Strategic Capital for Sustainable Growth
Capital is a catalyst for growth - but not all funding is created equal. Securing and structuring the right capital is critical to optimising financial flexibility, risk, and long-term value creation.
AIA’s Capital Solutions goes beyond traditional fundraising. We help organisations access, structure, and deploy capital in ways that align with strategic objectives, ensuring that financing fuels sustainable business expansion.
We also partner with institutional investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and private capital providers to identify and structure investable opportunities across Africa. Leveraging deep sector expertise, strategic insights, and transaction experience, we bridge the gap between capital and high-potential investments that align with investor mandates.
Our Services
AIA provides end-to-end capital support across three key areas:
Capital Raising
We support businesses in securing funding from a diverse range of investors and financial institutions, ensuring alignment with their growth strategies and financial objectives.
- Debt and equity fundraising – Sourcing capital from institutional investors, private equity, DFIs, debt providers, and alternative financiers.
- Investor engagement and roadshows – Positioning businesses effectively to attract and secure investment commitments.
- Investment materials preparation – Developing compelling investor presentations, business plans, and financial models to enhance funding outcomes.
- Capital access strategy – Identifying and targeting the right funding pools, leveraging our extensive relationships with global and regional funders.
Capital Structuring
We design and implement funding structures that optimise financial performance, mitigate risk, and enhance business resilience.
- Tailored capital structuring – Evaluating and structuring the right mix of debt, equity, mezzanine, and hybrid financing.
- Debt refinancing and restructuring – Optimising capital structures to improve liquidity, reduce financial risk, and unlock growth potential.
- Transaction structuring advisory – Designing innovative deal structures that align investor and business interests while maintaining financial flexibility.
- Risk mitigation and covenant structuring – Ensuring financing arrangements protect business stability and stakeholder value.
Opportunity Origination for Funders
We work with institutional funders to identify, assess, and structure investable opportunities across key African markets.
- Sourcing high-quality investments – Identifying businesses and projects that align with investor mandates.
- Pre-investment screening and structuring – Conducting market analysis, commercial due diligence, and structuring investments to enhance bankability.
- Co-investment opportunities – Facilitating partnerships between funders, sponsors, and businesses to optimise risk and return.
- Sector intelligence and pipeline development – Providing funders with strategic insights and access to proprietary deal flow.
Why AIA?
AIA’s Capital Solutions stands apart by integrating strategic insight, investor access, and executional expertise to deliver capital solutions that drive real impact.
We don’t just raise funds; we structure capital to support long-term business objectives and sustainable growth.
Our deep relationships with DFIs, private investors, and institutional funders open unique financing opportunities.
We work closely with large capital providers to identify and structure bankable investment opportunities.
Our expertise in transaction structuring ensures financing models optimise risk, return, and flexibility.
From structuring to fundraising to closing, we ensure seamless execution.
