Kessner Capital Management Expands Abu Dhabi Operations, Secures First African Investment with Harlequin International Ghana
Abu Dhabi/London — Kessner Capital Management, an alternative investment firm focused on African markets, has announced a strategic expansion of its regional presence in Abu Dhabi through a partnership with a UAE-based family office. This expansion establishes an operational and relationship hub within the Gulf's institutional ecosystem while maintaining the group's primary operations in London.
Alongside this strategic move, Kessner has confirmed completion of its inaugural transaction: a credit facility granted to Harlequin International Ghana (HIT) to support execution of a procurement contract. This marks the fund's first structured and closed transaction since its launch.
Abu Dhabi: Strategic Gateway for Africa-Focused Institutional Capital
The Abu Dhabi expansion reflects broader consolidation trends positioning the emirate as an international financial platform, driven by infrastructure deepening and the arrival of global asset management players.
According to Bruno-Maurice Monny, co-founder and Managing Partner of Kessner Capital Management: "Abu Dhabi has become essential for investors seeking African exposure."
This positioning leverages Abu Dhabi's growing role as a bridge between Middle Eastern capital and African opportunities, with institutional investors increasingly viewing the emirate as a strategic launchpad for continental investments.
Inaugural Transaction Anchored in Real Economy
The credit facility extended to Harlequin International Ghana supports a Ghanaian industrial player active in engineering and technical services, particularly serving structural sectors of the economy.
Kessner emphasizes this first operation illustrates its positioning: providing tailored financing solutions to African companies with solid operational fundamentals, addressing significant capital needs across the continent.
The firm frames its strategy within private credit logic oriented toward sustainable value creation, combining structuring expertise, risk discipline, and local partnerships. The company reinforces its philosophy of not merely financing but accompanying growth trajectories through governance and transparency requirements.
Data-Driven Approach to African Investment
Market analysis indicates substantial financing gaps across African markets, with traditional banking systems often unable to meet growing demand from mid-market enterprises. Kessner's model addresses this through structured credit solutions designed for local market conditions.
The firm's dual-hub strategy, spanning London's financial expertise and Abu Dhabi's regional connectivity, positions it to capitalize on increasing Gulf interest in African assets while maintaining European institutional relationships.
About Kessner Capital Management
Kessner Capital Management operates as an alternative investment management firm focused on Africa. The company leverages ground-level approaches and international-local partnerships to navigate market complexity, mitigate risks, and pursue risk-adjusted returns.
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