We support international investors in structuring, securing and deploying their projects in Africa.
APEX INTERNATIONAL's investor advisory practice serves companies, funds and international institutions looking to develop or secure an investment project in Africa. We work from opportunity analysis through to operational follow-up, including the interface with local authorities.
Our deep knowledge of the regulatory, economic and institutional ecosystems of the countries where we operate allows our investor clients to secure their decisions and avoid the most common pitfalls faced by international players on the continent.
Objectively assess the real opportunities and risks of your project before any commitment.
Choose the arrangement best suited to your project and the local regulatory framework.
Benefit from a reliable interface with the relevant administrations and institutions.
Get support through the critical early operational phases of your project.
We combine rigorous economic analysis with a deep understanding of public institutions to secure every stage of your project.
Market study and assessment of the risks and potential returns of the project.
Design of the legal and institutional arrangement best suited to your project.
Support in relations with local administrations and authorities.
Study of the market, regulatory framework and risks associated with the envisaged project.
Definition of the most suitable legal and institutional arrangement.
Support with regulatory processes involving local authorities and partners.
Support through the first operational phases of the investment project.
Analysis of the market, competition and regulatory risks of the envisaged project.
Recommendations on the most suitable legal and institutional arrangement.
Identification of the key public and private contacts for the project.
Support with the administrative processes and authorizations required for the project.
Facilitating relations with local administrations and institutions.
Support during the first months of operations once the project is deployed.
Unlike commercial intermediaries, we have no financial interest in the projects we support: our sole mission is to secure the success of your investment, with complete objectivity.
Our institutional network, built through our engagements with governments and administrations, is a decisive asset in facilitating dialogue with the relevant authorities.
Context: An international industrial group wanted to set up a production unit in a new African country, with no prior knowledge of its regulatory and institutional framework.
Engagement: APEX INTERNATIONAL carried out the full feasibility study for the project, structured the most favorable legal arrangement, and handled the interface with local authorities to obtain the necessary authorizations.
Outcome: The project was legally and administratively secured on schedule, allowing production to launch in line with the investing group's original timeline.
No, we also support mid-sized investors looking to secure a project to establish operations in Africa.
We structure the project's overall arrangement and bring in partner law firms, where needed, for strictly contractual matters.
Yes, our partner network allows us to extend our support beyond our direct presence.
Yes, we can support the full lifecycle of your investment, including divestment phases.
A confidential initial conversation to assess the feasibility and stakes of your project.
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