Zukel Investment Group
making a better tomorrow.
Pioneering the Future of Telecommunications
Driving Innovation in Telecom – Building Sustainable Futures
The Mission
The Mission: We aim to revolutionize global telecommunications in remote regions, starting with Africa. Using groundbreaking technology, we are creating reliable, fast, and secure networks with innovative modular designs and sustainable solutions. Proving our model in Africa will demonstrate its global viability, ensuring connectivity for all, regardless of geographical or economic challenges.
Pioneering in Africa: Africa presents a unique set of opportunities for telecommunications. By addressing the continent’s diverse landscapes and infrastructure needs, we can develop robust, scalable, and efficient telecom solutions. Success here will demonstrate our ability to succeed anywhere.
Experienced Executive Team
Our dynamic executive team, with 44 years of combined experience in telecom and technology, is poised to lead our telecom projects with exceptional expertise. Our leaders have a proven track record in driving innovation, leading companies, and building high-performing teams.
Executive Team Overview
Marius van Wyk – Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Marius van Wyk is a seasoned telecom executive with over 20 years of experience, including key roles at MTN Group and PwC. He played a pivotal role in building MTN Cameroon from the ground up and has led financial transformations and operational improvements in challenging markets, driving profitability and growth.
Koos Erasmus – Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Koos Erasmus has over 14 years of experience in the solar and telecommunications industries. He played a key role in launching MTN in Cameroon and has managed numerous renewable energy and telecom projects. His expertise in project lifecycle management and technical excellence makes him an invaluable asset to our team.
Grant Zukel – President & Chairman: Grant Zukel is a multi-talented leader with a diverse background in technology, international business, and strategic investments. He has built a successful tech education platform and engaged in ventures across West Central Africa. An Air Force veteran and philosophy graduate, Grant’s expertise and experience enable him to implement efficient, scalable systems. His linguistic skills and connections in West Central Africa enhance YourTel’s regional influence and expansion, demonstrating his visionary leadership.
Dr. Ajume H. Wingo – Advisor: Dr. Ajume Wingo is a distinguished academic and strategic leader with extensive connections across Central & West Africa, the Middle East, and various world governments. His deep understanding of political structures, extensive academic achievements, and royal heritage provide invaluable insights and strategic value to YourTel’s investments and direction.
Our executive team’s combined expertise and strategic vision ensure the successful operation and expansion of our projects, driving sustainable growth and technological advancements in the telecommunications industry.
Societal Mission Objectives
The Societal Mission Objectives represent what societal impact we hope to achieve with our venture.
Empowering Communities:
By providing reliable and fast telecommunications, we empower communities with access to information, education, and economic opportunities.
Our mission helps bridge the digital divide, fostering a more connected and inclusive world.
Peace and Stability Through Economic Growth and Opportunity:
We believe that economic growth and opportunity are the foundations of peace and stability. By investing in critical infrastructure and creating jobs, we empower communities and foster economic resilience.
Our initiatives in STEM education, local workforce training, and sustainable development provide individuals with the tools they need to thrive.
Through these efforts, we aim to reduce economic disparities, promote social cohesion, and build a more stable and prosperous future for all.
Sustainable Growth:
Our emphasis on renewable energy, modular, scalable designs, and innovative materials like graphene concrete ensures that our telecom infrastructure is not only effective but also sustainable.
We reduce environmental impact while delivering high-quality services.
Global Blueprint:
Africa serves as our proving ground, demonstrating that our innovative approach can overcome the toughest challenges.
Once established, our model will serve as a blueprint for global expansion, bringing connectivity to underserved regions worldwide.
How Our Goals Will Be Accomplished
Our dynamic and efficient approach to scaling critical infrastructure. By leveraging a combination of innovative and off-the-shelf technology, we aim to revolutionize the telecom industry.
Experienced Executive Team:
Our experienced executive team, with extensive telecom expertise in Africa and the Middle East, will leverage their deep industry knowledge and network to ensure successful implementation. This strategic approach will create a highly profitable telecom company in Africa, delivering exceptional service and sustainable growth.
Technological Innovation:
Our approach leverages cutting-edge off the shelf technology to build reliable, scalable, fast, and self-sufficient telecom networks.
- Satellite Backhaul: Provides reliable connectivity, bypassing traditional fiber optic congestion.
- Modular Design & Mesh Networks: Easily scalable and adaptable units ensure rapid expansion and resilience.
- Renewable Energy Solutions: Solar panels and advanced energy storage infrastructure reduces reliance on inconsistent power grids.
- Graphene Concrete: Used for building new tower foundations in remote regions, offering superior strength, durability, and energy storage, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
Rapid and Scalable Infrastructure:
We emphasize speed, reliability, ease of use, and scalability. We deploy pre-built modular units for quick installation, ensuring minimal disruption and rapid coverage enhancement. Partnering on a localized STEM program, we train reliable technicians and invest in local manufacturing to assemble and install new towers swiftly.
Satellite backhaul provides dependable connectivity, and advanced energy solutions ensure exceptional power infrastructure uptime. Our modular design reduces installation time. Combined with locally broadcast Wi-Fi services, we offer comprehensive network availability via Wi-Fi or cellular, creating rapidly scalable, reliable, fast, and secure telecommunications systems.
This approach creates cost savings and significantly reduces expansion time.
Our Inaugural Project
Will be announced once exclusivity agreement is signed. Stay tuned.
Project Status:
We are negotiating a major opportunity to revolutionize telecommunications by acquiring a non-operating telecom company with existing licenses and infrastructure. This project allows us to implement our innovative technologies and sustainable solutions on a large scale. Upon acquisition, our first priority will be to restart the existing network and generate immediate revenue while acquiring new customers. By upgrading the company with cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, we aim to transform it into one of Africa’s most profitable telecom companies. Leveraging our experienced executive team, we will drive operational excellence and financial success, delivering reliable, fast, and secure telecommunications across the continent.
We will announce the project officially soon.
Strategic Investment:
Our plan involves a comprehensive revitalization of existing infrastructure, with significant investment through a combination of debt and equity.
The investment will be allocated to key areas:
- Network Purchase: After due diligence, we will acquire the network based on an independent third-party valuation.
- Rebrand and Restart: Upon purchase, we will focus on generating revenue by restarting the existing network and acquiring new customers.
- Technological Upgrades: Enhance systems with modular mesh networks and satellite backhaul for reliable, fast connectivity.
- Network Footprint: Expand the network with additional towers and city-wide Wi-Fi services.
- Sustainable Solutions: Integrate solar panels and advanced energy storage to reduce costs and improve stability.
- Innovative Materials: Use graphene concrete for stronger, more efficient infrastructure and energy storage in new towers.
- Local Manufacturing and Workforce Development: Establish local facilities for modular components and training programs to ensure cost-effective deployment and job creation.
Project Timeline:
Apr 2024 / June 2024 – Assemble Executive Team
Status: Done
Apr 2024 / June 2024 – Build Project Plan & Submit
Status: Done
July 2024 / Aug 2024 – Signed MOU with Exclusivity
Status: In Progress
July 2024 / Aug 2024 – Series A – Raise for Independent Team of Experts for Due Diligence & Company Valuation
Status: In Progress
Minimum Goal: $400,000.00
Sept 2024 – Start Due Diligence
Status: Pending – Series A and Exclusivity
Dec 2024 – Complete Due Diligence
Status: Pending
Dec 2024 / Jan 2025 – Series B – Raise for Purchase
Status: Pending – Pending Independent Due Diligence & Valuation
Minimum Goal: $200,000,000.00
Jan 2025 / Feb 2025 – Submit Purchase Offer
Status: Pending – Pending Independent Due Diligence & Valuation
Feb 2025 – Sign Purchase Agreement
Status: Pending – Pending Signed Purchase Offer
Mar 2025 – Equipment Procurement
Status: Pending – Pending Signed Purchase Offer
May 2025 – Restart Existing Network
Status: Pending – Pending Signed Purchase Offer, Previous Local Technician Support
May 2025 – Begin Existing Tower Refresh
Status: Pending – Pending Signed Purchase Offer
Why Invest in Telecom in Africa?
ey reasons to consider this dynamic sector include:
- Rapid Market Growth: Africa’s telecom market is expanding quickly, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and increasing urbanization. The rising mobile penetration rate creates vast untapped potential.
- Essential Infrastructure: Telecom infrastructure supports economic development and social inclusion, enhancing sectors like education, healthcare, and banking, and often receives government support.
- High Return on Investment: High demand for connectivity and relatively low competition make telecom highly profitable. Investments in infrastructure provide stable, recurring revenue streams.
- Technological Leapfrogging: Africa can adopt the latest technologies, deploying advanced solutions like 4G/5G networks and renewable energy-powered base stations, offering better services at lower costs.
- Government and Regulatory Support: Favorable regulatory environments with streamlined licensing, tax incentives, and public-private partnerships reduce investment risks.
- Social Impact and Sustainability: Improved telecom infrastructure bridges the digital divide, providing essential services to underserved communities and incorporating sustainable practices.
- Proven Track Record: Successful investments in telecom, such as those by MTN and Orange, demonstrate the sector’s viability and profitability.
In conclusion, investing in Africa’s telecom sector offers high growth potential, essential infrastructure development, and meaningful social contributions. Join us in shaping the future of the continent. Contact us to explore this exciting investment opportunity.
Don’t Miss Out on Investing in Telecom – Reach Out
We are preparing for our Series A funding round, with Series B to follow soon. Telecom offers significant returns and growth potential. If interested, please reach out to discuss this opportunity.
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