A local footprint on global deals.
Expertise . Integrity. Certainty.

Livingstone Corporate Finance Advisory (LCFA) is a trusted corporate finance lead advisor providing M&A services to Africa and the rest of the worldwide middle market. LCFA brings companies and deals makers close to Africa and to the rest of the world .
We continue to partner with entrepreneurs, private equity investors, and management teams who are planning to sell their businesses, raise capital, restructure, or grow with acquisitions. We provide independent advice that differentiates us through our focus on market verticals in Africa , countless years of experience dealing with complex transactions, and our international experience encompassing over professionals in 54 African countries and around the globe who have done many deals in Africa or have acted on behalf of their clients in Africa : governments and private sectors . We are proud to work alongside many successful businesses with dedicated leadership teams that know first-hand what entrepreneurship means. LCFA continues to prioritise executing deals with maximum discretion and expertise with minimal business disruption while delivering value to all stakeholders as part of our business .

Aviation

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RegTech

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Sector focus

LCFA employs a specialised sector focus that supports in-depth understanding of trends, recent innovations, and fluctuating regulations affecting our clients. Fostering a culture of real-time collaboration across the firm, LCFA organises itself into 16 international sector teams. These sector teams combine deep industry expertise with a global perspective that can be vital in properly positioning a company towards a successful process. Continuous dialogue with strategic companies and private equity groups in these select sectors has given LCFA the ability to target and approach the most applicable buyers, sellers, or investors based on a client’s requirements. LCFA is wholly committed to understanding what makes our clients unique to unlock creative and powerful solutions.

Private Equity

LCFA has a deep industry knowledge and market experience to offer private equity clients value for their strategic, financial, and investment needs. Our global network of connections allows us to anticipate the needs of private equity firms and their strategies regarding industry preferences, investment criteria, and current strategies. This expertise puts our clients at a distinct advantage when we approach financial buyers.
LCFA has collaborative and active relationships with the leading private equity groups around the world. Our experts work closely with financial sponsors to understand investment strategies and our clients’ needs.

Real Estate & Construction

LCFA has close a close relationship with real estate investors and lenders. LCFA also acts as an adviser in real estate financing transactions. We advise on equity financing, debt raising (bond, mezzanine, and senior) as well as refinancing / restructuring of existing debt. LCFA provides M&A advisory for real estate and construction transactions. Our Team of experts oversees with due diligence those transactions in timely manner subject to jurisdictional regulations

Software, IT & Telecommunication

Digital transformation is emerging as a driver of sweeping change in the world wit COVID -19 pandemic . Connectivity has the potential to empower millions of people, while providing businesses with unparalleled opportunities for value creation and capture. We closely monitor new opportunities and themes arising from digitisation. Our commitment to the Software , IT& SaaS Services domains, as is our ability to leverage knowledge and networks, are critical to succeeding and driving M&A for our clients.

Industrials

LCFA has an appreciable affinity for the industrials sector. Tremendous technological advancements with Industry 4.0, smart factories, and the Internet of things are evolving the industry. Local niche players are striving for international growth, and larger players possess ambitions to offer state-of-the-art technology solutions to customers. Every company also understands the increasing pressure to consolidate within the industry. Our LCFA Industrials team will support you in determining an international buy-and-build strategy, cross-border acquisition and sales.

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

The Energy and Clean Technology sectors are facing challenging times. The increasing oil prices due to geopolitical risk and the effects of climate change have affected the entire industry, and the industrialisation of emerging markets continues to drive up energy demand . The rate of economic growth, energy efficiency innovation, and the increasing renewable energy initiatives have massive effects on these sectors. LCFA works with dynamic growth companies and established private equity funds across the industry to help address these issues. Our expertise in the industry enables us to provide the right M&A services to support our clients at an international and local level.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

The sector remains at the cutting edge of improving and sustaining our lives , where chemistry , biology and technology collides.
LCFA is a leading specialist provider of merger and acquisition support for Healthcare and Life Sciences :
• Biotechnology
• Biopharmaceutical
• Pharmaceutical
• Healthcare & Beauty Products
• Forensic Analytical &Scientific Service
Our Healthcare & Life Sciences team brings dedication and market knowledge to every transaction. LCFA has significant transaction expertise in the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and health care sectors. LCFA also has a proprietary healthcare consulting service offering which affords us a unique perspective into the industry.

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Our expertise

Our goal is to provide impactful counsel and tailored deal execution for our clients. We are proud to offer a diversified set of investment Financial services that requires close attention from qualified professionals. Each of our senior LCFA advisors brings years of transaction experience to the table to consider both local and global perspectives during every engagement. We guarantee maximum discretion and will always commit experienced banking professionals to complete your sell-side and buy-side transactions.

LCFA advisors provide a disciplined, process-oriented approach to an acquisition search. Its global reach coupled with a local footprint can help your company refine acquisition criteria, identify potential target companies, engage prospective targets through native speakers, analyse valuations, negotiate terms, and structure the transaction, bringing about the very best results for our clients.

Experienced M&A advisors at LCFA help owners determine financial and personal objectives. LCFA’s extensive sector reach can help best position the company in the market while ensuring a compelling, value-focused message. This same expertise allows for a focused and constant dialogue with relevant strategic acquirers and private equity groups.

Mid-market companies are demanding creative solutions and consistent access to capital. Based on years of relevant experience, LCFA’s debt and capital raising advisors can help your business raise funds, whether your objective is corporate growth, financing a cross-border acquisition, completing a management buyout, or refinancing an existing lender.

Seasoned LCFA professionals have many years of relevant experience helping businesses preserve stakeholder value, during often time critical periods. We can evaluate strategic and restructuring options, and position the business for sale or investment in an accelerated process.

Valuation experts at LCFA understand value drivers and the process of creating value. LCFA has the expertise to satisfy any business or asset valuation need. Our full range of services includes valuation, due diligence, fairness and solvency opinions, and goodwill impairment tests. We provide analyses with impact, whether aimed at financial reporting, tax, M&A, strategic planning, business restructuring, or dispute and litigation purposes.

Our partners who trust us

Civil Air Operator Solutions (CAOS)

Aya

electra

Aviation

DRAPER

CERES INGENIUM

Obillex

Martello Risk

Daba Finance

TGA

1XC TECH

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