Southern Arc Capital: Facilitating Investment into Africa Projects
Southern Arc Capital is an expert advisory firm offering advice for investments into African projects in areas such as mining, agriculture and manufacturing.
Overview
Southern Arc Capital proposes a scalable, de-risked investment structure connecting foreign capital and expertise with African mining and agriculture opportunities.
Our business is building high-trust, high-impact partnerships with institutional investors and governments through a model that blends trade & development finance, underpinned by ESG compliance, geopolitical alignment, and local governance.
We facilitate responsible investment alongside partners from Australia, China, India, and the Middle East, while leveraging development support from development institutions.
WHY INVEST IN AFRICA NOW
Food security and climate-smart agriculture are now central to national security agendas across the G20.
Supply chain diversification is being fast tracked by geopolitical realignments, sanctions, and energy security concerns.
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Global demand for critical minerals is set to surge dramatically by 2040, driven by clean energy and technology needs. Africa holds vast untapped reserves, making it a key potential supplier.
Africa’s industrialisation and green transition present first-mover advantages for investors with the right governance model.
Development partners (e.g. DFAT, USAID, JICA) are now financing Common User Facilities, ESG enforcement, and skills transfer, creating a blended finance opportunity.
WHY INVEST IN AFRICA NOW
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Global demand for critical minerals is set to surge dramatically by 2040, driven by clean energy and technology needs. Africa holds vast untapped reserves, making it a key potential supplier.
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Food security and climate-smart agriculture are now central to national security agendas across the G20.
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Africa’s industrialisation and green transition present first-mover advantages for investors with the right governance model.
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Supply chain diversification is being fast tracked by geopolitical realignments, sanctions, and energy security concerns.
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Development partners (e.g. DFAT, USAID, JICA) are now financing Common User Facilities, ESG enforcement, and skills transfer, creating a blended finance opportunity.
The Strategic Case For Africa & Strategic Benefits
The Strategic Case for Africa
- Reduces risk via embedded ESG and diplomatic engagement
- Diaspora-led governance and local intelligence
- Co-investment potential with China, India, and Middle East partners
- Strategic grant funding from DFID, USAID, DANIDA, JICA, and EU
Strategic Benefits
- Market expansion with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), allows for international firms to access vast markets in Africa and the U.S. duty-free.
- Enables international firms to expand into Africa with legitimacy and reduced risk.
- Aligns investors with the shifting global landscape of mineral and food supply chains, driven by geopolitical diversification, climate imperatives, and resource security
- Enables strategic entry backed by social license and ESG credentials
Problem
Limited Australian commercial presence in high-growth African sectors
Perceived risks around legal frameworks, ESG compliance, and land rights
Limited Australian commercial presence in high-growth African sectors
Solution
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Our de-risked partnership model blends foreign capital with local legitimacy
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Pre-vetted pipelines, ESG financing, and development partner co funding
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Projects embedded in diaspora-led governance and diplomatic cooperation
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We actively engage local governments & communities to facilitate local access to projects from the outset.
