Optometry

Modern eye care that scales with communities

Dr. O delivers same-day, affordable optometry with free exams and fast delivery, building trust and access at scale.

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Optometry
Pan-African investment platform

UAFIN delivers proven, community-led investment models across Africa

A trusted implementing agent with deep experience in finance, infrastructure, and impact-oriented ventures. UAFIN builds profitable ventures while expanding access to essential services.

Pan-African investment fund management and advisory firm with 18+ years delivering innovative financial solutions to public and private sector clients across South Africa and the wider continent.

Trusted implementing agent for large-scale community development programmes, known for creative, practical solutions and world-class execution.

Invests exclusively in sustainable, proven business models that deliver strong returns alongside measurable community impact.

Company profile

UAFIN is a Pan-African investment fund management and advisory firm with over 18 years of experience delivering innovative financial solutions to public and private sector clients.

Core focus Impact + returns
Operating footprint South Africa + Africa
Execution style Hands-on delivery
Years of experience
18+
Active investment sectors
4
Dr. O optometry shops
12
Avg. optometry outperformance
12%

Projects

Current investment sectors

UAFIN invests in sustainable, proven business models that generate strong yields while expanding access to infrastructure, professional talent, agriculture, and healthcare.

Four active sectors

Infrastructure Development

Active

Strategic investment to finance and deliver large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong pipeline in Ghana and expansion potential across Africa.

  • Active contracts in road construction and civil works with access to additional tenders.
  • Growing demand across roads, drainage, water systems, and community development.
  • Government and private-sector connections keep the project pipeline strong.
GhanaRoadsWater systems

Engineering

Active

A talent accelerator that recruits graduate engineers, provides intensive training, and places them in high-earning roles.

  • Graduate engineers and students are trained through a structured professional program.
  • Advanced training and practicals confirm competence before placement.
  • UAFIN earns development and headhunter fees for successful placements.
Talent pipelineTrainingPlacements

Organic Farming Solutions

Active

Investment in smallholder farms with guaranteed market access and full operational oversight to scale profitable organic production.

  • Flagship Baraka Farm in Limpopo, South Africa, trains and incubates new farms.
  • Operations include governance, hiring, training, organic certification, and market access.
  • Access to millions of hectares enables scalable growth.
AgricultureOrganicMarket access

Optometry (Dr. O)

Active

Community-focused optometry model providing free eye exams and affordable glasses, delivered the same day.

  • Glasses priced at roughly half of competitors with same-day delivery.
  • 12 successful shops already operating with room to scale to hundreds.
  • Targets the 70% of people who currently lack access to essential eye care.
HealthcareAffordable accessScale

Why investors partner with UAFIN

Projects are designed with strong operational foundations, proven demand, and measurable community impact. UAFIN blends deep local execution with disciplined investment strategy.

Proven models Community impact Scalable delivery