Selfund deploys structured capital across trade, infrastructure, and markets — connecting ambition with execution across Africa and beyond.
Selfund is a specialist financial institution bridging global capital markets with frontier and emerging economies. We structure, originate, and deploy capital in trade, infrastructure, and financial markets — creating measurable economic value for our clients and the communities they serve.
With deep roots in Africa and strategic partnerships across four continents, we bring institutional-grade expertise to transactions of every scale — from supply chain optimisation to large-scale project financing.
Every transaction is stress-tested against evolving market conditions to ensure durability of returns.
We prioritise investments that generate social, environmental, and economic value simultaneously.
Relationships with 96+ banks and financial institutions give clients preferential access to capital markets.
Our integrated service platform spans the full capital lifecycle — from trade origination to institutional fund management — giving clients a single, trusted counterparty for complex financial needs.
End-to-end structuring of cross-border commerce — from letters of credit to aggregated procurement and demand-led supply chain financing across all sectors.
Learn moreBespoke debt and equity structures for infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects — designed to optimise returns and allocate risk with surgical precision.
Learn moreInstitutional-grade FX execution, liquidity management, and hedging solutions for corporates and governments managing complex multi-currency exposures.
Learn moreQuantitative back-office infrastructure and fund management support for hedge funds and asset managers — powered by our specialist fintech subsidiary.
Learn moreWe provide structured trade finance solutions that reduce friction, unlock working capital, and open new corridors for cross-border commerce. From raw commodities to finished goods, our platform covers every stage of the trade cycle — backed by one of the most extensive banking networks serving African and emerging markets.
Bank-backed payment guarantees protecting buyers and sellers in international transactions, reducing counterparty risk across jurisdictions.
Reverse factoring and supplier payment programmes that improve cash conversion cycles and strengthen the full supply chain ecosystem.
Leveraging our global supplier network to source goods and services at optimal cost — including aggregated procurement that unlocks economies of scale across multiple clients.
Data-informed demand forecasting integrated with financing structures, ensuring clients maintain optimal inventory positions without constraining working capital.
Pre-export finance, commodity-backed lending, and structured commodity trade facilities — particularly across energy, agriculture, and minerals in African markets.
Financial guarantee instruments and fixed-income collateral structures that de-risk transactions — covering 20%–50% of project value to reduce net interest burden and FX exposure.
We structure and arrange long-term capital for projects that demand more than a standard bank loan. Our two-pillar approach — senior debt and equity — allows us to tailor the optimal capital stack for each project's risk profile, sector dynamics, and sponsor objectives.
We arrange and structure senior and mezzanine debt facilities for large-scale infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects — engineered to match asset cash flows and minimise refinancing risk.
For sponsors seeking to preserve balance sheet capacity or attract value-adding partners, we source and structure equity investments — from direct placements to co-investment with institutional and strategic investors.
"We believe the most durable projects have both profit and purpose. When a sound economic model meets the right capital structure, the multiplier effect benefits investors, communities, and economies alike."
In partnership with our FCA-regulated treasury partner, we provide sophisticated currency and liquidity solutions for corporates, governments, and institutions navigating today's volatile and interconnected financial markets.
Competitive spot and forward pricing across major, minor, and exotic currency pairs — including African currencies that most global banks underserve.
Structured FX and interest rate hedging programmes that protect P&L from adverse market movements, aligned to your accounting treatment and risk appetite.
Specialist capability to repatriate restricted and exotic currencies common across African and frontier markets — converting local proceeds into hard currency efficiently and compliantly.
Unsecured and secured credit lines to support ongoing treasury operations, bridging requirements, and settlement obligations — structured around your cash flow cycle.
Delivered through our specialist fintech subsidiary, this service provides the quantitative infrastructure and operational backbone that modern fund managers need to compete — without the overhead of building it in-house.
Alpha model development, factor research, backtesting frameworks, and strategy validation — from systematic equity to multi-asset and alternative risk premia.
Accurate, timely fund accounting, NAV calculation, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance support — complete transparency for fund managers and investors.
Real-time risk dashboards, VaR modelling, stress testing, and attribution analysis — enabling faster, more informed portfolio decisions.
Trade confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and counterparty management — freeing investment teams to focus on alpha generation.
Custom data architecture, market data integration, EMS/OMS connectivity — built to institutional standards and deployable at any fund size.
Our mandate is deliberately broad. Capital should flow where opportunity meets readiness — across sectors, geographies, and asset classes. Whether a frontier energy project or a global agri-commodity trade, our team brings sector-specific expertise to every engagement.
Our heritage is African — but our network is global. With banking relationships across 96 institutions and a track record spanning 40+ countries, we are the bridge between international capital markets and the investment opportunities shaping the next era of growth.
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda — our home market with the deepest origination capability and local insight.
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe — active deal flow and growing partner networks across the continent's largest economies.
GCC sovereign and private capital, pan-Asian trade corridors and supply chain networks — connecting African demand to global supply.
UK, EU, and North American institutional investors, DFIs, and banking partners who co-invest and co-arrange alongside Selfund.
Whether you have a transaction ready to close or an idea still taking shape, our advisors are ready to explore what's possible. We respond to every serious enquiry within one business day.
Emailhello@sel.fund
Phone+254 713 797 941
HeadquartersNairobi, Kenya