Graph showing the number of M&A deals in Africa by value from 2015 to 2024, highlighting a significant decline in 2024. For funds operating in Africa, exits have always been more challenging than in Europe or the US — and in today’s high interest rate environment, those hurdles have grown even steeper. Rising global borrowingContinueContinue reading “Mixed Exits, Real Returns: Inside Africa’s Private Equity Reality Check 🌍📊⚡”
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Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?
A landscape of mining operations in Morocco, highlighting the potential for new gold discoveries. Why Morocco’s gold matters more at home than abroad. ⚒️📊 Morocco in the global gold landscapeMorocco has never been a top-tier gold player. With official holdings of around 22 tonnes, the country ranks in the mid‑60s globally, far behind Africa’s heavyweightsContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?”
Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈
A financial analyst reviewing multiple investment graphs and metrics on multiple screens, generated by AI. In project finance, the structuring of capital contributions and the design of the distribution waterfall are central to project bankability. These mechanisms not only define how capital is raised but also how risks, returns, and incentives are allocated across theContinueContinue reading “Advanced Structuring and Waterfall Modelling in Project Finance 📊⚡📈”
Crafting a Financial Model That Speaks Truth📊📑🛠️
Introduction In the evolving world of finance, a well-structured financial model is not just a spreadsheet—it’s a communication tool that transforms assumptions into strategic insights. Whether you’re planning budgets, validating investment decisions, or seeking investor confidence, the right financial model serves as both compass and foundation. 📊📈📁 1. Clarify Purpose & Scope First Every impactfulContinueContinue reading “Crafting a Financial Model That Speaks Truth📊📑🛠️”
How to Build a Robust Financial Model for a Renewable Energy Project 🌱
Developing a financial model for a renewable energy project, such as a wind farm or solar installation, is a highly technical endeavor that underpins critical investment decisions. For advanced financial modelers, this process involves creating detailed, assumption-driven frameworks that capture the complex dynamics of project development, operation, and financing. Below, we walk through the coreContinueContinue reading “How to Build a Robust Financial Model for a Renewable Energy Project 🌱”
Gaia Africa Climate Fund Nears First Close: Unlocking Secondary Capital for African Renewables 🌍
Overview ⚡ Gaia Fund Managers, headquartered in Cape Town, is approaching the first close of its USD 200 million Gaia Africa Climate Fund (GACF), a Luxembourg-domiciled Article 9 vehicle targeting operational renewable energy, water, and sanitation assets across sub‑Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa). This milestone, expected in the coming weeks, will pave the way for the fund’s debut acquisitionContinueContinue reading “Gaia Africa Climate Fund Nears First Close: Unlocking Secondary Capital for African Renewables 🌍”
Financial Modelling for Offshore Wind Projects: A Deep Dive 🌍📊
In the evolving energy landscape, offshore wind represents a pivotal segment in global decarbonisation strategies. Crafting a robust financial model for these projects is vital—balancing complex capex structures, revenue volatility, and long-term financing. As financial modellers, we need both precision and flexibility. Here’s how to approach it: ⚙️ 1. Project Overview & Inputs ⚡ StartContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Offshore Wind Projects: A Deep Dive 🌍📊”
Greencoat Renewables Lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Strategic Expansion with Financial Insight 🌍💼📈
On 9 June 2025, Greencoat Renewables PLC marked a new chapter in its growth journey by initiating a secondary listing on the Alternative Exchange (AltX) of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This strategic move reinforces Greencoat’s commitment to broadening its investor base and enhancing liquidity while tapping into a market increasingly attuned to the renewableContinueContinue reading “Greencoat Renewables Lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange: Strategic Expansion with Financial Insight 🌍💼📈”
Financial Modelling for EV Charging Infrastructure: Navigating the Road Ahead ⚡
As the global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the demand for robust and accessible charging infrastructure becomes paramount. 🌍 For financial modellers, this presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Unlike traditional infrastructure projects, EV charging stations encompass diverse revenue streams, variable utilization rates, and evolving technological standards. 📈 This article delves intoContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for EV Charging Infrastructure: Navigating the Road Ahead ⚡”
Red Rocket Energy’s Equity Raise Stalls Amid Valuation Dispute ⚡
Red Rocket Energy, one of South Africa’s most active independent power producers (IPPs), has encountered a significant challenge: a stalled equity raise, triggered by a disconnect between the company’s valuation expectations and investor sentiment. The Deal That Didn’t Close ❌ Red Rocket was seeking a valuation of USD 500 million in its latest equity round.ContinueContinue reading “Red Rocket Energy’s Equity Raise Stalls Amid Valuation Dispute ⚡”
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