Global Perspective. Precision Execution. Integrity in Every Transaction.

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory is a trusted corporate finance advisor with global reach, focused on deals above US$10 million and a successful track record of advising on transactions over $100 million — serving the high-growth markets of Sub-Saharan Africa

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About AMC Advisory

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited is the specialist corporate finance and strategic advisory business in the AMC Group, with a dedicated focus on the high growth private markets of Sub-Saharan Africa. As a member of CDI Global, representing Sub-Saharan Africa (as CDI Africa), we bring global reach to our African markets, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions and Divestitures.

The team draws from multi-disciplinary professional experience including corporate finance, merchant banking, private equity, consulting and advisory. Our in-house specialists are focused on financial services, natural resources, services, real asset markets, and manufacturing, and they are further complemented and supported by the vertical market sectors served by CDI Global.

We have advised private middle-market companies, including investment funds and family-owned conglomerates, on acquisitions, divestitures and capital raises through our access to a diverse range of investor types, including private equity funds, endowments, pension funds, development finance institutions and family offices.

Services

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory approaches its services by taking the time to gain a deep understanding of our clients’ objectives. Typically, capital raising is achieved through either a discreet mandate approach or a broad market sweep to targeted funders and investors who participate in syndications, co-investment or club deals.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Africa Merchant Capital Advisory specializes in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, operating directly and in partnership with CDI teams across more than 30 countries. Our expertise spans a wide range of strategic and financial solutions, including:

M&A Advisory – Guiding clients through every stage of mergers and acquisitions, with a specific focus on cross-border opportunities
Due Diligence Services – Delivering thorough evaluations to support informed decisions
Macroeconomic Forecasting – Providing insights into global and regional economic trends
Financial Structuring – Designing tailored financing solutions to meet complex needs

Sell-Side Advisory

Business readiness assessments
ESG and compliance risk clean-up
Vendor due diligence (financial, commercial, environmental)
Data room preparation and management
Buyer targeting and outreach
Deal marketing (confidential info memos, teasers)
Negotiation support and transaction management

Due Diligence Services

Regulatory compliance reviews (permits, licenses)
Legacy liability assessments
Governance and operational risk assessments
Supply chain and third-party risk audits
High-level financial/commercial red flag reviews

Transaction Support Services

Deal structuring and tax efficiency support (in collaboration with tax/legal partners)
Project management across transaction lifecycle
SPA (Share Purchase Agreement) and legal term review support
Liaison and coordination of legal, financial, and environmental partners
Strategic stakeholder engagement

Post-Merger Integration Support

ESG performance alignment
Regulatory reporting alignment
Operational efficiency planning
Management and system integration

Specialist Cross-Border M&A Advisory

Sub-Saharan Africa transaction navigation
Political and country risk assessment
Local partner verification and validation
Cultural and compliance alignment strategies
FX and capital control considerations

Capital Raising

Transaction structuring advice across the capital structure
Investor and marketing strategy advice
Financial modelling and preparation of marketing materials
Due diligence preparation
Private placement of equity and/or debt
Negotiation and closing
IPO & Pre-IPO Funding

Buy-side Advisory

Target identification and evaluation
Strategic fit analysis
Financial and commercial due diligence coordination
Deal structuring and negotiation support
Post-acquisition integration planning

Bespoke Transaction Execution

Transaction project management
Commercial due diligence
Financial modelling

Our Clients

We partner with business owners, executive leadership teams, and institutional investors seeking to unlock strategic value through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions. Our clients are typically at an inflection point—preparing for capital raising, a partial or full exit, or pursuing inorganic growth opportunities—and require a trusted advisor with deep transactional and regional expertise.

We primarily work with clients who exhibit the following characteristics:

Established operational track record within Sub-Saharan Africa or demonstrable success expanding into the region from international markets

Clear strategic intent to undertake corporate transactions, including divestitures, acquisitions, or end-of-fund exits

Led by experienced and forward-thinking management teams committed to long-term value creation

Offering differentiated market propositions, supported by defensible competitive advantages

Operating in sectors with strong growth potential and demonstrable scalability

Targeting transaction values in the range of USD 10 million to over USD 100 million

Maintaining strong financial fundamentals, with consistent revenue growth and positive EBITDA

Supported by sound growth strategies, credible forecasts, and scalable business models

Realistic in their transaction expectations, aligned with prevailing market standards and investor considerations

At AMCA, we are committed to fostering enduring, value-driven relationships. We view each engagement not merely as a transaction, but as a strategic partnership focused on long-term success.