SSC Capital

What SSC Capital does

SSC Capital is a boutique investment banking firm headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, founded in 2011 and operating with a team of approximately 10 people. The firm delivers corporate finance advisory, asset management, capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and financial markets services to a deliberately broad client base that includes multinational corporations, government agencies, mid-sized enterprises, private equity and venture capital firms, NGOs and development finance institutions, startups and SMEs, and high net worth individuals — including Sharia-compliant investors. It serves clients across nine countries spanning East Africa, the Middle East (UAE), the UK, the US, and Hong Kong, with physical offices in Dar es Salaam, Kigali, and Dubai, and a stated $400M+ in projects and transactions completed over 13 years.

The firm's underlying technology stack centers on five wholly-owned digital ventures: Shirkah (a Sharia-compliant investment platform), tainfund (a pre-seed angel fund targeting $10K-$30K tickets in Tanzanian startups), Wengi (an equity crowdfunding platform for African businesses), Mbadala Impact Fund (an early-stage impact fund currently in fundraising), and DealMe (a digital marketplace for impact investments in emerging markets). On the traditional side, the firm maintains working partnerships with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange for capital markets operations, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce for UAE legitimacy, and a network of 25+ global PE/VC firms including Vantage Capital for deal sourcing and co-investment.

Revenue is generated through five streams — corporate advisory fees, asset management fees, capital raising transaction and success fees, M&A advisory fees, and financial markets trading/brokerage fees — all priced on a quote/project basis with no disclosed public pricing tiers. Distribution is relationship-led: direct office consultations in three cities, inbound phone and website contact, and the firm's self-serve digital platforms. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional shareholders, funding rounds, or revenue figures, and operates with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or technology certifications.

Name

SSC Capital

Legal name

SSC Capital

Website

https://ssc.co.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SSC Capital is a Dar es Salaam-based boutique investment bank providing corporate advisory, capital raising, M&A, asset management, and financial markets services to governments, MNCs, DFIs, SMEs, and HNWIs across Africa, the UAE, UK, US, and Hong Kong, operating five digital investment platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Investment Banking

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150), Other Financial Investment Activities (5239)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) (FSANAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate LP Programs (Corporate as LP in VC/PE funds) (FSANAHAH), Corporate Strategic Partnership & Ecosystem Investment Arms (FSANAHAF)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate finance advisory
• Capital raising services
• Asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Masaki

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Advisory: Fees from strategic consulting services including market entry research, feasibility studies, restructuring, and corporate finance advisory
2. Asset Management: Management fees and performance fees from managing investments, wealth planning, portfolio management, family trusts, and collective investment schemes
3. Capital Raising: Transaction fees and success fees from facilitating angel investing, crowdfunding, private equity, venture capital, IPOs, and blended finance
4. Mergers & Acquisitions: Advisory fees from M&A transaction mandates including target identification, due diligence, valuation, and deal execution
5. Financial Markets: Trading, brokerage, and market participation fees from equity markets, bond/sukuk markets, real estate, commodities, and crypto/digital assets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SSC Capital provides boutique investment banking services spanning corporate advisory, asset management, capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and financial markets execution for clients across Africa. The firm complements its advisory franchise with proprietary digital investment platforms — including Shirkah (Sharia-compliant investing), tainfund (pre-seed angel fund), Wengi (equity crowdfunding), Mbadala Impact Fund, and DealMe (digital impact-investment marketplace) — that broaden access to deal flow for both institutional and individual investors.

Product overview

SSC Capital is a boutique investment banking firm offering financial services through five core divisions: Corporate Advisory, Asset Management, Capital Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Financial Markets. The company operates a portfolio of digital investment platforms and funds including Shirkah (sharia-compliant investment platform), tainfund (pre-seed angel fund for Tanzanian startups), Wengi (equity crowdfunding platform for African businesses), Mbadala Impact Fund (early-stage impact investment fund), and DealMe (digital marketplace for impact investments). These products collectively serve a range of investment needs from retail to institutional clients across Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shirkah: An investment platform that allows its investors to invest in sharia compliant investment opportunities.
• tainfund
• Wengi
• Mbadala Impact Fund
• DealMe

Products and services

• Corporate Advisory

Quantifiable outcome

• $400M+ in projects and transactions completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Dubai Chamber of CommercecoreOthersMember of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit public organization whose mission is to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai. This membership provides legitimacy and network access in the UAE market.
• Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partner for capital markets operations, enabling equity and debt issuance, trading, and brokerage services across East African markets.
• CIFCAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partner for investment and financial advisory services.
• TPSFmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partner, likely Tanzania Private Sector Foundation, for private sector development and investment facilitation.
• EquitativamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partner for financial markets services, potentially related to REITs or structured products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• FSD Africa: UK-funded financial sector development organization active across African markets. Comparable ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; relevant for understanding the institutional landscape SSC Capital serves (development finance and impact investing).

Direct peers

• African Capital Alliance: Pan-African investment firm operating across private equity, asset management, and advisory. Similar boutique structure and Pan-African advisory mandate to SSC Capital, with overlapping service lines and customer profiles.
• Vantage Capital: Pan-African private equity and mezzanine debt firm based in South Africa, focused on mid-market deals across the continent. Directly comparable to SSC Capital's PE/VC partnership and capital-raising activities, and already a named working partner.
• Afrinvest (West Africa): Nigerian investment banking and asset management firm offering advisory, brokerage, and research. Comparable as an Africa-rooted boutique with corporate advisory and securities services spanning multiple markets.
• Cytonn Investments: Kenya-based investment management and advisory firm offering real estate, private equity, asset management, and financial advisory. Directly comparable to SSC Capital as an African boutique offering diversified investment services across multiple jurisdictions.
• CardinalStone: Nigerian investment banking, asset management, and securities trading firm. Comparable as an Africa-rooted boutique offering corporate advisory, capital markets, and wealth management — directly overlapping SSC Capital's five-pillar model.
• Genghis Capital: Kenyan boutique investment bank offering advisory, capital raising, and securities trading. Comparable in scale and service breadth to SSC Capital, with a similar focus on East African corporate clients and SMEs.

Broad incumbents

• Investec: UK- and South Africa-listed bank and wealth manager with deep African investment banking operations. Larger-scale competitor with overlapping advisory, capital markets, and asset management capabilities targeting similar African corporate and institutional clients.
• Standard Bank Group: Africa's largest banking group by assets, with extensive corporate and investment banking operations across the continent. Provides overlapping advisory, capital markets, and asset management services at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Kukula Capital: Zambia-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage African businesses. Comparable as a smaller African VC, though more specialized in equity investing than SSC Capital's broader IB model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ssccapital_official
• Xx.com/capitalssc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssc-capital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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