▎ Our Story
Our History
The idea of "Kedari" emerged when Nigeria's capital market and the global financial system were reeling from the 2008 crisis. A group of brave and ambitious professionals chose a different path — to build an institution founded on resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation.
- 2008
Established
Kedari Capital Limited was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as an Investment Banking Firm.
- 2009
Licensed
Licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria as an Issuing House, and Fund / Portfolio Manager.
- 2009
Acquisition
Acquired Consortium Securities Limited (renamed Kedari Securities Limited), to provide brokerage services in the primary and secondary markets.
- 2010
Regional Expansion
Acquisition of First Atlantic Bank Limited (formerly a Merchant Bank) through a Special Purpose Vehicle, Kedari Nominees Limited. The Bank transitioned to a full-scale universal bank in 2011, offering retail, corporate, and private banking services.
- 2013
Market Expansion
Establishment of Kedari Ghana Limited, First Atlantic Asset Management Limited (FAAM), and First Atlantic Brokers Limited (FABR), expanding the Group's footprint across markets and sectors.
- 2015
Merger
Merger of Kedari Capital Limited and Kedari Securities Limited — consolidating expertise and operational capacity. Became a member of the Nigerian Exchange.
- 2018
Recapitalization
Successfully facilitated recapitalization of First Atlantic Bank Limited to meet regulatory increase.
- 2018
Acquisition
Sole Financial Adviser to First Atlantic Bank in the acquisition of Energy Bank, Ghana.
- 2019
Strategy Refinement
Participated in the Stanford SEED Program (a 1-year business transformation program by Stanford Graduate Business School), underscoring our commitment to strong governance, leadership excellence, and sustainable growth.
- 2025
Historic Listing / IPO
Financial and Transaction Advisory facilitating the conversion of First Atlantic Bank into a public company and listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
"We have invested $2.4 billion in 150 transactions across 11 countries."
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