Infrastructure finance in Africa
Structuring of long-term financing for energy, transport and water infrastructure in West Africa.
West Africa's infrastructure gap has been documented for years — the difficulty has never been identifying the needs, but structuring financing that international lenders can actually disburse without excessive reliance on a sovereign guarantee.
Energy, transport and water account for most of the sub-region's long-term financing needs. These projects require precise risk allocation between the granting authority, private sponsors and lenders — an exercise in which financial engineering and contractual engineering are inseparable.
AXIS FINANCE structures this type of transaction for granting authorities and private sponsors alike, using BOT and BOOT structures and concessions adapted to the Guinean and West African context.
What sets our approach apart.
Precise risk allocation
Risk is shared between the granting authority, sponsors and lenders — never a default allocation that would place most of it on a single party.
Modelling before presentation
Traffic, tariff and exchange-rate scenarios are tested internally before the file is presented to a lender.
Advising both sides
We act for granting authorities and private sponsors alike, with the same structuring rigour.
How we work.
- Infrastructure & EnergyThe dedicated sector page, with typical questions and references. View the sector →
- Project Finance in AfricaDetails of non-recourse and limited-recourse structures. Learn more →
- Public-Private PartnershipsContractual and financial structuring for PPPs. Financial Advisory & Engineering →
What we are asked most often.
Do you work directly with public authorities?
Yes, we advise both granting authorities and private sponsors on public-private partnerships.
What types of contractual structures do you use?
Depending on the project: BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer), BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) or conventional concessions — the choice depends on the risk profile and the target payback period.
Is a sovereign guarantee mandatory for this type of financing?
No, but it often remains an important structuring element. We know how to combine a partial sovereign guarantee with commercial financing according to the project's needs.
A transaction to structure?
Describe your project and we will direct you to the right contact within the firm.
