Our Company
FirstCap is the unified brand identity for FirstHoldCo and part of the strong heritage of one of the leading financial service groups in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past ten years, we have grown from an investment banking boutique to a full-service investment bank and asset management group.
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At FirstCap, we are committed to providing innovative banking solutions for our diverse customer base, including corporate organisations, governments, institutional investors, financial institutions, affluent and high net-worth individuals. We offer a broad range of solutions to our clients through our various businesses. We arrange finance through the Bank and capital markets, provide strategic advice, trade/broker securities across asset classes, develop investment solutions, secure assets and ensure wealth creation and preservation.
FirstCap is a leading investment company in Africa that delivers a wide range of financial services through various businesses – Corporate and Investment Banking, Investment Management (Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Agency Services and Trustees) and Institutional Securities (Structured Products, Fixed Income, Currencies & Treasury and Equities).
All FirstHoldco companies share a common vision, set of values, brand identity and culture, built on hiring and nurturing the best talent and following the best practices and processes.
Our unrivalled heritage guarantees that we have a significant financial capacity, a solid governance tradition and can utilise the specialisation of our parent company’s subsidiaries to improve delivery and create world-class client solutions.
We partner with our clients, leveraging our rich heritage, our local insights, and our vast network. Our world-class team enables and inspires good investment decisions by providing the best possible information, analysis, and perspectives. In addition, we constantly seek opportunities to create value by applying the latest insights and leveraging technology and digital platforms to meet our customers’ requirements proactively.
Our Investment Management Group provides investment solutions for all clients, partnering with esteemed clients to acquire, build, manage and preserve wealth. We serve as the preferred Broker & Risk Manager for institutions and informed investors from the Institutional Securities Group. Through our superior relationship and client coverage model, the Corporate and Investment Banking Group is the preferred Bank for entrepreneurs.
At First Capital, we aim to be your Investment Manager of choice with strong Corporate and Investment Banking capabilities.
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FirstHoldCo is one of the leading financial service providers in Africa. Our unrivaled heritage ensures we have significant financial capacity and a strong tradition of governance.