Structure Capital.
Accelerate Growth.
Investment banking boutique specialized in Debt Capital Markets and structured finance for the Central and West African markets.
Fondée à Libreville, Gabon
Who We Are
Founded in Libreville, GSO Partners is an independent investment banking boutique positioned on the mid-cap segment of the Central African markets. Our DNA: combining the rigor of international financial standards with an intimate knowledge of the operational realities of the CEMAC and WAEMU region.
We intervene where large banks do not go, and where local players lack sophistication. Our exclusive positioning in Debt Capital Markets allows us to serve our clients with a depth of expertise unmatched in the region.
Our Expertise
High-level technical expertise to support major economic players in the sub-region.
Debt Capital Markets
Corporate and sovereign bond issuances, structuring and placement of debt securities (Bills and Bonds) on the CEMAC and WAEMU markets. Financial rating, syndicate management and coordination with regulators (COSUMAF, AMF-UMOA).
DécouvrirSecuritization & Structured Finance
Creation of securitization vehicles (FCC/FCT), structuring of tranches (senior, mezzanine, junior) and ring-fencing of flows to optimize financing costs and asset-liability management (ALM).
DécouvrirProject Finance & PPP
Infrastructure financing in non-recourse or limited recourse structuring, setup of concessions and public-private partnerships (PPP) in energy, transport and social housing.
DécouvrirRestructuring & Special Situations
Financial diagnosis, debt renegotiation (work-out), rescheduling of maturities and turnaround plans for companies in difficulty or in strategic change phases.
DécouvrirMergers & Acquisitions
Sell-side and buy-side advisory, company valuation according to international standards, management of competitive processes and coordination until closing.
DécouvrirCapital Raising
Raising equity and quasi-equity, pan-European and regional banking syndication, acquisition financing and hybrid instruments.
DécouvrirWhy GSO Partners
"Nous intervenons là où l'expertise internationale rencontre la réalité africaine."
Senior Accessibility
Unlike large banks where juniors manage the daily routine, our senior partners are involved at every critical stage of your transaction. You will never talk to an intermediary.
Absolute Independence
No conflict of interest related to proprietary financing or trading activities. Our advice is aligned exclusively with your interests.
Deep Regional Expertise
Intimate understanding of CEMAC/WAEMU dynamics — public payment cycles, bank liquidity constraints, OHADA regulatory environment, local sector specificities.
Selective Approach
Portfolio limited to 12-18 major mandates to guarantee maximum attention to each client. Quality, not quantity.
Agility & Responsiveness
Lean structure and short decision-making processes allowing us to act with a speed of execution superior to market standards.
Bespoke Solutions
Each deal is unique. We don't do 'copy-paste'; we structure ad hoc solutions perfectly suited to your constraints.
Sectors
Diversified sectoral expertise adapted to the industrial challenges of the continent.
Financial services
Supporting banking and insurance institutions in their balance sheet structuring and equity fundraising.
Energy & Natural resources
Financing solutions for renewable energy projects and oil & gas infrastructure.
Infrastructure & Transport
Advisory in transportation infrastructure financing and strategic public-private partnerships (PPP).
Telecommunications & Digital
Supporting operators in their regional expansion and modernization of digital infrastructure.
Agro-industry
Strategic support for agro-food industry players for local processing and export.
Construction & Real Estate
Financial engineering for real estate developers and major urban development projects.
Maritime services & Logistics
Financing of logistics assets and supply chain optimization in regional port hubs.
Coming soon
Latest Publications
Our analyses on Central African financial markets, DCM trends, and structured finance opportunities.
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