Private Credit Deal Origination — Africa Focus
We arrange high-quality private credit dealflow
in Africa for institutional lenders and funds with minimum $100 million in Assets Under Management. Our origination model connects you to bankable, asset-backed, and cashflow-secured transactions across corporate, commodity, and infrastructure lending.
Every deal is screened, packaged, and presented in a form ready for your credit committee — saving you time and increasing close rates.
Our Mission:
Deliver vetted, structured private credit opportunities in Africa — without the noise. You receive direct access to borrowers that match your risk appetite, sector focus, and return targets.
Categories We Cover
- Corporate Lending
— Growth capital, acquisition finance, working capital lines
- Commodity Trade Finance
— Pre-export, inventory-backed, receivables-backed structures
- Infrastructure & Project Finance
— Energy, transport, water, telecom
- Asset-Based Lending
— Equipment finance, warehouse receipts, physical collateral-backed
- Special Situations
— Distressed asset acquisition, turnaround financing
How We Originate Deals
- On-the-Ground Network
— Partnerships with local advisors, banks, and corporate stakeholders in 15+ African countries
- Direct Sourcing
— Proprietary outreach to mid-market corporates and project sponsors
- Referrer Partnerships
— Engagement with trade desks, law firms, and sector-specific consultants
- Data-Driven Filtering
— Screening based on credit metrics, collateral, and transaction readiness
- Packaging & Presentation
— Executive summaries, term sheets, and full data rooms prepared for credit review
Engagement Terms
Our services are structured as an ongoing mandate. The minimum commitment is six months. We do not offer success-fee-only engagements.
Tier 1 — Standard Origination
Direct dealflow introduction and preliminary screening
$40,000 USD/month
Minimum 6-month mandate
+ 10% of any borrower retainer
Tier 2 — Enhanced Origination
Includes enhanced due diligence and transaction packaging
$70,000 USD/month
Minimum 6-month mandate
+ 10% of any borrower retainer
Tier 3 — Origination + Underwriting
Full origination, underwriting, and term sheet negotiation
$100,000 USD/month
Minimum 6-month mandate
+ 10% of any borrower retainer
Financely Group acts solely as an arranger and does not provide direct lending. All engagements are subject to due diligence, AML/KYC clearance, and a signed mandate. Transactions must comply with all applicable local and international regulations.