Zedcrest has launched a dedicated Investment Banking Division to provide capital solutions and advisory services, to support businesses, governments and institutions seeking funding and transaction expertise across Africa.
The new offering, delivered through Zedcrest Global Markets, marks a significant milestone in the Group’s evolution beyond traditional financial services. It comes at a time when demand for long-term capital, infrastructure financing and sophisticated advisory services continues to grow across the continent.
Africa’s development ambitions have intensified the need for innovative financing structures and transaction support. However, many businesses and public sector institutions still face challenges in accessing capital and executing complex financial transactions. Zedcrest said its Investment Banking Division has been established to bridge this gap through a comprehensive suite of services.
The division will operate across three key areas: Capital Markets, Financial Advisory, and Project and Structured Finance.
Through its capital markets platform, Zedcrest will advise on and execute equity and debt fundraising transactions, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), rights issues, private placements, commercial papers and bond issuances. The goal is to help clients raise capital efficiently while strengthening their capital structures and supporting long-term growth objectives.
Its financial advisory practice will provide strategic guidance on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private equity fundraising, corporate restructuring and valuation services. The firm said these services are designed to help clients navigate complex transactions and unlock value from their businesses.
The Project and Structured Finance unit will focus on arranging funding solutions for infrastructure, energy and other capital-intensive sectors. This includes project financing, refinancing, development finance institution funding support and structured financing arrangements tailored to clients’ needs.
According to the company, the Investment Banking Division will serve sectors that play a critical role in Africa’s economic development, including energy, telecommunications, infrastructure, manufacturing, financial services and the public sector.
Speaking on the launch, Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, Adedayo Amzat, said the move reflects changing market dynamics across Africa, where institutions increasingly require sophisticated financing and advisory support to drive growth and transformation initiatives.
He noted that Africa’s future growth will depend not only on access to capital but also on institutions capable of structuring, deploying and managing that capital effectively.
“Our Investment Banking offering strengthens our ability to support businesses, governments and development institutions with the financial solutions required to achieve sustainable growth,” Amzat said.
He added that the company aims to help clients navigate increasingly complex financial environments while facilitating transactions that contribute to long-term economic development across the continent.
As African economies continue to pursue business expansion, infrastructure development and economic transformation, Zedcrest said its Investment Banking Division will play a greater role in connecting capital with opportunities and supporting sustainable growth across the region.
