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Democratizing African Capital Markets

Bridging African businesses with global investors through a transparent, secure, and innovative debt marketplace.

How Nandela Works

Our streamlined process connects African businesses with global investors through a secure and transparent marketplace.

1

Issuer Onboarding

African businesses, governments, and municipalities submit financial documents, project details, and collateral information for validation.

2

Due Diligence

Independent rating agencies and legal partners evaluate creditworthiness and asset legitimacy, ensuring transparency and risk assessment.

3

Market Listing

Verified debt instruments are listed with clear terms, risk profiles, and optional hedging instruments to mitigate volatility risks.

4

Investment & Settlement

Global investors review opportunities, place bids, and complete transactions through secure banking channels with automated payment systems.

Our Investment Products

Nandela offers a diverse range of debt instruments tailored to meet various investment needs and preferences.

Private Placements

Custom debt offerings for institutional investors seeking exposure to high-growth African sectors.

  • Minimum Investment: $50,000
  • Flexible Terms: 1-10 years
  • Multiple Currencies Available
  • Tailored Risk Profiles
  • Direct Issuer Engagement

Public Bonds

Standardized, regulated bond instruments providing broader access to African debt markets.

  • Minimum Investment: $5,000
  • Quarterly Interest Payments
  • Standardized Documentation
  • Secondary Market Liquidity
  • Diverse Sector Exposure

Crowd Bonds

Democratized investment opportunities backed by tangible assets, accessible to retail investors.

  • Minimum Investment: $500
  • Asset-Backed Securities
  • Transparent Project Milestones
  • Community Investment Focus
  • Regular Performance Updates

Risk Management

Sophisticated hedging instruments designed to mitigate the unique risks of African investments.

  • Cross-Currency Swaps
  • Interest Rate Protection
  • Commodity Price Hedging
  • Political Risk Insurance
  • Inflation Protection Options

Real-World Examples

Discover how various African entities are using Nandela to access capital through natural resource-backed and traditional financing while enabling global investors to diversify their portfolios.

Nigerian Agribusiness Expansion

A growing Nigerian agribusiness sought $10 million to expand its operations across West Africa, offering excellent returns but facing currency volatility challenges.

Solution: Issued a USD-denominated bond with integrated cross-currency swaps allowing European investors to receive returns in EUR while protecting against NGN fluctuations.

Result: Successfully raised capital at competitive rates while investors gained exposure to African agriculture with reduced forex risk.

Zambian Copper Mine Financing

A medium-sized Zambian copper producer needed $20 million for expansion but faced challenges with commodity price volatility impacting revenue projections.

Solution: Issued bonds backed by future production while utilizing Nandela's futures contracts to lock in copper prices at $9,000/ton for three years.

Result: Asian investors gained exposure to African mining with reduced commodity price risk, while the mine secured predictable financing terms.

Congolese Sovereign Emission

The Republic of Congo needed $500 million to fund critical infrastructure development but faced high borrowing costs due to past debt restructuring and uncertain oil revenue forecasts.

Solution: Issued sovereign bonds secured by certified forest carbon credits from the country's 23.9 million hectares of rainforest, with transparent verification and monitoring systems.

Result: Achieved favorable financing terms (5.75% vs. traditional 8-9%) while attracting ESG-focused investors and establishing a sustainable natural resource management model.

Chadian Oil-Backed Bond Emission

Chad's national oil company sought $150 million to expand production capacity in promising new fields while traditional lenders remained hesitant due to geopolitical concerns.

Solution: Structured a 7-year bond backed by certified oil reserves with embedded commodity hedging protecting against price volatility below $45/barrel.

Result: Fully subscribed by a diverse investor base including pension funds and family offices, with international transparency monitors ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Cameroonian Real Estate Development

A Cameroonian real estate promoter needed $2 million to develop a residential complex but faced challenges attracting traditional financing.

Solution: Issued a crowd bond backed by validated land title worth $2.5 million, allowing investments as small as $500 from global retail investors.

Result: Project fully funded within 45 days, with investors secured by the underlying land value and attractive 6% returns paid semi-annually.

South African Municipality Infrastructure

A South African municipality needed ZAR 100 million for a critical water project but faced challenges attracting international investors concerned about currency risk.

Solution: Issued ZAR-denominated bonds with integrated hedging tools allowing Japanese investors to convert payments to JPY at locked-in rates.

Result: Essential infrastructure funded while international investors gained exposure to municipal bonds with mitigated currency risk.

About Nandela

Nandela is pioneering a transformative approach to African capital markets. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, robust risk management, and a commitment to transparency, we're creating a global platform that empowers African businesses and connects them with international investors.

Mission

Democratize access to capital for African businesses while providing secure, transparent investment opportunities for global investors.

Vision

To become the leading digital marketplace for African debt instruments, driving economic growth and financial inclusion across the continent.

Phase Two: Real-World Asset Tokenization

In our next phase, Nandela will evolve into a Web3-enabled ecosystem, transforming how African assets are financed.

RWA Tokenization

Physical assets like wind farms, mining operations, and agricultural land will be digitized into blockchain-based tokens, allowing for fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity.

Web3 Issuance

Debt instruments will be issued as smart contracts on blockchain networks, automating payments, compliance checks, and trading while reducing intermediaries.

Global Access

Tokenized assets will attract crypto-savvy investors and retail participants worldwide, dramatically expanding the investor base for African projects.

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