Africa is the world's fastest-growing investment frontier. With a combined GDP surpassing $3 trillion and a working-age population set to exceed one billion by 2035, the continent offers unparalleled opportunity for investors who know where—and how—to engage.
Yet for years, investors have faced the same persistent barriers: information asymmetry, unreliable partners, opaque regulatory environments, and the sheer complexity of operating across 54 different jurisdictions. The Open Sourcing was founded precisely to dismantle these barriers.
Transparency at Every Step
Our investor support model begins with what we call "open intelligence" — the systematic gathering, verification, and delivery of actionable market data to our clients. Before any capital is deployed, our teams conduct on-the-ground feasibility studies, regulatory mapping, and competitor analysis specific to your sector and target country.
"We do not point investors at opportunities from a desk in London. We walk the site, meet the founders, and verify the numbers ourselves." — The Open Sourcing Advisory Team
Speed Without Sacrificing Rigour
Our average time from initial mandate to first qualified opportunity introduction is under 14 business days. This is possible because of our pre-vetted network of 150+ local partners across South Africa, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and beyond — all of whom share our standards for transparency, compliance, and ethical conduct.
Post-Investment Support
The relationship does not end at deal close. The Open Sourcing provides ongoing monitoring, local team set-up assistance, performance benchmarking, and rapid-response support during any operational challenge — ensuring your investment not only enters Africa successfully but scales sustainably.
If you are considering your first African investment — or looking to optimise an existing portfolio — speak with our investment team today.