Our strong core values include solution-driven work ethic and shared dedication to success, respect for individuals, trust in each other’s abilities and friendship beyond the office walls, resulting in one of the most cohesive and effective transactional teams across Africa.
Our team comprises 17 dedicated hands-on professionals from 13 nationalities and has been operating in Africa for over a decade. We understand African infrastructure needs and opportunities, as well as the limitations and risks of this large market of 54 countries. We have been tested under an array of situations and have managed to consistently deliver positive results. Our technical expertise, strong regional relationships, extensive track record, and powerful team synergy have culminated in an enviable list of successfully executed transactions.
Overall, we possess circa 200 years of infrastructure and industry experience, including 100 years in Africa with significant frontline experience with developers, utilities and governments. We have diverse professional background and complementary experience, including individuals with senior experience at blue chip corporates, commercial banks, multilateral development agencies, big 4 advisory firms and top-tier law firms as well as professionals with expertise in investment, asset management and debt structuring in Africa and other continents.
We are proficient in the major business languages of the target investment- and fund raising-regions, including: English, French, Arabic, Turkish and Afrikaans.
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17
dedicated hands-on
professionals -
200yrs
combined
experience -
100yrs
experience
in Africa -
13
nationalities
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70%
African
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50%
women
The Team
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Axel Acakpo-Satchivi
General Counsel -
Hicham Agouzzal
Analyst -
Tas Anvaripour
Chief Executive Officer -
Henri Argenson
Director -
Mohammed Berrada
Associate -
Malik Faraoun
Director -
Doruk Karabulut
Director -
Hedieh Kianyfard
Associate Director -
Hind Lahlali
Junior Accountant / Administrative Officer -
Meryem Lakhssassi
E&S Manager -
Marc Mandaba
Chief Investment Officer -
Karim Mhirsi
Director -
Alkan Özyayla
Associate Director -
Ndiengoudy Ibrahim Sall
Associate -
Defne Temel
Associate Director -
Salma Zarraf
Finance Manager