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De-risk your entry with the right partner.

Pairing global standards with local execution is often the fastest, safest route into Ghana and wider West Africa. We help you select, structure and supervise local partnerships that protect your IP, meet compliance, and accelerate distribution.

  • Curated partner shortlists based on sector fit and track record
  • Transparent due diligence, board-approved frameworks, and KPI dashboards
  • Balanced agreements that align incentives and protect your downside

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Why it matters

Local intelligence & faster execution

Navigate permits, distribution, procurement, and hiring with teams already trusted on the ground. The right partner compresses timelines and unlocks credible relationships you can’t buy overnight.

Risk control

Compliance, governance & safeguards

We embed anti-corruption clauses, board visibility, financial controls, and milestone-based payouts to ensure your brand and capital are protected throughout the partnership.

Partnership Models We Structure

Tailored to sector, capital intensity, and regulatory requirements.

Joint Venture (JV)

Equity-based vehicle with shared control. Clear reserved matters, put/call options, drag-tag rights, and milestone capitalisation.

Distributor/Agent

Exclusive or multi-channel sales rights with territory KPIs, MAP pricing, SLAs, and audit rights.

Representative Office

Low-risk market discovery with brand presence, lead generation, and compliance-bound activities.

Managed SPV

Ring-fenced project company with fiduciary oversight, escrowed disbursements, and independent directors.

Our Due Diligence & Selection Process

Transparent, time-boxed, and decision-ready.

1) Long-List to Short-List (2–3 weeks)

  • Market scan: licenses, capacity, client references
  • Reputation checks: litigation, sanctions, PEP screening
  • Commercial fit: coverage, pipeline, incentives

2) Deep-Dive & LOI (2 weeks)

  • Financials & ops audit, site visits, management interviews
  • Draft LOI: roles, KPIs, exclusivity windows, data room
  • Term sheet alignment and board briefing pack

3) Legal & Compliance (2–4 weeks)

  • Anti-bribery, AML/CFT, beneficial ownership verification
  • Agreement drafting: reserved matters, step-in rights, QA
  • Registration, tax, and regulatory approvals

4) Launch & Supervision (ongoing)

  • KPI dashboarding, quarterly reviews, and training
  • Dispute resolution pathways & renewal triggers
  • Scale-up roadmap and regional replication

Built-In Safeguards

Your interests are protected by design.

Governance

Board representation, reserved matters, independent audit, and transparent reporting cadence.

Financial Controls

Escrow milestones, dual signatories, cost approvals, and quarterly reconciliations.

Brand & IP

Trademark licensing, QA/CSR standards, MAP enforcement, and termination for cause.

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