The Meridian

172 transactions on the record

DateTransactionSectorJurisdictionAdvisers
Oct 2026LoftyInc Capital, Attijariwafa Ventures, AI Mada Ventures, UM6P Ventures and First Circle Capital in WafR [oversubscribed seed round]Morocco
Oct 2026Investment by Tasheed Egypt in ARRWEgypt
Oct 2026Ayady for Investment and Development and other investors in Sahl [Series A]Egypt
Oct 2026Norrsken22, Endeavor Catalyst, Beltone VC, 4DX Ventures, RAED Ventures, BECO Capital and Breyer Capital in Taager [pre-series A]Egypt
Oct 2026Al Mada Ventures, Algebra Ventures, E3 Capital, Janngo Capital and FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, in YoLa Fresh [pre-Series A]Banking and Financial ServicesMorocco
Oct 2026MediaTek, Sukna Ventures, Egypt Ventures and angel investor M Empire Angels in InfiniLinkMedia and EntertainmentEgypt
Oct 2026SPE Capital, Orange Ventures, Verod-Kepple, Global Founders Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and Plug and Play in Chari [Series A]Morocco
Oct 2026TLcom Capital, Conjunction Capital, Capria Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, Foundation Ventures, B&Y Venture Partners, JIMCO, Alter Global, MSA Capital and other investors in Flextock [SeriEgypt
Oct 2026Argentem Creek Partners and existing investors in Dopay [Series A extension]Egypt
Oct 2026BluePeak Private Capital in Sancella [sustainability-linked investment]Tunisia
Oct 2026International Finance Corporation (IFC), Beltone Venture Capital, Enza Capital and CDG Invest through its 212Founders program in Yakeey [Series A]Banking and Financial ServicesMorocco
Oct 2026Prosus Ventures, The Raba Partnership, BECO Capital, JIMCO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and Y Combinator in ThndrEgypt
Oct 2026EBRD Venture Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, PayPal Ventures, British International Investment, FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, A15, Nclude and Helios Digital Ventures in PaymobBanking and Financial ServicesEgypt
Oct 2026Investment by TagaddodEgypt
Oct 2026Proparco, IFU and Si Advisers in Imperium HoldingMoroccoAsafo & Co
Oct 2026International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Building Logistics ServicesBanking and Financial ServicesMorocco
Oct 2026The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in InfinityBanking and Financial ServicesEgyptCMS, Sharkawy & Sarhan
Oct 2026Development Partners International (DPI) in Kazyon (follow-on investment)Egypt
Oct 2026International Finance Corporation (IFC), Olayan Financing Company, EBRD, Novastar Ventures, SBI Investment, AAIC, Y Combinator and 4DX Ventures in Breadfast [pre-Series C]Banking and Financial ServicesEgypt
Oct 2026Investment by Renew Capital Angels in ZuriPower and RenewablesDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Oct 2026Pilanesberg Platinum Mines / Orion restructuringMiningSouth AfricaBowmans
Oct 2026Sanlam Allianz Holdings rights issueBanking and Financial ServicesKenyaAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)
Oct 2026Kaplan & Stratton advised CFAO on the reorganisation of Toyota and Volkswagen distributorships in KenyaKenyaKaplan & Stratton
Oct 2026Commercial International Bank Egypt – establishment of operations across a number of African countries, including MauritiusBanking and Financial ServicesMauritiusENSafrica
Oct 2026Access Bank Plc equity investment in Finance Trust Bank (Uganda), taking it to approximately 80%Banking and Financial ServicesUganda

Deal activity · South and East Africa

Most active firms on the Meridian record

Law firms by number of deals advised in South Africa and East Africa, October 2023 to October 2026.

1. Bowmans51 deals · US$83.9bn
2. Webber Wentzel27 deals · US$89.0bn
3. ENSafrica27 deals · US$7.6bn
4. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr16 deals · US$5.7bn
5. Werksmans14 deals · US$3.8bn
6. Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)10 deals · US$160m
7. DLA Piper Africa (South Africa)9 deals · US$3.7bn
8. BLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)8 deals · US$95m
9. Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa, Kenya)7 deals · US$267m
10. Kaplan & Stratton7 deals · value n/d
11. DLA Piper5 deals · US$3.2bn
12. Engoru, Mutebi Advocates5 deals · value n/d
13. ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates5 deals · US$8m
14. White & Case4 deals · US$360m
15. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer3 deals · US$5.6bn
View as a table
#FirmDealsSouth AfricaEast AfricaDisclosed value (USD)
1Bowmans513120US$83.9bn
2Webber Wentzel27270US$89.0bn
3ENSafrica27189US$7.6bn
4Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr16124US$5.7bn
5Werksmans14140US$3.8bn
6Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)10010US$160m
7DLA Piper Africa (South Africa)990US$3.7bn
8BLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)808US$95m
9Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa, Kenya)707US$267m
10Kaplan & Stratton707value n/d
11DLA Piper550US$3.2bn
12Engoru, Mutebi Advocates505value n/d
13ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates505US$8m
14White & Case440US$360m
15Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer330US$5.6bn

Sources: firm releases, trade press and external researchers. Imported 3 October 2026. Browse the transactions.

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