	USD 120,000

Why this business still matters to investors and lenders

SolidBuild is not a speculative product concept. We manufacture essential construction materials that are already consumed daily in Zimbabwe’s residential and small commercial build cycle, and we do so from a location that supports delivery efficiency and repeat trade relationships.

The model is honest about the pressure points. Year 1 EBITDA is USD -96,600, and cash remains under pressure across the projection, which means execution discipline, working capital control, and margin protection are non-negotiable. That transparency is part of the value proposition, because the business case is grounded in real operating conditions rather than optimistic assumptions.

Our commercial edge

We win by being easier to buy from than larger or less responsive suppliers. Customers can place orders by phone or WhatsApp, receive USD quotations, and arrange delivery from our Msasa yard with short lead times for stocked items.

Our value proposition is built around:

• Consistent product quality
• Fast turnaround and delivery within Harare
• Mixed-load flexibility for blocks, pavers, and kerbstones
• Transparent USD pricing
• Responsive service for repeat buyers

These advantages matter most to contractors and hardware stores, because their businesses depend on site continuity and stock availability. A delayed load or weak batch can stop an entire project, and we are building SolidBuild to reduce that risk for the buyer.

:::tip What supports the forecast
The model grows revenue from USD 480,000 in Year 1 to USD 720,000 in Year 3, then to USD 910,386 in Year 5. That growth comes from increasing throughput, repeat orders, and a wider customer base across Harare and the surrounding growth points.

Investment view

SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd is a manufacturing business with real market demand, tangible assets, and a focused product mix. The opportunity is strongest where repeat purchasing, delivery discipline, and product consistency matter more than headline price.

For investors and finance partners, the case is simple: we are building a concrete products manufacturer in Zimbabwe’s busiest construction corridor, with a clear market need, a credible leadership team, and a funding requirement tied directly to production capacity and early operating stability.

Company Description

Our Company and Legal Structure

SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd is a Zimbabwean manufacturing company based in Harare, with our main production yard in the Msasa industrial area. We operate as a Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd) under Zimbabwean law and sell in USD to keep pricing stable for contractors, hardware stores, and end users who budget in hard currency.

We manufacture concrete blocks, load-bearing blocks, interlocking paving bricks, and kerbstones for the Zimbabwean construction market. Our core market is Harare and the surrounding growth areas, including Chitungwiza, Ruwa, and Norton, where demand for durable building materials remains steady across residential, commercial, and small infrastructure projects.

Founding Purpose

SolidBuild Construction Materials was established to close a persistent supply gap in Zimbabwe’s building materials market. We saw too many small contractors and homebuilders dealing with inconsistent quality, delayed deliveries, and unpredictable pricing when sourcing basic construction inputs.

Our company exists to give those buyers a reliable alternative. We produce materials to consistent specification, maintain dependable stock levels, and support fast turnaround for projects that cannot afford material shortages or rejected batches.

Our operating promise is simple: we supply construction materials that are affordable, durable, and delivered on time.

Ownership and Control

The company is founder-led, with the majority ownership held by the founder through the private shareholding structure of SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd. A minority equity stake is reserved for a strategic partner whose value is expected to come from capital support, market access, or operational strengthening.

The business also includes a debt facility of USD 120,000 within the wider capital structure, alongside USD 60,000 in equity capital. That mix gives SolidBuild the ability to launch production, secure inventory, and build early working capital capacity for contracted supply.

Location and Operational Footprint

Our Msasa location is intentional. It places us close to major transport routes, hardware distribution corridors, and dense residential and peri-urban construction activity in Harare.

This positioning supports three commercial advantages:

• Lower delivery friction for customers within Harare and nearby suburbs.
• Faster dispatch of bulk orders to active building sites.
• Better access to cement, aggregate, sand, and fuel supply chains.

The production yard is designed for practical manufacturing, not showpiece operations. We prioritise efficient movement of raw materials, machine access, product curing space, and loading flow so that our output remains consistent as sales volume grows.

What We Manufacture

SolidBuild Construction Materials produces the core units used in foundation, walling, paving, and edging applications. Our current product set includes:

• Standard 6-inch concrete blocks
• Load-bearing 6-inch blocks
• Interlocking paving bricks
• Kerbstones

These products serve builders who need dependable supply for houses, cluster developments, boundary walls, driveways, walkways, yards, and small commercial works. We keep the line focused so that production quality, inventory control, and delivery discipline remain tight.

The Customers We Serve

Our customers are construction buyers who need regular supply, not one-off novelty products. We serve:

• Small and medium contractors
• Property developers
• Hardware store owners
• Individual homebuilders
• Site managers handling residential and light commercial builds

The typical customer in our target market is buying in batches and cares about three things: price, quality, and delivery certainty. That is especially true for contractors working on timelines where a late truck or a poor-quality batch can stop an entire site.

Customer Profile We Are Built For

Our best-fit customers are active in Harare metropolitan construction and typically work on projects ranging from single-family homes to small cluster developments. They prefer suppliers that can handle repeat orders, mixed product loads, and consistent communication without forcing them into rigid minimum quantities that disrupt cash flow.

We position SolidBuild as a practical supplier for these buyers. We are not trying to be a generic mass distributor; we are building a dependable manufacturing business with direct responsiveness to the needs of Zimbabwe’s small and mid-sized construction ecosystem.

Mission and Market Position

Our mission is to manufacture construction materials that help Zimbabwean builders complete projects with confidence, speed, and budget discipline. We aim to become a trusted supplier of certified, durable concrete products in Harare and then expand our reach as capacity grows.

SolidBuild’s market position is built around four priorities:

• Reliable quality aligned to ZWS standards
• Fast production and delivery timelines
• Clear pricing in USD
• Strong customer responsiveness through direct sales and repeat account management

This focus matters because many buyers in the local market are not only shopping for lowest price. They are looking for supply continuity, and they are willing to pay for fewer disruptions, fewer replacements, and better project control.

:::reassure Our commercial fit
We are already aligned to a market with recurring demand.

• Contractors need blocks and paving materials on repeat cycles.
• Hardware stores need dependable wholesale replenishment.
• Homebuilders need smaller orders without quality compromise.
• Developers need predictable supply scheduling for site progress.

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Leadership and Management Capacity

The business is led by the founder, who brings 7 years’ experience in building material supply and project management on residential builds in Harare. That background shapes how we manage quality control, customer relationships, and production discipline.

Our management team is structured around clear operational responsibility. Blake Morgan, a qualified accountant with 10 years’ experience in SME finance and stock control in Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector, oversees finance and administration. Casey Brooks, with 8 years of hands-on experience in concrete block production, mix design, and machine maintenance, leads production supervision. Reese Johansson, with experience in hardware retail and B2B sales for a regional building supplies wholesaler, drives sales and marketing.

That combination gives SolidBuild practical coverage across the main risks in a manufacturing business: cash control, production quality, and market access.

Growth Direction

Our immediate focus is Harare and the surrounding growth points, where demand density supports efficient delivery and repeat sales. As we strengthen production and customer relationships, we intend to expand product range and distribution reach in line with market demand.

The first phase is built around establishing SolidBuild as a reliable supplier of blocks, pavers, and kerbstones. The longer-term direction is to scale into a broader mid-tier building materials manufacturer in Zimbabwe, serving both recurring project buyers and retail stockists.

:::tip Why this company is investable
SolidBuild is structured around a real and recurring market need, not speculative demand.

• The products are essential inputs, not discretionary goods.
• The customer base buys repeatedly as projects progress.
• The location supports efficient delivery and supply access.
• The management team covers finance, production, and sales.

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SolidBuild Construction Materials (Pvt) Ltd is therefore not simply a block-making operation. It is a focused Zimbabwean manufacturing business built to supply the construction economy with dependable materials, disciplined service, and a clear path to scale.

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The remaining 9 sections of this document cover:

• Products and Services
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• SWOT Analysis
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Management and Organization
• Operating Plan
• Financial Plan and Projections
• Funding Request

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