Who We Are

Independent Financial Advisors to the Energy Industry

Stratfin Advisory is a specialist financial advisory firm focused exclusively on the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

$2.5B+
Transactions Advised
14
Countries Covered
50+
Projects Delivered
25+
Funding Partners

Independent Financial Advisors to the Energy Industry

Stratfin Advisory is a specialist financial advisory firm focused exclusively on the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

We advise oil & gas operators, EPC contractors, marine companies, energy developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, governments and development finance institutions on complex financial transactions and strategic decisions.

Our multidisciplinary approach combines deep financial expertise with practical industry knowledge to help clients secure funding, optimize capital structures, execute major projects and achieve sustainable growth.

Our Services

End-to-End Financial Advisory

From project finance structuring to capital raising and sustainability advisory, we provide comprehensive financial solutions tailored to Africa's energy and infrastructure landscape.

Energy Project Finance

Structuring bankable projects for commercial lenders, DFIs, ECAs and private capital.

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Capital Raising

Debt, equity, mezzanine and infrastructure fund advisory across domestic and international markets.

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Oil & Gas Advisory

Upstream, midstream and downstream financial advisory including farm-ins, acquisitions and RBL.

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Sustainability Finance

Green bonds, ESG strategy, carbon finance and energy transition advisory.

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Infrastructure Finance

Supporting major infrastructure projects from concept to financial close.

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Corporate Finance

M&A, divestments, valuations, due diligence and strategic restructuring.

Why Stratfin Advisory

The Stratfin Difference

Industry Expertise

Dedicated specialists with deep knowledge of energy finance and project development across African markets.

Independent Advice

Objective, conflict-free recommendations aligned with clients' long-term interests, not product sales.

Transaction Excellence

Proven capability in structuring complex, high-value transactions from strategy through execution.

Global Capital Network

Strong relationships with commercial banks, DFIs, ECAs, institutional investors and private capital providers.

African Market Insight

Deep understanding of Africa's regulatory, commercial and investment landscape.

End-to-End Advisory

Supporting clients from strategy through execution and financial close to project delivery.

Insights

Latest Thinking

Energy Finance

The Future of LNG Project Finance in West Africa

July 2026
Infrastructure

Navigating Concessional Finance for African Infrastructure

June 2026
Project Finance

Reserve-Based Lending: Structuring for Volatility

May 2026
Sustainability

Green Bonds and the Energy Transition in Emerging Markets

April 2026

Let's Discuss Your Next Project

Whether you're structuring a new energy project, raising capital, or navigating a complex transaction, our team is ready to help.

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Our Vision

To become Africa's most trusted independent financial advisor for energy, infrastructure and sustainable development.

We believe that Africa's energy transition and infrastructure development require sophisticated financial partners who understand both global capital markets and local realities. Our vision is to be the firm that bridges that gap.

Our Mission

To unlock capital, create value and accelerate energy development through innovative financial solutions, world-class advisory services and trusted client partnerships.

Every engagement is an opportunity to create lasting impact — for our clients, their stakeholders, and the communities they serve.

Our Values

What We Stand For

01

Integrity

Unwavering ethical standards in every engagement. We do what is right, not what is easy.

02

Excellence

World-class execution on every mandate. We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards.

03

Independence

Objective, conflict-free advice. No proprietary products. No hidden agendas.

04

Innovation

Creative solutions for complex challenges. We structure what others cannot.

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Collaboration

True partnership with our clients. Your success is our success.

06

Client Success

Everything we do is oriented toward delivering measurable outcomes for our clients.

Our Process

How We Work

01

Understand the Opportunity

Deep diagnostic of your strategic objectives, market position, and financing requirements. We immerse ourselves in your business before proposing solutions.

02

Develop the Financial Strategy

Design optimal capital structures and transaction architectures that balance risk, return, and execution feasibility.

03

Structure the Transaction

Build bankable project structures, financial models, and documentation frameworks that meet investor and lender requirements.

04

Engage Investors and Lenders

Leverage our global network to identify, approach and negotiate with the right capital providers for your transaction.

05

Execute and Reach Financial Close

Manage due diligence, documentation, and negotiation through to successful financial close.

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Support Project Delivery

Ongoing advisory support during construction, operations, and future refinancing or exit transactions.

Leadership

Our Team

Seasoned professionals with deep sector expertise, transaction experience, and professional credentials across energy finance, investment banking, and project development.

Managing Partner

Founder & CEO

20+ years in energy project finance, investment banking, and infrastructure development across Africa, Europe and North America.

Partner

Partner

Head of Project Finance

Former lead arranger at a major development finance institution with deep expertise in energy and infrastructure project finance.

Partner

Partner

Head of Oil & Gas

15+ years advising international oil companies, independents, and governments on upstream and midstream transactions.

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Energy Project Finance Advisory

We structure bankable projects that attract commercial lenders, development finance institutions, export credit agencies and private capital. Our team has deep experience in power, oil & gas, and renewable energy project finance.

  • Project Finance Structuring
  • Financial Modelling
  • Bankability Assessment
  • Capital Structuring
  • Debt Advisory
  • Equity Advisory
  • Financial Close Support
  • Lender Negotiations
Energy infrastructure
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Capital Raising & Fundraising Advisory

Helping clients access domestic and international sources of capital through tailored fundraising strategies and investor engagement.

  • Debt Raising
  • Equity Capital Raising
  • Private Equity Advisory
  • Infrastructure Funds
  • Institutional Investors
  • Syndicated Loans
  • Mezzanine Financing
  • Structured Finance
Capital markets
03

Oil & Gas Financial Advisory

Specialist advisory covering the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. We understand the technical, commercial and financial complexities of oil & gas transactions.

  • Field Development Economics
  • Asset Acquisition Advisory
  • Farm-In / Farm-Out Transactions
  • Commercial Evaluations
  • Fiscal Analysis
  • Investment Appraisals
  • Joint Venture Financial Advisory
  • Reserve-Based Lending Support
Oil and gas platform
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Infrastructure Finance Advisory

Supporting major infrastructure projects from concept to financial close across transport, energy, water and social infrastructure.

  • Pipelines
  • Marine Infrastructure
  • Ports
  • Power
  • Transportation
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Water Infrastructure
  • Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
Infrastructure
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Sustainability & Climate Finance

Helping organizations transition toward a lower-carbon future while accessing sustainable sources of capital.

  • ESG Strategy
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Green Finance
  • Sustainability-Linked Loans
  • Green Bonds
  • Carbon Finance
  • Climate Risk Assessment
  • Energy Transition Strategy
Wind farm
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Corporate Finance & Transaction Advisory

Supporting strategic growth and investment decisions through rigorous analysis and execution capability.

  • Business Valuation
  • Financial Due Diligence
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Divestments
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Strategic Reviews
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Investment Memoranda
Corporate finance
07

Treasury & Structured Finance

Optimizing liquidity and financing structures to enhance financial performance and risk management.

  • Treasury Advisory
  • Working Capital Optimization
  • Cash Flow Modelling
  • Debt Restructuring
  • Foreign Exchange Risk Management
  • Commodity Risk Advisory
Treasury
08

Development Finance Advisory

Helping clients access concessional and development finance from multilateral and bilateral institutions.

Funding Partners include:

  • African Development Bank
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • World Bank
  • Africa Finance Corporation
  • Export Credit Agencies
  • Regional Development Banks
  • Climate Investment Funds
Development finance
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Upstream Oil & Gas

Exploration & production financing

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Midstream Infrastructure

Pipelines, storage & transport

Downstream Energy

Refining, marketing & distribution

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LNG

Liquefaction, regasification & trade

Marine & Offshore

FPSO, drilling & marine logistics

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EPC Contractors

Engineering, procurement & construction

Independent Power Producers

Power generation & distribution

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Renewable Energy

Solar, wind, hydro & geothermal

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Mining

Mineral extraction & processing

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Infrastructure Developers

Transport, water & social infra

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Financial Institutions

Banks, funds & institutional investors

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Governments & Public Sector

Policy, regulation & public finance