CONNECTING IDEAS TO CAPITAL
Our Services
We deliver world-class investment banking services that bridge African enterprise
with global capital markets.
Mergers & Acquisitions
(M&A)
We advise corporates and investors on strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships. Our team provides end-to-end support across the transaction cycle — from target identification and valuation to deal structuring and execution. Whether buy-side or sell-side, we ensure every deal maximizes shareholder value and stands up to global standards.
Equity Capital Raising
Octavian Africa helps clients access equity markets to fuel growth, expansion, or recapitalisation. We structure and execute equity offerings including private placements, IPOs, and follow-on issuances. With deep investor relationships and international reach, we connect African businesses with capital from across the globe.
Debt Capital Raising
We advise on debt solutions that balance cost, risk, and flexibility. Our expertise covers syndicated loans, corporate bonds, structured finance, and project financing. We position clients with the right debt instruments to optimise their capital structure and support long-term growth.
Valuation & Deal Structuring
We build robust financial models and valuations that form the foundation of successful transactions. Our approach combines cash flow analysis, comparables, and precedent transactions with local market insight. From deal terms to financing structures, we design frameworks that align incentives, minimise risk, and deliver sustainable value.
Investment Memoranda
& Pitch Materials
Clear, compelling communication is critical when raising capital. We prepare professional investment memoranda, teasers, and pitch decks that tell your story with precision and impact. Our materials are tailored for international investors, ensuring compliance, clarity, and credibility at every stage of the fundraising process.
WHO WE ARE
Octavian Africa is a boutique investment bank focused on delivering world-class advisory and execution to corporates and investors across Africa. We specialise in equity and debt capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic financial advisory.
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Our philosophy is simple: combine deep local knowledge with global standards, connecting ambitious businesses to the capital and partnerships they need to grow.
Julian Macfarlane
Managing Director
Julian brings over 20 years’ experience in investment banking and asset management. His career includes senior roles at Citi and Netwealth, where he advised on complex cross-border financings and strategic transactions across telecoms, energy, mining, and financial services.
He founded Octavian Africa to bridge African opportunity with global capital markets. His expertise spans capital raising, deal structuring, valuation, and M&A advisory — delivered with a hands-on approach and international perspective.
Fungai Nzenza
Director
Fungai has extensive expertise, leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering tangible results in business development and sales. Avid entrepreneur and innovator with a special interest in financial technology, Fungai’s has worked across the largest banks in Australia including Bankwest, National Australia Bank and Westpac, showcasing his ability to drive business growth, foster client relationships, and lead strategic initiatives effectively.
Fungai has a Master of Science from Northeastern University in Boston (US), Master of Commerce in International Business from Swinburne University of Technology (Aus) and a Bachelor of Financial Planning from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Aus).
Julian Macfarlane
Managing Director
Julian brings over 20 years’ experience in investment banking and asset management. His career includes senior roles at Citi and Netwealth, where he advised on complex cross-border financings and strategic transactions across telecoms, energy, mining, and financial services.
He founded Octavian Africa to bridge African opportunity with global capital markets. His expertise spans capital raising, deal structuring, valuation, and M&A advisory — delivered with a hands-on approach and international perspective.
Strategic Partners
Collaboration. Trust. Growth.
Strategic partnerships play a crucial role in our success, augmenting our capabilities and driving innovation. By capitalizing on each other's strengths, we navigate challenges and attain new milestones together. We hold our partners in high regard and recognize their significant contribution to our journey.
