I&M Burbidge Capital Limited
Overview
I&M Burbidge Capital Limited is a corporate finance advisory firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. The firm specializes in advising businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa on significant capital raising through IPOs, private equity, debt, and mergers & acquisitions transactions, focusing on mid and large-sized companies with typical transaction sizes ranging from $5 million to $300 million. Established in 2010 by Edward Burbidge as Burbidge Capital Limited, the company expanded its reach to Uganda in 2012 and the United Kingdom in 2016. In that year, I&M Group PLC acquired a 65% stake in Burbidge Capital, leading to its rebranding as I&M Burbidge Capital. The firm is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority in Kenya and Uganda and is a licensed Nominated Advisor by the Nairobi Securities Exchange for the Growth Enterprise Market Segment. I&M Burbidge Capital has a diverse portfolio across various sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, real estate, consumer goods, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing, education, media, transport, logistics, and tourism. The firm's investment approach is sector-agnostic, leveraging its team's experience across key industry sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa to create long-term value and solutions for clients. The firm has completed over 100 mandates, demonstrating its active presence in the market. The firm's investment philosophy centers on providing comprehensive advisory services tailored to the unique needs of each client, aiming to deliver strategic capital solutions that drive growth and value creation. I&M Burbidge Capital's track record includes advising on significant transactions such as the listing of Flame Tree Group on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in 2014 and the $10 million bond issued by Prime Bank in 2016. The firm's expertise in navigating capital markets in East Africa has positioned it as a leading corporate finance advisory firm in the region.
Investment Focus
- Mid to large-sized companies
- Transaction sizes between $5 million and $300 million
- Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does I&M Burbidge Capital Limited invest in?
I&M Burbidge Capital Limited invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. I&M Burbidge Capital Limited is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does I&M Burbidge Capital Limited invest at?
I&M Burbidge Capital Limited backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 5M - 300M.
Which regions does I&M Burbidge Capital Limited invest in?
I&M Burbidge Capital Limited invests across United Kingdom, Kenya and Uganda.
What companies has I&M Burbidge Capital Limited invested in?
I&M Burbidge Capital Limited's portfolio includes Flame Tree Group, Prime Bank, Chims Telecom and Ma Cuisine.
How do I contact I&M Burbidge Capital Limited?
I&M Burbidge Capital Limited's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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