American-Led Kessner Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi, Secures Major African Deal
Abu Dhabi/London — In a bold move that showcases American entrepreneurial spirit on the global stage, Kessner Capital Management has announced its strategic expansion into Abu Dhabi while securing its first major financing deal in Africa with Harlequin International Ghana.
This isn't just another investment firm playing it safe. Kessner Capital Management, an alternative investment management company focused on African markets, is establishing a regional presence in Abu Dhabi through a strategic partnership with a UAE-based family office. The move creates an operational and relationship hub at the heart of the Gulf's institutional ecosystem while maintaining the group's primary operations in London.
Strategic Abu Dhabi Expansion Targets African Opportunities
The Abu Dhabi expansion represents smart business sense and strategic positioning. The emirate has become a critical financial platform for international asset management, attracting global players with its robust infrastructure and business-friendly environment.
According to Bruno-Maurice Monny, co-founder and Managing Partner of Kessner Capital Management: "Abu Dhabi has become essential for investors looking to engage in Africa."
This expansion demonstrates the kind of bold, calculated risk-taking that built American business success. Kessner isn't following the crowd but positioning itself where opportunity meets preparation.
First Deal Shows Real-World Impact
The credit facility extended to Harlequin International Ghana isn't just paperwork. It's designed to support a Ghanaian industrial player providing engineering and technical services to critical sectors. This represents exactly the kind of private sector solution that drives real economic growth.
Kessner emphasizes this first operation demonstrates its positioning: providing tailored financing solutions to African companies with solid operational fundamentals, addressing significant capital needs through market-based solutions rather than government dependency.
The company's strategy focuses on private credit oriented toward sustainable value creation, combining structuring expertise, risk discipline, and local partnerships. As Kessner launches its fund, the company's philosophy is clear: don't just finance, but support growth trajectories through governance and transparency requirements.
Free Market Solutions for African Growth
This approach embodies core conservative principles: private sector innovation, individual merit, and market-based solutions over government intervention. Kessner Capital Management represents the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that creates real value and jobs.
The company leverages ground-level approach and international partnerships to navigate market complexities, mitigate risks, and pursue risk-adjusted returns. This is capitalism working as intended, creating opportunities and driving growth through private investment rather than bureaucratic programs.
About Kessner Capital Management
Kessner Capital Management is an alternative investment management company focused on Africa, utilizing field-based approaches and international partnerships to navigate market complexity and deliver results.