About Us
An independent perspective on private markets
Valuable businesses are not always visible to the investors best positioned to support their next stage of growth.
How we work
We connect businesses and private capital through research, origination and introductions. We believe that access matters, but understanding matters more.
Define the mandate
We start with the investor’s objectives and agree the markets, sectors, transaction size and criteria that will guide the search.
Understand the business
We research ownership, commercial fundamentals and competitive positioning. Preliminary screening helps establish which questions need further diligence.
Connect where interests align
We facilitate introductions when there is a credible strategic and commercial fit between a business and an investor.
Where we work
Our initial focus is on African private markets, particularly businesses and assets that are difficult to discover or evaluate through conventional information channels.
We pursue opportunities according to investor mandates, market accessibility and the ability to develop a reliable understanding of the underlying business.
- African private markets
- Family-owned and founder-led enterprises
- Underserved lower-middle-market transactions
- Cross-border private capital opportunities
Common questions
Who do you work with?
Family offices, private equity firms, private investment and holding companies, and owners of privately held businesses.
How is an investment mandate scoped?
We agree the investor’s target sectors, geographies, transaction size and investment criteria before starting the search.
What does preliminary screening cover?
We review available ownership and commercial information, identify material gaps and set out the questions that require further diligence.
How can a business owner get in touch?
Use the contact page to describe the business and the strategic options you are exploring.