Microfinance

Investment Strategy

New York Dubai Investment Trust, LLC works to expand economic equality by providing capital to disadvantaged, minority and women entrepreneurs. We envision a community where the economy is diverse and inclusive and where all dedicated and competent entrepreneurs have access to the opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Blueprint directs its investment resources to companies that share our mission to alleviate poverty, chronic unemployment, and economic inequality. New York Dubai Investment Trust, LLC typical initial investment ranges from $50,000 to $500,000.

NYDIT’s core investment priorities and economic development are summarized below:

1. Outreach and attention to low-income, disadvantaged entrepreneurs and start-ups,

2. Enterprises offering job growth potential to the unemployed and under-employed, especially chronic and hard to serve,

3. Entrepreneurial endeavors offering potential for attracting investment into areas in need of revitalization and recovery, and

4. Early stage companies involved in niche markets offering the greatest opportunity to contribute to sustained economic growth.

NYDIT welcomes the opportunity to work with owners that are not able to obtain loans from traditional lenders. If the business owner demonstrates a commitment to start or grow a small business and is committed to good management techniques. NYDIT can provide your micro enterprise with a low-interest loan it needs to grow.

We provide financial and technical assistance to start-up businesses and those in the first phase of development. We also encourage our clients to make further use of the business plan development resources available in their respective community.

NYDIT provides technical assistance to start-up and existing small businesses. Successful loan applicants may request free one-on-one management consultation. In general, NYDIT provides personalized technical assistance with the topics listed below:

• Access to Capital/Loan-packaging Assistance

• Accounting/Quick Book Basics

• Business Expansion

• Business Incorporation

• Business Sales & Marketing

• Cash Flow

• Contracting & Procurement

• Credit Improvement

• Effective Management

• Entrepreneurial Success Strategies

• Export/Import Assistance

• Financing

• Government Certification & Contracts

• How to Write a Business Plan

• Permits & Licensing Information

• Start-up advice

• Strategic Planning

• Technology