Why micro and small businesses?
The Exchange provides direct, diversified and granular access to a broad spectrum of quality brick-and-mortar stores in China’s consumer economy, covering Food & Beverage, Retail, Services, and Culture & Sports, with close to 200 sub-sectors identified so far.
Origination - Following the Winners
Partnerships with leading national / regional chains with proven track records, strong digital payment capabilities, and reliable operating and financial control
Food & Beverage
Services
Retail
Culture & Sports
Source: ¡Research, S&P Global
(1) Euromonitor, Meituan, U.S. Small Business Association
(2) 2021 Micro & Small Food and Beverage Businesses Franchisee Rate Across Regions
Micro & Small Businesses in China’s Consumer Economy
A Massive and Hugely Underserved Market
US$10tn
GDP contribution from
small businesses
>60% of China’s GDP in 2021
small businesses
in China
>97% of market entities in 2021
consumer
retail sales
40% of China’s GDP in 2021
<20%
chain store / franchise
penetration rate
Why DROs?
✓ First-of-its-kind ✓ Non-equity, non-debt
A Simple Product
Commercial contract to share an agreed % of revenue over an agreed period
A Simple Negotiation
Formula-based equity-style
upside
A Simple Financial
Arrangement
Enforced revenue sharing
A Simple Exit Strategy
Daily returns with gradual
exit from day 1
A Simple Business
Permanent capital in exchange for a single store’s revenue
Daily Revenue Obligations (DROs)
- Tradable instruments on Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange
- Governed by international laws with corresponding economic entitlements to the top-line revenue share of consumer stores onshore, with key terms including:
- Nominal investment amount
- Agreed percentage of daily revenue share and agreed period of revenue sharing
- System parameters for daily digital collection of data and cash flows
Origination | Registration & Custody | Listing & Matching | Collection | Clearing & Settlement
How to get started?
Ready to invest?
Become a member of MCEX.
Here are the eligibility requirements:
We are currently only open to (1) Regulated Financial Institution or (2) Regulated Financial Institution’s wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries Investor as member of MCEX.
Follow these steps to set up an account:
1) Click the “Become a member” tab and sign up by selecting appropriate “Professional investor” type
2) Key in account opening information and upload required KYC documents
3) Upon submission of your application, our team will conduct a KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) check. You (The registered email) will be notified on the outcome of your application via email. For successful applications, you’ll be able to sign in right away upon receiving the email with an OTP.
(1) Regulated Financial Institution or (2) Regulated Financial Institution’s wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries Investors
Definition of Regulated Financial Institution as below:
a) a regulated financial institution that carries on the business of the provision of investment services in Macao or other jurisdictions;
b) a regulated banking institution in Macao or other jurisdictions;
c) a regulated insurance company in Macao or other jurisdictions;
d) a regulated pension fund management company in Macao or other jurisdictions;
e) a regulated collective investment scheme in Macao or other jurisdictions;
Exchange Memberships
- DRO trading rights and participation in AOs and SOs
- Real-time access to daily store data
- Access to proprietary industry reports
- Access to data analytical tools, including valuation models, positions management tools, etc.
- Access to Investor Financing Solutions
- Access to events exclusive to Exchange Members