Verdant IMAP

Verdant Capital operates as a specialist investment bank and investment manager focused on the African continent, specializing in private capital markets. They provide financial services to corporate entities and institutions, with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, raising private debt and equity for inclusive financial institutions and fintech companies, and offering debt restructuring advisory. They leverage their extensive investment experience and deep relationships to fuel pan-African development. Verdant Capital is the IMAP partner firm for its region, executing M&A transactions in collaboration with its 40+ IMAP partner firms globally. Their investment strategy is rooted in identifying opportunities within the inclusive financial services sector, including providing hybrid capital to financial institutions through their Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund. They also manage lending facilities to financial institutions for on-lending as invoice discounting and supply chain financing. The firm actively transacts across the African continent, with a presence in over 25 countries. Verdant Capital's segments of operation include Specialist Funds, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Institutions/Fintech, and Restructuring. Their Specialist Funds segment manages the Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, a USD 80 million fund. They also offer restructuring advisory services, including debt renegotiations, distressed refinancing, and distressed M&A, advising both shareholders/debtor companies and creditor groups. Verdant Capital distinguishes itself through its pan-African expertise, global reach through the IMAP partnership, and a dedicated team with experience in both global investment management/banking and regional African markets. They have a strong track record of completing transactions and winning awards, demonstrating their competence in the African financial landscape.

Inclusive financial institutions, Fintech, Financial services

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