• Lack of a centralized platform connecting SMEs with growth partners, investors, and service providers
  
• Limited digital resources to support SME capability building and resilience, especially during COVID-19 recovery
  
• Need for localized solutions addressing the unique challenges of Mauritian entrepreneurs

Cloudseed partnered with MCB to co-develop MCB PUNCH, delivering:

Localized SME platform: Adapted and customized the SME platform to address Mauritian market needs, regulations, and growth aspirations.

Dynamic marketplace & networking Hub: Connected over 4,500 onboarded SMEs with investors, growth partners, and service providers, fostering collaborations and opportunities.

Business health checks & growth Plans: Enabled SMEs to assess their business health and receive personalized growth plans for capability and performance improvement.

Entrepreneur development modules: Integrated live virtual training, LMS modules, and in-person bootcamps, equipping entrepreneurs with practical skills and knowledge for business growth.

Cloud-based rapid deployment: Implemented the solution rapidly on a secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability and easy access for SMEs across Mauritius.

Empowered 4,500+ SMEs: Provided tools and networks to drive sustainable business growth.

Accelerated COVID-19 recovery: Enabled SMEs to adapt, recover, and thrive despite economic disruptions.

Enhanced entrepreneur capability: Delivered practical training and personalized growth plans for skill development and operational excellence.

Fostered economic ecosystem: Strengthened connections between SMEs, investors, and service providers for broader economic impact.

Through MCB PUNCH, Cloudseed enabled MCB to deliver a transformative platform supporting the growth, resilience, and competitiveness of Mauritian SMEs. It stands as a model of how technology, when thoughtfully applied, fosters sustainable business ecosystems and drives national economic development.