{"id":1267,"date":"2026-06-14T19:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T19:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artfishcreative.com\/ma-toolkit\/dealmaking-resources\/deep-dives\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:25:44","slug":"deep-dives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manufacturingafrica.org\/fundraisingtoolkit\/dealmaking-resources\/deep-dives\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealmaking Deep Dives"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row el_class=”ma-ddx-introrow”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”ma-ddx-intro”][vc_column_text]<\/span>Dealmaking Deep Dives<\/span><\/p>\n

Unpack the complexities of fundraising and institutional growth, from corporate governance to impact investing.<\/h1>\n

Our expert-led resources blend strategic insight with practical tools to help businesses build stronger partnerships and grow with confidence.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_class=”ma-ddx-navrow”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”ma-ddx-navcol”][vc_column_text]\n

Deep Dive Categories<\/span>Deal technicalities<\/a>Impact<\/a>Other Resources<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_id=”dd-deal” el_class=”ma-ddx-headrow ma-ddx-headrow–deal”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”ma-ddx-cathead”][vc_column_text]\n

Deal technicalities<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_class=”ma-ddx-cardsrow”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”96″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Investor Engagement: Fostering Trust & Building Confidence<\/a><\/h3>\n

A guide on how to establish and maintain trust with potential investors while building the necessary confidence to secure capital.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”160″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Financial Instruments, Valuation & Due Diligence<\/a><\/h3>\n

A guide covering financial instruments, valuation techniques, and the due diligence process.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”156″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Corporate Governance Essentials for Growth<\/a><\/h3>\n

A comprehensive guide designed to help businesses build strong, sustainable institutions.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”94″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Case Studies in Private Equity Led Growth<\/a><\/h3>\n

Success stories highlighting the growth strategies used by private equity firms to transform African businesses into institutional powerhouses.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”161″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Hiring Advisors for Your Deal<\/a><\/h3>\n

A guide to selecting the right advisory firms and their contributions towards deal close.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_id=”dd-impact” el_class=”ma-ddx-headrow ma-ddx-headrow–impact”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”ma-ddx-cathead”][vc_column_text]\n

Impact<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_class=”ma-ddx-cardsrow”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”144″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Understanding Impact Investors<\/a><\/h3>\n

A guide to understanding the principles and expectations of impact investors.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”95″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>The Importance of Impact in Getting Investment and Improving Returns<\/a><\/h3>\n

This discussion explores how demonstrating impact can attract investment and enhance financial returns.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Watch the panel discussion<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”143″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>Carbon Credits: Powering a New Era of Green Opportunity<\/a><\/h3>\n

Highlights global and regional trends on carbon credits, with an African success story and recommendations for stakeholders.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_id=”dd-other” el_class=”ma-ddx-headrow ma-ddx-headrow–other”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”ma-ddx-cathead”][vc_column_text]\n

Other Resources<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row el_class=”ma-ddx-cardsrow ma-ddx-cardsrow–single”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”ma-ddx-card”][image_with_animation image_url=”159″ image_size=”large” alignment=”” animation=”None” el_class=”ma-ddx-card__cover”][vc_column_text]\n

→<\/span>EBITDA Improvement for Manufacturing Companies<\/a><\/h3>\n

Strategic approaches to increasing a manufacturing company’s EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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