YOUR PARTNER OF CHOICE IN
AFRICA AND MENAT
THE MWD GROUP
The MWD Group is an independent firm focused on investment management in emerging markets, specializing in private credit and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
Through MWD Capital HK and MWD Commodities Trading HK, we invest in emerging markets with a focus on commodities, infrastructure, ESG, natural resources and agriculture.
We manage $400 million in assets under management and have executed co-investments totalling $250 million. Our focus on short- and medium-term financing solutions supports our vision to be the top alternative lender in Africa, MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey), and Southeast Asia.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, our team includes over 40 global experts, with leadership bringing over 75 years of combined experience in emerging markets.
Our strengths are in sourcing, structuring and executing custom solutions across different regions. Our in-house team handles deal origination, structuring and execution - allowing us to secure the best positions in the capital structure, enhance investment value and deliver efficiency throughout the value chain.
Since 2014, this strategy has delivered strong annual returns of 18-20%, with successful exits, no defaults and no local currency risks.
THE EMERGING
MARKETS PRIVATE CREDIT FUND
The Fund is a new, closed-end private credit fund focused on distress and special situations opportunities in global emerging markets
We laser-focus on investment-driven trade flows in AFRICA and MENAT (Middle East, North Africa & Turkey).
We extend debt capital to growth-focused corporates, plus sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities on trade-related critical commodities.
LONG TERM FOCUS
VISION
To be the leading private financier in Africa and MENAT.
We want to be recognized for our transformative impact on economic growth and development.
To end the ‘Africa unplugged’ paradigm in global trade via innovative funding, marketing and logistics solutions.
Fund
Managed by MWD Capital HK.
Creating long term supply and trade funding solutions for growth-focused clients across Africa, MENAT and Southeast Asia.
$400 million in assets under management, $250m in co-investments.
With a target of $500m and a $100m first close in 2024, the Fund has a pipeline of >$30bn.
MISSION
To deliver sustainable returns via innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence.
To drive the triple bottom line – people, planet and prosperity – and focus our energy on building the new.
To ensure seamless ESG integration and continuous improvement cycles (‘boom loops’) in everything we do.
FOCUS
Primary focus on Africa, MENAT and Southeast Asia, with secondary focus on ESG.
We extend debt capital to growth-focused corporates, plus sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities on trade-related critical commodities.
STRATEGY
Investments focused on commodities, infrastructure, natural resources and agriculture.
We leverage superior industry expertise and local resources to invest in regional infrastructure and eliminate the current ‘export / import’ paradigm.
TEAM
A global team, plus management with over 75 years’ emerging market experience.
Our cross-sector expertise, and disciplined R&A ensures we are ahead of the curve in capitalizing on high-quality investments.