TranslinkCF partners with Derenia Capital to boost North Africa M&A advisory

Translink Corporate Finance and Derenia Capital join forces to unlock cross-border M&A across North Africa’s fast growing market.

Translink Corporate Finance, a leading global M&A advisory group active in over 35 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Derenia Capital (Derenia), a prominent M&A advisory firm operating in Morocco and Tunisia. This move significantly enhances Translink’s cross-border capabilities in North Africa, unlocking new investment and M&A opportunities across the region.

Derenia Capital: Unlocking M&A potential in North Africa

Derenia brings over seven years of experience and a senior leadership team with deep expertise in investment banking, private equity, transaction services and real estate financial advisory. The firm’s strong regional network of investors, deep sectoral knowledge, and on-the-ground presence in both Morocco and Tunisia position it as a key partner partner for companies and investors navigating North Africa’s dynamic landscape.

A strategic alliance for global and regional growth

Leandro Rosado, CEO of Translink Corporate Finance, says, “Partnering with Derenia Capital is a pivotal step in our global strategy, opening a crucial gateway to the vibrant North African market. This isn’t just about expanding our map, it’s about strengthening our collaborative network and providing clients with the expert, on-the-ground intelligence needed to unlock significant cross-border opportunities in this rapidly evolving region.”

Rosado adds that this strategic alliance with Derenia Capital significantly enhances Translink’s ability to serve clients looking towards North Africa, a region ripe with potential. “By integrating Derenia’s deep regional insights and network, we are building essential bridges between international capital and local expertise, demonstrating our commitment to agile growth and truly global M&A advisory.”

North Africa: a strategic investment hub

North Africa’s strategic location – linking Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the rest of Africa – along with its rich natural resources and evolving economies, makes it a highly attractive region for international investment. This partnership enables Translink and Derenia to provide full-spectrum support to clients, from sourcing off-market opportunities to navigating complex regulatory environments and executing cross-border deals.

Key sectors driving M&A activity in the region include agribusiness, healthcare, education, logistics, industrial manufacturing, hospitality and IT services. With strong infrastructure, competitive industrial capabilities, skilled talent in manufacturing and services, and strategic trade agreements, Morocco and Tunisia are emerging as a high-potential nearshore platform for international businesses. The region offers a cost-effective, stable, and diversified base for operations across key sectors.

Translink and Derenia create a two-way investment bridge

The collaboration between Translink and Derenia creates a two-way bridge for investment. It enables international investors to confidently access vetted, high-potential opportunities in North Africa, while also helping local companies expand abroad through acquisitions, partnerships, and technology transfers.

Oussama Rami, Founding Partner at Derenia Capital commented on the partnership’s vision, “This partnership enables us to support African companies in connecting with international players and accessing the world’s most advanced technologies – adapting and localising them to meet the specific needs of a rapidly evolving and high-growth regional market. At the same time, North Africa is also a source of innovation. Together with Translink, we can help these companies explore international markets and expand into regions with stronger purchasing power. By acting as a two-way bridge – bringing innovation in and projecting local capabilities outward – we aim to foster long-term strategic growth and position our clients as regional and global leaders.”

A vision for a broader investment between Africa and the globe

Looking ahead, the partnership is expected to extend its reach beyond Morocco and Tunisia into Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt, and the Gulf region – building a broader investment corridor between Africa, the Middle East, and global capital markets.

With this collaboration, Translink and Derenia are setting a new benchmark for cross-border dealmaking in North Africa, helping businesses and investors unlock value and pursue growth in one of the world’s most promising emerging markets.

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