Financial services in Africa

Many people and businesses across Africa still lack a bank account, insurance or a way to save. We look for well run banks, insurers, payment companies and asset managers that are closing that gap.

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Where we look

Four areas of focus

Banks

Commercial and specialist banks with sound capital positions, clear regulatory standing and a loan book we can understand.

Insurers

Life, general and health insurers growing alongside the rising number of people and businesses seeking cover.

Payments

Licensed payment and remittance platforms moving money within countries and across borders.

Asset managers

Managers of pensions, savings and investment funds building the local pools of long term capital Africa needs.

Published opportunities

Financial services pipeline

Codenames protect the parties involved. This is a public summary, not an offer to invest. Detailed materials are shared through the Investor Centre once qualification and confidentiality requirements are met.

Project Kilimanjaro

Due Diligence

Insurance & Financial Services

East AfricaPlatform Acquisition

Potential strategic investment into a licensed insurance and financial services platform in one of East Africa's largest economies. The opportunity offers an established market presence, regulatory standing, distribution channels and institutional relationships, positioned as a cornerstone for a broader regional financial services platform. Value creation through balance sheet strengthening, governance, technology modernisation, distribution expansion and institutional client acquisition across mining, infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing and energy risks.

Discuss investor access

Participation is available to qualified and sophisticated investors subject to applicable regulations and onboarding requirements. Review stage does not guarantee investment, completion or future returns.

Screening stages

How we review a financial business

For lenders and insurers we look closely at licences, capital, asset quality and the people running the business. Opportunities may pause or leave the pipeline, and every decision rests with our Investment Committee.

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Screening
Initial assessment of the opportunity, capital needs and fit with our investment approach.
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Due Diligence
Closer review of the business, financial information, legal position and principal risks.
03
Term Sheet
Discussion of proposed investment terms, structure and conditions with the relevant parties.
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Committed
Capital commitment stage. Completion remains subject to the applicable conditions and documentation.

For originators

Introduce a financial services mandate

Advisers, brokers, shareholders and management teams are welcome to bring us a bank, insurer, payment company or asset manager seeking capital. Tell us about the business, the capital needed and your role, and we will come back to you on fit.

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Enquiries: info@kingdomcapital.africa