Raise US Capital To Acquire A Business In Africa

Raising US Capital To Acquire A Business In Africa

We structure US private placements, private equity vehicles and cross-border debt facilities to acquire operating businesses across Africa.

Acquiring a business in Africa using US capital requires more than a pitch deck. Investors assess governance, jurisdictional exposure, currency risk, enforceability of security and management capability. Structured preparation determines whether capital is available.

Capital Raising Structures

Reg D private placements to accredited investors, family offices and private equity sponsors seeking exposure to African operating assets.

Formation of a dedicated private equity fund or acquisition vehicle structured for institutional governance and defined exit strategy.

Cross-border acquisition financing from private credit funds structured as senior secured loans, mezzanine tranches or unitranche facilities.

Combination of sponsor equity, preferred equity and structured acquisition debt to optimize return and risk allocation.

How Investors Assess African Acquisition Deals

US investors evaluate more than revenue multiples. Key criteria include management track record, audited financials, enforceability of shareholder agreements, foreign exchange exposure, political risk and exit optionality.

Typical equity requirements range between 25 percent and 40 percent of enterprise value depending on sector, jurisdiction and leverage profile. Higher risk environments require stronger sponsor capital commitment.

Engagement Process

01

Acquisition Review

Assessment of target financials, valuation, sector positioning and jurisdictional exposure.

02

Capital Structure Design

Determination of sponsor equity, preferred equity and acquisition debt ratios.

03

Private Placement Preparation

Preparation of investor memorandum, financial model and risk disclosure framework.

04

US Investor Outreach

Targeted distribution to accredited investors, private equity sponsors and private credit funds.

05

Debt Structuring

Negotiation of acquisition loans, covenants, security packages and repayment profiles.

06

Closing Coordination

Legal documentation support and capital flow coordination through closing.

Regulatory & Legal Disclosure

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Financely operates as a capital advisory desk. Securities offerings and regulated activities are conducted through appropriately licensed entities where required. We do not act as a broker-dealer or investment advisor unless separately engaged under proper authorization.

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Submit transaction summary, target profile and capital requirement for mandate evaluation.

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Commercial transactions only. Engagement subject to written mandate and fee agreement.