
Executive Summary
SMV Builders is a Ghana-based construction and development company pioneering smart, sustainable, and modern housing solutions for Africa’s growing urban population. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in East Legon, Accra, SMV Builders integrates renewable energy, smart automation, and modular construction to deliver high-quality residential and mixed-use developments. Led by certified project manager and renewable energy engineer Edem Somevi, the company operates at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and real estate. SMV’s portfolio includes smart homes like the Oyibi 4-bedroom project, master-planned communities (Gomoa Fetteh P.U.D.), and a modular housing solution in development for rapid urban expansion. The company is seeking $2M–$10M in strategic investment to scale its modular smart housing platform, expand operations across West Africa, and establish an R&D lab for sustainable building innovation. SMV Builders aligns with ESG and SDG goals, offering investors access to Africa’s real estate growth while delivering long-term impact through climate-smart infrastructure. SMV Builders is aimed at delivering smart homes, contributed to major urban projects, and is launching modular housing. With $2M–$10M investment, we aim to scale production, expand across Ghana and West Africa, and lead in sustainable, tech-enabled housing solutions. SMV Builders’ leadership team blends technical expertise, design innovation, and strategic growth capabilities to drive Africa’s smart and sustainable housing future. Edem Somevi, Co-Founder & Team Lead, is a certified PMP and Renewable Energy Engineer with over a decade of experience in construction, energy systems, and sustainable housing. He leads the firm’s strategic vision and operational execution. Winifred Agana, Co-Founder & Head of Design & QA, is an architectural designer who ensures every project meets SMV’s standards for modern, functional, and energy-efficient design. Nana Agyeman Prempeh, Business Development Advisor, provides strategic guidance on market expansion, partnerships, and investment attraction across Ghana and West Africa. Claudia Baidoo, People & Organisational Development Consultant, leads HR strategy, helping shape a high-performance culture aligned with the company’s growth and sustainability goals. SMV is supported by a multidisciplinary technical team, including engineers, quantity surveyors, and smart systems specialists, ensuring strong project delivery and innovation across all developments. As of Q2 2025, SMV Builders Ltd. is in a pre-revenue stage, focusing on strategic positioning, piloting flagship projects, refining its modular housing model, and developing in-house smart home solutions. While the company has yet to record commercial revenue, significant foundational investments have been made toward establishing a viable and scalable smart housing business in Ghana. SMV Builders has relied primarily on founder capital, reinvested income from consultancy, and in-kind contributions to execute its early-stage objectives. The team has been lean, execution-focused, and guided by long-term growth goals aligned with sustainable real estate development and housing innovation. Despite being in a pre-revenue phase, SMV Builders has accumulated valuable assets and progress that set the stage for future monetization. These include a completed smart home project in Oyibi nearing final furnishing, fully developed modular housing plans ready for prototyping, and an internally developed smart system integration model. Additionally, the company has cultivated institutional partnerships and brand equity through real estate networks and participation in large-scale urban development projects, such as the Gomoa Fetteh Enclave. 1. Operating Cost Profile The company maintains a lean operating model, with costs carefully allocated to high-impact areas such as R&D, design, and technical consultancy. With a modest monthly burn rate, operations are managed virtually and on a part-time consultancy basis to reduce overhead. Expenditures are guided by clear milestones in design development, project implementation, and brand awareness. 2. Future Revenue Streams SMV Builders plans to activate revenue generation in Q1–Q2 2026. The company will operate through four main channels: the sale of high-end smart homes to upper-middle-class and diaspora markets; delivery of affordable modular housing through private or public contracts; co-development projects with landowners or investors; and the installation and SaaS-based monetization of its smart systems for energy and home management. This diversified model ensures revenue flow across income segments and increases scalability. 3. Financial Projections Over the next three years, SMV Builders anticipates growing from zero revenue to generating several million dollars in income through property sales and smart housing solutions. The company projects a conservative revenue of $750,000 in its first commercial year, with consistent scaling thereafter. Initial losses are expected due to setup costs, but EBITDA turns positive by year two, with strong profitability expected by year three. The modular and smart systems approach offers attractive margins once the technology and construction processes are standardized. 4. Funding Requirements To fully operationalize its business model, SMV Builders is seeking to raise between $2 million and $10 million. This capital will be used to fund the first modular housing prototypes, acquire strategic land parcels, advance the development of proprietary smart systems, hire key personnel, and launch targeted marketing campaigns. A portion will also be allocated to working capital to ensure stability through the transition from R&D to active sales and project delivery. 5. Risk & Mitigation The business is aware of key risks, including foreign exchange volatility impacting material imports, potential construction delays, market liquidity challenges, and technical integration issues. SMV Builders mitigates these through a focus on local sourcing, modular construction to shorten project timelines, strong diaspora engagement, and collaboration with vetted smart system vendors. Project management is guided by PMP frameworks to ensure disciplined execution and cost control. 6. Financial Model and Return Potential A detailed financial model is available to investors, outlining revenue assumptions, cost structures, capex plans, and investor return simulations. Depending on the funding structure, early-stage investors may expect a 5x–10x return within five years. Revenue share, equity, and convertible structures are available, with opportunities for land-backed security and real estate asset appreciation. 7. Strategic Positioning SMV Builders is uniquely positioned at the intersection of construction, technology, and sustainable development in Africa. With a proven leadership team, pilot projects underway, and a scalable product-market fit in housing and smart infrastructure, the company is well poised for rapid commercial activation. Investor support at this stage offers a rare opportunity to enter at ground level in one of Africa’s most forward-looking real estate ventures.
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Edem Somevi
As the Team Lead and Co-Founder of SMV Builders, I oversee the strategic, operational, and technical direction of our construction...
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