Woodhall Capital

What Woodhall Capital does

Woodhall Capital is a London- and Lagos-headquartered financial advisory firm founded in 2014 by Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, specializing in connecting African financial institutions, large corporates, and sovereign/subnational entities with international capital. The firm operates across three practice areas — Trade, Advisory, and Sovereign — offering services that include factoring, structured trade finance, borrowing base financing, supply chain finance, capital raising, M&A advisory, corporate lending, portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk management. Its underlying delivery model is relationship-driven advisory rather than a proprietary technology platform; the firm's technology stack is not described in available materials and no software products, APIs, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The firm generates revenue primarily through professional-services advisory fees and transaction-based arrangement/success fees on capital raises. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, structured to transaction complexity, with multi-year engagement contracts. The firm has raised $6 billion for clients since inception across 30+ deals, with disclosed transactions including a $215M sole-arranged facility for a foremost African bank (2023), a $125M multi-tranche facility for an EMEA-based financial institution (2024), and a $50M facility from EBID for a West African financial institution (2024). Customer concentration is high, centered on a small number of enterprise financial-institution and government mandates. The firm maintains three wholly owned subsidiaries — Woodhall International Trading, Woodhall Finance House, and Woodhall Capital International Foundation (WCIF) — and is expanding its footprint with new global offices planned for Abu Dhabi in 2026 alongside a new flagship Lagos HQ ("The Oak") opened in January 2026.

Name

Woodhall Capital

Legal name

Woodhall Capital Ltd.

Website

https://woodhallcap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodhall Capital is a London- and Lagos-based financial advisory firm founded in 2014 that connects African financial institutions, large corporates, and sovereigns with international capital, having raised $6B+ across 30+ deals via three practice areas: Trade, Advisory, and Sovereign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Advisory Services

NAICS

Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Loan Brokers (6163), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE), Project Finance Capital Raising Intermediation (FSAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Financial advisory services
• Trade finance solutions
• Capital raising advisory
• Sovereign advisory services
• Mergers and acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Financial Advisory Fees: Woodhall Capital earns fees for providing expert financial advisory services, including tax optimization strategies, financial planning, and strategic guidance to clients seeking international funding.
2. Capital Raising and Arrangement Fees: The firm earns arrangement fees and success-based fees for raising capital, structuring loan facilities, and facilitating mergers and acquisitions for clients. This includes acting as sole arranger for loan facilities (e.g., $215M dual-tranched facility) and securing funding from international banks and multilateral institutions.
3. International Funding Advisory: Revenue is generated by connecting clients in emerging markets with global capital providers, facilitating access to global capital markets, and structuring complex financial transactions including debt and equity offerings. Fees are earned on successful transaction completion.
4. M&A Advisory Fees: Woodhall Capital provides M&A advisory services including strategic planning, valuation, due diligence, and post-merger integration support, earning fees for transaction completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Woodhall Capital is an Africa-focused financial advisory firm that helps African financial institutions, large corporates, and sovereigns raise international capital through capital raising, debt and equity advisory, M&A, structured trade finance, factoring, borrowing base, supply chain finance, and on-lending. The firm connects African capital seekers with a global network of banks and multilateral institutions and earns advisory and arrangement fees on each transaction.

Product overview

Woodhall Capital is a financial advisory firm offering a unified suite of services across three practice areas: Trade, Advisory, and Sovereign. The Trade division provides factoring, structured trade finance, borrowing base financing, and supply chain finance solutions. The Advisory practice offers portfolio management, asset allocation, risk management, on-lending facilitation, and international funding advisory services. The Sovereign division focuses on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate lending for institutional clients. The company specialises in connecting international investors with opportunities in emerging markets, particularly infrastructure and energy projects in Africa, having raised over $6 billion to date with plans to mobilise $50 billion for Nigeria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factoring Accounts receivable financing solution offering businesses a strategic mechanism to optimise cash flow and strengthen working capital by converting receivables into immediate liquidity. Targeted at businesses in Africa engaged in domestic and cross-border trade.
• Structured Trade Finance Tailored trade finance solutions for complex international transactions, including pre-export financing, warehouse financing, and commodity financing to support clients engaged in global trade. Targeted at African corporates, trading houses, and international oil companies with Africa-based operations.
• Borrowing Base Financing Borrowing base financing using inventory and accounts receivable as collateral to provide businesses with working capital for cash flow management and trade operations. Targeted at African corporates managing inventory and receivables across domestic and cross-border supply chains.
• Supply Chain Finance Purchase order (PO) financing delivered through Woodhall International Trading, helping clients secure funds for large orders and ensure efficient supply chain operations. Targeted at African enterprises managing large purchase orders and cross-border supply chains.
• Corporate Lending Bespoke corporate lending solutions providing businesses with financial resources for growth, working capital management, and strategic initiatives through traditional bank loans, syndicated facilities, or alternative financing structures. Targeted at African corporates, banks, and large institutions.
• International Funding Advisory Tailored advisory services facilitating clients' access to global capital markets and optimising financing strategies, leveraging Woodhall Capital's network to identify suitable funding sources and structure complex debt and equity transactions. Targeted at African financial institutions, corporates, and sovereigns seeking international capital.
• On-Lending Facilitation of capital flow from financial institutions to borrowers through customized lending arrangements, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between lenders and borrowers. Targeted at African banks and financial institutions intermediating capital to end borrowers.
• Capital Raising Comprehensive services helping clients navigate the complexities of international fundraising for mergers, acquisitions, and project finance, connecting African capital seekers with global investors. Targeted at African sovereigns, subnational governments, and large corporates seeking growth and project capital.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Expert M&A advisory facilitating seamless transactions through strategic planning, valuation, target identification, due diligence, and post-merger integration support. Targeted at large African corporates, financial institutions, and sovereigns pursuing cross-border M&A.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $6 billion raised from international investors since inception in 2014
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nigeria Governors' ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2025Woodhall Capital, in strategic partnership with the Nigeria Governors' Forum and AfreximBank, hosted a curated pre-Forum cocktail event in Algiers, Algeria. The event brought together investors, policymakers, and thought leaders including the Governor of Zamfara State and the Lagos State Commissioner for Trade and Investment. The partnership sets the tone for an upcoming International Investor Forum in London, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
• Trussell TrustminorOthers · 5 May 2023Woodhall Capital International Foundation (WCIF) and Trussell Trust signed a partnership agreement at the Lanesborough Hotel. The partnership is described as strengthening shared missions to combat hunger and poverty. On behalf of WCIF, Chairman Mr Viavo Hunponu-Wusu and Trustee Pastor Olaolu Adefarasin signed the agreement. Mr Garry Lemon, Director of Strategic Engagement, signed on behalf of Trussell Trust.
• Heineken – Felix Ohiwerei Trust FundminorOthersWoodhall Capital International Foundation partnered with the Heineken Felix Ohiwerei Trust Fund, which runs the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award. WCIF committed to sponsoring a cohort of students from year 10 through post year 11, providing internship opportunities, mentorship programmes, and access to professionals.
• Bank of Africa DubaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoodhall Capital hosted partners from the Bank of Africa Dubai at The Oak, Lagos headquarters, in an event focused on strengthening financial corridors and connecting Nigerian enterprise to the global market. The event reflected the firm's broader mission of bridging African capital markets with international investors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vetiva Capital Management: Nigerian investment banking and asset management firm providing capital raising, brokerage, and advisory services to corporates and financial institutions in West Africa — a direct competitive peer in Woodhall's primary geography.
• FBNQuest Merchant Bank: Nigerian merchant bank offering capital raising, M&A, and advisory services to corporates and financial institutions; comparable to Woodhall in the Nigerian/West African capital-raising advisory market.
• Chapel Hill Denham: Lagos-based investment bank providing capital raising, M&A advisory, and asset management to Nigerian and West African corporates and financial institutions — directly comparable in product set (advisory, capital raising, M&A) and target clients to Woodhall Capital.
• Renaissance Capital: Emerging-markets focused investment bank with deep Africa and EMEA presence offering equity capital markets, debt capital markets, and M&A advisory — directly comparable capital-raising intermediary operating across similar client geographies.
• CardinalStone Capital: Nigerian investment banking and advisory firm focused on capital markets, M&A, and equity/debt capital raising for West African corporates and financial institutions — directly comparable product offering and customer base.
• IC Securities: Ghanaian investment bank providing capital markets, M&A, and advisory services to West African corporates and financial institutions — a regional peer with overlapping product set and customer base.

Others

• AfreximBank: African multilateral trade finance and development bank and a strategic partner of Woodhall Capital — comparable because it directly arranges and funds trade finance and capital solutions for African corporates and financial institutions, though it is also a key counterparty in Woodhall's deals.

Emerging players

• Helios Investment Partners: Pan-African private equity firm investing capital and advising on transactions in African financial services and infrastructure — an emerging player in adjacent capital allocation that competes for similar institutional clients.

Broad incumbents

• Rand Merchant Bank: Pan-African investment banking division of FirstRand with broad advisory, capital raising, and trade finance capabilities across the continent — larger incumbent competing with Woodhall for large African mandates.
• Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking: Africa's largest corporate and investment bank with full-spectrum advisory, capital markets, and trade finance capabilities — a broad incumbent that supplies funding to deals Woodhall arranges (e.g., $125M facility) and competes for mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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