Verdant IMAP Wins Top Honor at Africa Global Funds Awards 2025
Verdant IMAP has been recognized at the Africa Global Funds (AGF) Africa Service Providers Awards 2025, clinching the prestigious title in the category of Advisory Services: Private Equity. This accolade underscores the firm’s exceptional capabilities in offering top-tier mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment banking advisory services tailored for private equity clients throughout Africa.
Celebrating Excellence in Financial Advisory
The recognition from AGF is particularly significant as it marks a decade of honoring excellence in Africa’s investment landscape. The awards are regarded as some of the most esteemed in the industry, highlighting firms that excel in innovation and efficient execution while making substantial contributions to the growth of financial markets across Africa.
Recent Notable Transactions
Among Verdant IMAP’s recent achievements are several impactful transactions. The firm provided advisory services to Ctrack, a company under the stewardship of the private equity firm Convergence Partners, in a capital raise worth USD 23 million. Additionally, Verdant IMAP facilitated Miro Forestry in its capital raising efforts involving Lagatta and its existing shareholders, showcasing the firm’s versatility and effectiveness in handling complex financial operations.
Leadership Acknowledgment
Edmund Higenbottam, the Managing Director of Verdant Capital, expressed pride in this recognition, stating, “We are honored to receive this recognition from Africa Global Funds. This award affirms Verdant’s position as one of Africa’s leading independent investment banking firms and reflects the dedication, professionalism, and expertise of our team. We are grateful for the opportunity to help our clients and partners achieve lasting success across the continent.”
Strength in Advisory Services
Verdant IMAP’s reputation in the advisory sector is built on its ability to provide comprehensive transaction support. This expertise spans the entire process, from origination and structuring to capital raising and closing, and covers a diverse range of sectors—including financial services, technology, telecommunications, industrials, agro-industry, and climate solutions. The firm’s robust local market knowledge, paired with a network of global investors and development finance institutions, positions it as a premier advisor in private capital transactions across Africa.
Membership in IMAP Network
This recognition also solidifies Verdant IMAP’s role as the IMAP member firm in the region. IMAP stands out as a global M&A partnership boasting more than 450 professionals across 51 countries, consistently ranked among the top players in mid-market transactions worldwide. The backing of such a well-established network further enhances Verdant IMAP’s standing and capabilities in the investment banking sector.
About Verdant IMAP
Verdant IMAP is a prominent pan-African investment bank, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and private capital markets. By blending international investment banking expertise with a profound understanding of local markets, Verdant IMAP assists clients in securing global capital and forming strategic partnerships to boost growth and transformation throughout the continent. As the IMAP partner firm for Africa, Verdant IMAP continues to drive impactful financial solutions for its clients.
Contact Information
Media Enquiries:
Orient Mahonisi
T: +27 10 140 3700
E: orient.mahonisi@verdant-cap.com
