Corporate Finance, Capital Raising and Transaction Advisory Services in Nigeria
Structure Capital. Execute Transactions. Drive Strategic Growth.
Every business reaches a point where growth requires more than operational execution—it demands strategic financial decisions about capital structure, funding, and transactions. Whether you are raising equity, restructuring debt, acquiring a competitor, or preparing for an exit, the quality of your corporate finance advice determines the outcome. At Qeeva Advisory, we provide expert corporate finance, capital raising, and transaction advisory services that help you structure capital effectively, execute transactions with confidence, and create lasting value.
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Why Nigerian Businesses Need Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory
Nigeria’s capital markets are evolving rapidly, creating both opportunities and complexities for businesses seeking to grow. Here are the most critical challenges we help you address.
Capital Access Challenges – Nigerian businesses face significant challenges in raising capital. Bank lending rates remain high, equity markets are selective, and investors demand robust financials, clear strategies, and strong governance before committing funds. Without expert guidance, businesses either fail to raise the capital they need or accept terms that undermine long-term value.
Complex Corporate Finance Decisions – Capital structure decisions—how much debt versus equity, what instruments to use, and how to optimize cost of capital—require sophisticated financial analysis. Getting these decisions wrong can destroy value for years.
Transaction Complexity – Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures are high-stakes transactions with significant legal, financial, and operational complexity. Without experienced transaction advisory, businesses risk overpaying, missing critical risks, or failing to capture synergies.
Investor Readiness Gaps – Many Nigerian businesses have strong fundamentals but lack the structured financials, governance frameworks, and compelling narratives that investors expect. Investor readiness is often the difference between a successful raise and a failed process.
Debt and Refinancing Challenges – With interest rates hovering around 25%, debt financing is expensive. Businesses need expert advice on debt structuring, refinancing, and covenant negotiation to optimize their capital structure.
Economic and Currency Volatility – Naira volatility and economic uncertainty create significant risks for cross-border transactions and foreign currency obligations. Expert advisory helps you navigate these complexities.
The Solution: Expert Corporate Finance, Capital Raising and Transaction Advisory
We provide expert corporate finance, capital raising, and transaction advisory services that help you make informed financial decisions, raise capital effectively, and execute transactions successfully. Our team combines deep financial expertise, transaction experience, and practical knowledge of the Nigerian market.
At Qeeva Advisory, we work with our clients to achieve their funding and capital goals with ease and speed. We prepare comprehensive business plans, financial models, and investment documentation that position businesses for successful capital raising . Whether you need equity, debt, or hybrid financing, we help you structure and secure the capital you need.
Our corporate finance capabilities span capital raising, working capital management, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and capital structure advisory. We provide the financial expertise and strategic guidance needed to structure capital effectively and execute transactions with confidence.
Our Comprehensive Corporate Finance, Capital Raising and Transaction Advisory Services
We offer end-to-end corporate finance, capital raising, and transaction advisory services tailored to the Nigerian business environment.
Capital Raising and Structuring
We help you identify and secure the capital you need to grow.
Equity Capital Raising – We help you raise equity capital from private investors, venture capital, private equity, and strategic investors. We prepare investment documentation, build financial models, and manage the fundraising process from investor targeting to deal closure.
Debt Capital Raising – We help you structure and raise debt capital, including bank facilities, syndicated loans, bonds, and commercial paper. We advise on optimal debt structures and negotiate terms with lenders.
Hybrid Financing Solutions – We help you structure hybrid financing solutions, including convertible instruments, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity, that balance cost, flexibility, and control.
Capital Structure Advisory – We analyse your capital structure and recommend optimal debt-equity mixes that minimize cost of capital while maintaining financial flexibility.
Financial Modelling and Valuation – We build robust financial models that support capital raising, investment decisions, and strategic planning. Our models are investor-ready and withstand due diligence scrutiny.
Investor Readiness – We prepare your business for investment by developing professional financials, governance frameworks, and compelling investment narratives that resonate with investors.
Business Plan Development – Our business plans have been used to raise equity and debt capital funding for clients who require business plans to raise funds from lenders locally and abroad. We create comprehensive, investor-ready business plans that articulate your vision, strategy, and financial projections .
Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory
We guide you through every stage of the M&A lifecycle.
Buy-Side Advisory – We help you identify, evaluate, and acquire target businesses. We conduct due diligence, support valuation, negotiate deal terms, and manage the acquisition process from initial assessment to closing.
Sell-Side Advisory – We help you prepare your business for sale, identify potential buyers, manage the sale process, and negotiate the best possible outcome. We prepare marketing materials, manage buyer due diligence, and support negotiation.
Due Diligence – We conduct comprehensive financial, tax, and operational due diligence to identify risks and opportunities. Our due diligence services uncover liabilities that could impact deal value and structure.
Valuation – We provide accurate, defensible valuations that reflect true business worth and support negotiation.
Deal Structuring – We design transaction structures that optimize outcomes while managing risk and regulatory requirements. We advise on consideration structures, earn-outs, and contingent payments.
Negotiation Support – We support you through negotiation, helping you achieve the best possible terms while managing risks.
Integration Planning – We help you plan and execute post-merger integration to capture synergies and ensure smooth transitions.
Transaction Advisory Services
We provide expert support for a wide range of corporate transactions.
Financial Due Diligence – We provide financial due diligence to assess the quality of earnings, sustainability of cash flows, and identify hidden risks. In Nigeria, FDD is arguably the most critical stage of the M&A lifecycle—it is the process of looking “under the hood” to validate that the financial statements reflect operational truth.
Transaction Structuring – We design transaction structures that optimize outcomes while managing risk and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Border Transaction Support – We help businesses navigate the complexities of cross-border deals, including currency risks, regulatory compliance, and foreign investment requirements.
Divestitures and Carve-Outs – We help businesses divest non-core assets, carve out business units, and execute exit strategies.
Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances – We help structure joint ventures and strategic alliances that create value while managing risk.
Private Equity and Venture Capital Advisory – We support both investors and investees on fund structuring, regulatory approvals, and investment documentation.
Debt Advisory and Restructuring
We help you optimize your debt and capital structure.
Debt Structuring – We help you structure debt facilities that align with your business needs and cash flow profile.
Debt Refinancing – We help you refinance existing debt to reduce cost, extend maturity, and improve terms.
Debt Restructuring – When businesses face financial challenges, we help renegotiate debt terms and create sustainable repayment plans.
Covenant Negotiation – We support negotiation of financial covenants that balance lender protection with borrower flexibility.
Syndicated Loans and Bonds – We advise on syndicated loan structures and bond issuances, including green bonds and sukuk.
Financial Restructuring and Turnaround
We help businesses navigate financial challenges and emerge stronger.
Financial Restructuring – We help businesses restructure their balance sheets, renegotiate debt, and restore financial health.
Turnaround Strategy – We develop and implement strategies to turn around underperforming businesses.
Operational Restructuring – We identify opportunities to optimize operations and improve financial performance.
Succession and Exit Planning – We help businesses plan for ownership transitions, ensuring continuity and value preservation.
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
We help you build the financial planning capabilities needed for growth.
Budgeting and Forecasting – We develop comprehensive budgets and rolling forecasts that guide your business through uncertainty.
Management Reporting – We design management reporting frameworks that provide real-time visibility into financial performance.
KPI Development – We define key performance indicators that track business performance and support decision-making.
Scenario Planning – We develop scenarios and sensitivity analyses that prepare you for different outcomes.
Capital Markets Advisory
We help you access Nigeria’s capital markets.
IPO Advisory – We prepare businesses for initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), including readiness assessment, financial preparation, and prospectus development.
Bond Issuance Advisory – We advise on bond issuances, including structuring, documentation, and regulatory approvals.
Commercial Paper – We help businesses access commercial paper markets for short-term financing.
Reporting Accountant Services – We provide reporting accountant services for capital market transactions, including due diligence and financial reporting.
Corporate Governance and Compliance – We ensure your capital markets transactions comply with SEC, NGX, and CAMA requirements .
Business Valuation Services
We provide professional business valuation services to support transactions, financial reporting, and strategic decisions.
Valuation for Transactions – We provide valuations for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
Fair Value Assessments – We determine fair value for financial reporting, tax purposes, and regulatory compliance.
Intangible Asset Valuation – We value intellectual property, goodwill, and other intangible assets.
Carried Interest Valuation – We provide specialised valuation services for carried interest arrangements in private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds.
Industry Specialisation
We provide specialised corporate finance and transaction advisory across multiple sectors in Nigeria.
Financial Services – We support banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions with capital raising, M&A, regulatory compliance, and portfolio valuation.
Technology and Fintech – We help tech companies navigate valuation, fundraising, and exit strategies.
Manufacturing – We help manufacturers structure expansion capital, optimise capital structure, and execute transactions.
Energy and Oil & Gas – We provide advisory for energy projects, capital raising, and public-private partnerships.
Real Estate and Infrastructure – We help real estate developers structure project financing, manage investor relationships, and navigate complex transactions.
Agribusiness – We help agribusinesses structure financing, manage commodity price risk, and access capital markets.
Healthcare – We support healthcare providers with financial planning, regulatory compliance, and investment readiness.
Our Engagement Process
We follow a structured, collaborative process to deliver high-impact corporate finance and transaction advisory.
Phase 1: Discovery and Assessment – We understand your business, financial position, strategic objectives, and capital needs. We conduct a thorough assessment of your financial position, capital structure, and transaction readiness.
Phase 2: Strategy Development – We develop a tailored corporate finance and transaction strategy aligned with your business objectives. We define capital raising options, transaction structures, and implementation plans.
Phase 3: Execution and Implementation – We work alongside you to execute capital raising, transactions, and financial restructuring. We prepare documentation, manage processes, and support negotiation.
Phase 4: Monitoring and Continuous Improvement – We monitor progress and refine strategies as conditions change. We provide ongoing advisory support as your business evolves.
Why Choose Qeeva Advisory for Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory
Deep Financial Expertise – Our team comprises experienced professionals with deep expertise across corporate finance, capital raising, transaction advisory, valuation, and financial restructuring. Matthew Ogagavworia, FCA, CFAN, brings over 20 years of experience across banking and finance, capital markets, oil and gas, consulting, and audit . He has specialist expertise in SME Funding and Advisory, including Forensic Accounting and Taxation .
Transaction Experience – We have experience across the full transaction lifecycle, from initial assessment to due diligence, negotiation, and integration. We understand what makes transactions succeed—and what causes them to fail.
Nigerian Market Knowledge – We understand the Nigerian capital markets, regulatory environment, and business landscape. Our advice is grounded in practical market experience.
Investor-Ready Documentation – We prepare business plans, financial models, and investment documentation that meet the standards investors expect. Our business plans have been used to raise equity and debt capital funding for clients locally and abroad .
Practical and Actionable – We provide practical solutions tailored to your business size, industry, and specific challenges. We focus on what works in the real world.
End-to-End Support – We provide comprehensive services from capital raising to transaction execution to post-transaction support.
Long-Term Partnership – We build lasting relationships, providing ongoing support as your business evolves.
Confidentiality and Integrity – We treat your business and financial information with the highest level of confidentiality.
Related Services
Business Valuation Services – We provide professional business valuations for M&A, financial reporting, shareholder disputes, and capital raising.
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Financial Advisory Services – Expert guidance for strategic growth and financial success, including capital raising, M&A, and risk management.
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Business Plan Development – Our business plans have been used to raise equity and debt capital funding for clients who require business plans to raise funds from lenders locally and abroad.
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Debt & Loan Valuation Services – Accurate valuation. Regulatory compliance. Informed decision-making.
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Transaction Advisory Services – We provide comprehensive support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
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Carried Interest Valuation Services – We provide specialised valuation services for carried interest arrangements in private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds.
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Derivative and Hedge Accounting Audit Services – We provide specialized assurance for complex financial instruments and IFRS 9 compliance.
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Risk Management Services – We specialize in identifying and managing business interruption risks, including regulatory compliance and internal audit support.
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Suggested Reading
Mergers and Acquisitions: What To Know Before Buying Or Selling – A comprehensive guide to navigating the M&A process, from valuation to due diligence and integration.
A Comprehensive Guide to Valuation for Financial Reporting in Nigeria – Valuation is one of the most critical yet misunderstood areas of financial reporting in Nigeria. Whether you are preparing financial statements for regulatory compliance, seeking investment, or planning a transaction, understanding how to value your business is essential.
5 Strategies For A Smooth Post-Merger Integration – Practical strategies for ensuring a successful integration after a merger or acquisition.
Supporting Liquidation Planning for a Struggling Enterprise – Practical guidance for businesses facing financial distress, including restructuring options and turnaround strategies.
Business Restructuring Verses Reorganization – Understanding the difference between restructuring and reorganization, and when each approach is appropriate.
A Startup Guide to Franchising in Nigeria – Everything you need to know about franchising as a startup or growth strategy in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is corporate finance advisory?
Corporate finance advisory helps businesses make informed decisions about capital structure, funding, investments, and transactions. It includes capital raising, M&A advisory, financial modelling, valuation, and financial restructuring.
2. How do you help businesses raise capital?
We help businesses identify and secure capital through equity, debt, or hybrid financing. We prepare investment documentation, build financial models, identify investors, and manage the fundraising process from start to finish.
3. What is the difference between corporate finance and transaction advisory?
Corporate finance focuses on a company’s overall financial strategy, including capital structure and funding. Transaction advisory focuses specifically on transactions—M&A, divestitures, and other corporate events. We provide both as integrated services.
4. What is financial due diligence?
Financial due diligence is the process of reviewing a company’s financial records and operating data to assess the accuracy of reported financials, sustainability of earnings, cash flow reliability, and identify financial, tax, and operational risks. In Nigeria, FDD is a critical safeguard given the prevalence of informal economies and varying standards of bookkeeping in some sectors.
5. What is investor readiness?
Investor readiness is the process of preparing a business to attract and secure investment. This includes developing professional financial statements, creating compelling business plans, establishing governance structures, and presenting the business in a way that resonates with investors.
6. Do you help with debt restructuring?
Yes. We help businesses renegotiate debt terms, extend maturities, reduce interest costs, and create sustainable repayment plans.
7. Do you serve businesses outside Lagos?
Yes. While our head office is in Ikeja, Lagos, we serve businesses across Nigeria and support cross-border transactions. Our advisory services are available to clients regardless of location.
8. How do I get started?
Contact us to schedule your free consultation. We’ll discuss your corporate finance and transaction needs, assess your situation, and provide recommendations for how we can help.
Contact Us
Structure capital, execute transactions, and drive strategic growth. Let us build a partnership that helps you navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
Schedule Your Free Consultation to discuss your corporate finance and transaction advisory needs and explore how we can help.
Phone: +234 802 320 0801, +234 807 576 5799
Email: info@qeeva.com
Address: 5, Ishola Bello Close, Off Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WAT