SOAI undertakes investment, structuring, and advisory mandates across priority sectors critical to Africa’s long-term growth. The firm focuses on opportunities where professional capital deployment, strong governance, and thoughtful risk allocation can unlock scale, sustainability, and durable value.
Our work typically involves:
Developing and structuring new ventures and platforms
Advising governments and institutions on commercially robust deal frameworks
Mobilising private capital alongside public-sector stakeholders
Supporting counterparties in achieving long-term strategic and financial objectives
Types of Deals
SOAI focuses on complex, high-impact transactions, including:
Public–private partnerships (PPPs) and concession structures
Growth equity and structured equity investments
Project and platform development in strategic sectors
Joint ventures between governments, state-owned entities, and private investors
Capital raising and balance sheet optimisation initiatives
Each transaction is approached with an emphasis on commercial sustainability, transparent governance, and alignment of stakeholder incentives.
Our Model
SOAI operates a distinctive commercial-and-giving model. All activities are undertaken on a professional, for-profit basis, with a commitment to delivering investor-grade outcomes. In parallel, 50% of SOAI’s net revenues are dedicated to Charity Spotlight on Africa, supporting long-term social and economic infrastructure initiatives.
This structure ensures commercial discipline while embedding a permanent commitment to broader societal impact.
Our Approach
SOAI is selective, long-term, and partnership-driven. We prioritise opportunities where:
Commercial viability and public value are mutually reinforcing
Institutional quality and execution capability matter
Long-term outcomes take precedence over short-term gains
Through this approach, SOAI seeks to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s economic transformation while delivering robust, sustainable commercial results.
