Selected Transactions

Location

Year

Pezesha Africa Limited(Kenya)

Financial Due Diligence & Valuation

Potential acquisition of majority Stake in a financial institution in Ghana

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as financial advisor to Pezesha Africa(Kenya) to conduct Valuation, Financial and Tax Due Diligence on a financial institution in Ghana to enable them acquire majority stake.

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Ghana

2022

Vanguard Assurance Limited

Equity Financing

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as Financial Advisor and Arranger for Vanguard Assurance Limited equity capital raise.

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BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2022

RayCom Technologies Ghana Limited

Interim Management Services

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as Financial Management Consultant in providing Accounting, Financial Reporting and Business Advisory Services to RayCom Technologies Ghana Limited.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2021

AF AgroGIS Limited

Grant and Debt Financing

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as Financial Advisor and Arranger to AF AgroGIS Limited in accessing grant and credit facility for their business operations.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2021

AF AgroGIS Limited

AgriTech Business Coach & Investor Readiness Support

Samuel was an Agritech Business Coach to AF AgroGIS Limited (formerly, AF MAP WORKS) under an AgriTech Accelerator Investment Readiness Program, sponsored by Innohub Foundation, German Co-operation(GIZ), Wangara Green Ventures, absa and Make-IT in Africa.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2021

Agro Kings Limited

AgriTech Business Coach & Investor Readiness Support

Samuel was an Agritech Business Coach to Agro Kings Limited under an AgriTech Accelerator Investment Readiness Program, sponsored by Innohub Foundation, German Co-operation(GIZ), Wangara Green Ventures, absa and Make-IT in Africa.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2021

Emporium Enterprise(Nigeria)

Debt Financing

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as Financial Advisor and Arranger to Emporium Enterprise(Nigeria) in accessing credit facility from a financial institution in Nigeria for their business operations.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Nigeria

2021

Emporium Enterprise(Nigeria)

Mentorship Program

Samuel was a mentor for Emporium Enterprise under Ignite 2020 Mentorship program, initiated and sponsored by Guzakuza in partnership with the German Co-operation(GIZ) and sponsored by SyeComp, ERM, AgriImpact, Farmers Market, Eldeah and Agriculture Development Bank(ADB).

JayDam Farm (in Kenya).

                                  BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Nigeria

2021

JayDam Farm (Kenya)

Mentorship Program

Samuel a mentor for JayDam Farm (in Kenya). under Ignite 2020 Mentorship program, initiated and sponsored by Guzakuza in partnership with the German Co-operation(GIZ) and sponsored by SyeComp, ERM, AgriImpact, Farmers Market, Eldeah and Agriculture Development Bank(ADB).

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Kenya

2021

Atti-Atti Commodities Limited

Business Plan Preparation & Financial Modelling:

Prepared a business Plan and a financial model for Atti-Atti Commodities Limited (A licensed buying company in the cocoa industry in Ghana) for regulatory purpose.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2020

Selected Transactions

Location

Year

Kosmos Innovation Center(KIC)

Training & Capacity Building for Investor Readiness

Samuel conducted masterclass webinar on the topic: ‘Efficient Operations for Start Up Businesses’. This was organized by Kosmos Innovation Center(KIC), a business Incubator in Ghana for over fifteen (30) of its early stage investee SMEs in the Green Climate Sector.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2020-2021

Ghana Climate and Innovation Center(GCIC)

Training & Capacity Building for Investor Readiness:

Samuel acted as a trainer by conducting a 5-day intensive training on Business and Financial Structuring for Agro Sourcing Limited sponsored by Ghana Climate and Innovation Center(GCIC), a business incubator in Ghana under a World Bank project.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2020

Nsimbi Equipment Trading Limited

Financial Management & Market Entry Advisory:

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as business advisor to Nsimbi Equipment Trading Limited (A South African Mining Services Company) to set up a branch in Ghana. Also acted as Local Accountant by providing Financial Management and Reporting, Tax Advisory, Financial Planning, Budgeting and Liquidity Management services.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2020

Kokoo Aba Buyers Limited

Trade Finance Facility of USD 5.0 million

Brighton and Walton acted as Financial Advisor and Arranger to Kokoo Aba Buyers Limited (an agribusiness) for USD 5.0 million trade finance credit facility.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2019 – 2020

GCIC and Translight Solar

Financial Management & Investor Readiness Support

Samuel acted as Financial Management and Reporting Consultant(CFO) for Translight Solar Limited under the Investor Readiness Program facilitated by the Ghana Climate and Innovation Center(GCIC), a business incubator and sponsored by SNV Netherlands, InfoDev-Innovation & Entrepreneurship, The World Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Embassy of Denmark-Danida, Ashesi University, United Nations University and Ernst & Young(EY).

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2019 – 2020

GCIC and Sesi Technologies Limited

Financial Management & Investor Readiness Support

Samuel acted as Financial Management and Reporting Consultant(CFO) for Sesi Technologies Limited under the Investor Readiness Program facilitated by the Ghana Climate and Innovation Center(GCIC), a business incubator and sponsored by SNV Netherlands, InfoDev-Innovation & Entrepreneurship, The World Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Embassy of Denmark-Danida, Ashesi University, United Nations University and Ernst & Young(EY).

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GCIC and TechShelta Limited

Financial Management & Investor Readiness Support

Samuel acted  as Financial Management and Reporting Consultant(CFO) for TechShelta Limited under the Investor Readiness Program facilitated by the Ghana Climate and Innovation Center(GCIC), a business incubator and sponsored by SNV Netherlands, InfoDev-Innovation & Entrepreneurship, The World Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Embassy of Denmark-Danida, Ashesi University, United Nations University and Ernst & Young(EY).

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GCIC and Neat Eco Feeds Limited

Financial Management & Investor Readiness Support

Samuel acted as Financial Management and Reporting Consultant(CFO) for Neat Eco Feeds Limited under the Investor Readiness Program facilitated by the Ghana Climate and Innovation Center(GCIC), a business incubator and sponsored by SNV Netherlands, InfoDev-Innovation & Entrepreneurship, The World Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Embassy of Denmark-Danida, Ashesi University, United Nations University and Ernst & Young(EY).

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Goil & Agapet

Mergers & Acquisition Advisory:

Acted as Transaction Advisor for the long lease of Six (6) fuel stations of Agapet(Ghana) Limited to Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL), one of the top oil marketing companies in Ghana.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2018-2020

Asutsuare Sugar and Power Limited

Market Research and Feasibility Studies

Conducted feasibility study for Asutsuare Sugar and Power Limited for the establishment of a sugar factory in Ghana.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2018

Genuine Mutual Group Limited.

Business Plan Preparation & Advisory Services:

Prepared a comprehensive Business Plan and provided corporate advisory services to Genuine Mutual Group Limited.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2018

Royalty Capital Microfinance

Mergers & Acquisition Advisory:

Brighton and Walton Advisors acted as financial advisor for the sale of Royalty Capital Microfinance 100% shares to a strategic investor. Also conducted Valuation, Financial and Tax Due Diligence on Royalty Capital Microfinance.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2016 – 2017

Royal Kapita Limited

Business Diagnostics & Corporate Restructuring:

Conducted a comprehensive business diagnostic review on Royal Kapita, restructured and provided turnaround strategy by preparing a 5-year Strategic and Growth Plans, for adoption and implementation. Also raised funds for the company in catering for its short term liquidity needs.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2015

Detailed Assignments Executed and Led by Samuel Laweh

Location

Year

Family Fountain Asset Management Limited

Interim Management Services:

Samuel consulted for Family Fountain Asset Management Limited in acquiring the Fund Manager and Investment Advisors license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana, and played an interim management role by acting as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the company for almost one (1) year.  Also set up compliance and accounting systems for financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2015

Haubins Money Lending Limited

Financial Advisory

Prepared a comprehensive Information Memorandum document for Haubins Money Lending Limited to enable them raise funds from investors.

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2014

Capstone Capital Limited

Interim Management Services

Samuel provided interim Fund and Wealth Management services for Capstone Capital Limited. Managed the funds of high net worth individual and institutional clients of the company with total funds under management of GHS 5 million (USD 1.5million equivalent).

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2014

The Mint Microfinance

Business Diagnostics & Corporate Restructuring

Conducted a comprehensive business diagnostic review on the Mint Microfinance Limited, restructured and provided turnaround strategy. Prepared a treasury manual to guide them in their treasury and liquidity management and assisted them in setting up Asset/Liability Committee(ALCO) to enable them manage efficiently the company’s liquidity and Portfolio At Risk(PAR).

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2014

Investor Readiness Support:

Screened and assessed the business plans of over Twenty (20) early stage SMEs under the Enhancing Growth In New Enterprises (ENGINE) program. This was a Technoserve Ghana program with Five Million British Pounds Sterling (GBP 5million) funding from the UK Government through the Department For International Development (DFID).

BRIGHTON AND WALTON ADVISORS

Ghana

2014