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CardinalStone Capital Advisers
Lagos-based private equity firm backing SMEs across Nigeria and Ghana.
Key facts
- Website
- cardinalstonepe.com
- Founded
- 2016
- Pricing
- Closed-end growth equity fund with management fee and carried interest; SME-focused check sizes
- Country
- Nigeria
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About CardinalStone Capital Advisers
CardinalStone Capital Advisers invests in high-potential small and medium enterprises across Nigeria and Ghana, providing support to help these businesses develop into niche or segment leaders within their respective markets.
Key features
- Spin-off of CardinalStone investment bank
- SME and growth equity focus
- Nigeria and Ghana geographic mandate
- Backed by IFC growth fund partnership
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong SME/lower mid-market specialization
- Institutional DFI backing (IFC)
- Investment banking heritage and deal sourcing
Cons
- Relatively young firm (founded 2016)
- Narrow geographic footprint (Nigeria/Ghana)
Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions About CardinalStone Capital Advisers
What is CardinalStone's primary investment target?
The firm focuses on high potential SMEs across Nigeria and Ghana.
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