A global investment banking and asset management firm with a deep and proven understanding of frontier and emerging economies across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Originally established in 2008 as Lion’s Head Global Partners, Cygnum Capital has grown from a small advisory business, into a global operation, becoming one of Africa’s largest fund managers, and broadening our Investment Banking footprint internationally, advising clients on “first-of-their-kind” transactions across key sectors including critical minerals, renewable energy, financial services, infrastructure, power, healthcare and real estate.
Today, we operate globally, with over 90 finance professionals across strategically located hubs on four continents. Headquartered in London, our team maintains a strong presence in Dubai, Amsterdam and in multiple locations in Sub-Saharan Africa - delivering local insight with a global perspective. We take a cross-functional approach, bringing the right combination of geographic and sectoral expertise, plus product, and industry knowledge, to our clients and investors.
Our client base is global and includes governments, multilateral institutions, corporations and financial institutions, as well as major international development agencies and foundations.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do, across the funds we manage, and the services we provide. Our long-term success is built on an unwavering commitment to addressing global socio-economic and environmental challenges through the development of financial markets.
Our culture means we put our clients first, delivering to them outstanding services, and always upholding the highest professional and personal standards.
