An investment mission involving American investors and spearheaded by Treadway has generated transactions worth an estimated US$2 billion following a tour of several African countries aimed at identifying new business opportunities.
The delegation visited South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania and Zanzibar in April, engaging with businesses and exploring opportunities across key sectors on the continent.
The trip has already resulted in the acquisition and financing of five renewable energy projects, underscoring growing international interest in Africa’s green economy. In addition, the process of listing an African company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has been initiated.
To facilitate the transaction, Treadway has partnered with South Africa-based Dea Ru, a JSE-approved Sponsor and Designated Advisor. The partnership seeks to increase the number of Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) listings on the JSE and channel more global capital into African enterprises.
Under the arrangement, Dea Ru is responsible for ensuring compliance with JSE regulations and engaging local investors, while Treadway focuses on sourcing investment opportunities and connecting with international investors.
The collaboration is intended to provide African businesses with greater access to capital markets while positioning the JSE as a gateway for international investment into the continent.
Through the partnership, American investors were introduced to the South African bourse and have since commenced the process of listing an African business through a SPAC structure. The company is expected to begin trading before the end of the year.
According to industry sources, Treadway played a key role in bringing together the American investors, while Dea Ru provided the regulatory and advisory support required to move the proposed listing forward.
The strategic alliance between Dea Ru and Treadway is expected to deliver two new listings on the JSE this year, a development that could strengthen cross-border investment flows and reinforce Africa’s attractiveness as a destination for international capital.
