Connecting capital with businesses

USD 100 million in deals closed

USD 2.5 billion sustainable deal pipeline developed

We help businesses raise funding and support investors in identifying, assessing, structuring and deploying capital effectively. We have a proven track record of delivering successful transactions and unlocking high-impact investment opportunities.

what we do

Savo connects capital with opportunity through three core investment banking services - helping businesses raise funding, guiding investors to high-potential opportunities and structuring funds for sustainable impact.

Transaction Advisory

We help mature businesses structure deals, close transactions and secure funding - managing the full process from investor engagement to financial close and capital disbursement.

Investment Preparation - Laying the groundwork for success. We structure transactions, develop investment materials, design deal processes and set up & manage data rooms.

Investor Engagement - Driving interest & securing commitments. We identify the right investors, pitch high-potential opportunities and convert interest into funding commitments.

Transaction Execution - Closing deals & securing capital flows. We coordinate due diligence, structure final agreements, manage negotiations and support the fulfilment of conditions precedent to ensure a smooth financial close and capital disbursement.

Investor Delivery

We help investors deploy capital effectively, optimise fund strategies and build portfolios - ensuring investments meet return objectives and are aligned with sustainability mandates.

Fund Advisory – Structuring and optimising fund strategies. We advise on fund structuring, strategy and capital raising, with a particular focus on climate and sustainability mandates.

Pipeline Development – Sourcing high-potential opportunities. We combine top-down analysis with bottom-up market testing to originate opportunities beyond the usual suspects.

Portfolio Support – Strengthening investments and preparing for exits. We conduct portfolio due diligence, provide business building support and offer transaction advisory and exit planning to portfolio companies.

Fund Management

We are preparing to launch fund management services to manage, deploy and scale capital efficiently - building and operating funds that drive long-term investment success in sustainable markets.

Why us

For Businesses Raising Capital

We unlock capital in tough markets. We raise funding in capital-scarce environments, navigating political and economic complexities to secure investment.

We structure investor-ready deals. Our transaction expertise ensures businesses present compelling, bankable investment opportunities with fair, competitive terms.

We connect businesses with the right investors. We leverage our strong network and deep market intelligence to match businesses with investors whose mandates align with their goals.

We manage transactions end-to-end. We don’t just advise - we actively manage negotiations, due diligence and closing to align all parties and secure a successful deal.

We provide post-deal support. Beyond securing capital, we offer strategic input from our business building teams to drive long-term success.

For Investors & Fund Managers

We thrive in complex markets. With nearly a decade of experience, we help investors de-risk and deploy capital in frontier and emerging markets.

We structure high-impact investment platforms. Our expertise in fund design and transaction structuring ensures capital is efficiently deployed and optimised for market realities.

We source and de-risk high-potential investments. We combine market intelligence with rigorous due diligence to connect investors to viable, scalable opportunities.

We bridge global capital with local expertise. Our extensive network across Africa ensures investors gain access to well-vetted opportunities backed by deep market knowledge.

We embed impact into investment strategy. We ensure financial returns align with measurable impact outcomes, meeting sustainability and ESG goals.