Verdant IMAP has been named winner of the Best Advisory Services: Private Equity category at the Africa Global Funds (AGF) Africa Service Providers Awards 2025, recognizing its excellence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment banking advisory across the continent.
The award underscores Verdant IMAP’s leadership in delivering high-impact advisory solutions to private equity clients, its expertise in structuring and executing complex transactions, and its commitment to linking global investors with sustainable growth opportunities in Africa.
Now in its tenth year, the AGF Africa Service Providers Awards celebrate firms that demonstrate innovation, strong execution, and significant contributions to Africa’s investment landscape.
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Verdant IMAP’s recent transactions include advising Ctrack, owned by private equity investor Convergence Partners, on a $23 million capital raise, and supporting Miro Forestry in its capital raise involving Lagatta and existing shareholders.
Reacting to the win, Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director of Verdant Capital, said the recognition affirms the firm’s position as a leading independent investment banking advisory in Africa.
“This award 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,” he said.
Verdant IMAP’s advisory strength lies in its integrated transaction support—from origination and structuring to capital raising and closing—across sectors such as financial services, technology, telecoms, industrials, agro-industrial, and climate finance.
The firm also benefits from its affiliation with IMAP, a global M&A partnership of over 450 professionals in 51 countries, consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 mid-market advisors.
