Bespoke Financial Advisory — Lagos · Hull · Pan-Africa

Capital.
Strategy.
Execution.

FOT Advisory is a bespoke advisory firm providing integrated strategy, financial, and transaction support across Nigeria, Africa, and offshore jurisdictions.

$3.5M
In-Deal Value
3
Global Cities
6+
Mandates
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About FOT Advisory

Where strategy meets execution

"Commercially driven and execution-oriented — we stay involved until the very end."

FOT Advisory is a bespoke advisory firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, serving the Nigerian and broader African market. We work closely with senior decision-makers to translate strategy into action and deliver outcomes that meet institutional, regulatory, and investor standards.

Our approach is pragmatic and collaborative — combining strategic insight with hands-on delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder engagements in public and private sectors.

01
Execution Over Theory
Outcome-focused mandates — strategies are not just designed but successfully delivered, end to end.
02
Structured Capital Expertise
Beyond vanilla equity — debt, mezzanine, revenue-based financing, and hybrid capital stacks.
03
Sector Agnostic
Cross-industry expertise in healthcare, real assets, financial services, and infrastructure.
04
Strong Team Balance
Multidisciplinary mix of strategy, finance, and transaction execution skills deployed at the right moment.
Our Advisory Practice

Comprehensive
service offerings

Six integrated practice areas — from strategy through to fully executed outcomes.

01
Capital Advisory & Investment Support

End-to-end fundraising advisory from strategy to close, across the full capital stack.

  • Equity, debt & structured finance
  • Investor sourcing & negotiation
  • Mezzanine & hybrid capital
  • Investment readiness & structuring
02
Strategy, Corporate & Business Advisory

Commercial strategy and corporate structuring to translate growth ambition into actionable plans.

  • Corporate and growth strategy
  • Business planning & structuring
  • Governance frameworks
  • Go-to-market & expansion strategy
03
Wealth Advisory & Asset Structuring

Sophisticated asset structuring and long-term capital planning for HNWIs and family offices.

  • Holding company & family office setup
  • Offshore wealth vehicles
  • Succession-oriented structuring
  • Long-term capital planning
04
Transaction Execution & Programme Support

Hands-on transaction management from financial modelling to close and post-deal governance.

  • Financial modelling & valuation
  • Due diligence & data room
  • Lender & investor checklists
  • Post-transaction monitoring
05
Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management

Building and sustaining investor confidence through structured communications and engagement.

  • IR strategy & execution
  • Board & shareholder engagement
  • Public–private coordination
  • Government & institutional relations
06
Investment Platforms, Funds & Structuring

Platform and fund structuring from pre-fund vehicles to regulated investment entities.

  • SPV & co-investment structuring
  • Offshore & cross-border setup
  • Regulatory coordination
  • Investor documentation
Track Record
FOT
$3.5M+
In-Deal Value
6+
Active Mandates
3
Global Cities
2
Countries
Why FOT Advisory

Built for
Africa's capital
landscape

Africa-First Perspective
Deep understanding of Nigerian and pan-African market dynamics, regulatory environments, and the nuances of capital deployment across emerging economies.
Independent & Conflict-Free
Our advice is driven solely by client outcomes — not product sales, proprietary balance sheets, or institutional mandates.
Institutional-Grade Standards
Work that meets the expectations of DFIs, multilaterals, global family offices, and institutional investors.
Global Reach, Local Depth
Offices in Lagos and Hull, UK with a global partner network — access to offshore structuring and international investor pools.
Selected Experience

Mandates that
define our practice

A track record built across sectors — from fintech and clean energy to hospitality, agri-tech, and international platforms.

Client / ProjectMandateServiceStatus
Hotel Arrch LtdHospitalityFinancial advisory for capital raise — analysis, structuring, and investor materials for a hospitality development project.Capital AdvisoryCompleted
Cheers LtdConsumer TechnologyInvestment advisory, capital strategy, investor positioning and engagement for a consumer-facing tech platform.Investment AdvisoryCompleted
FaaS PlatformAgriculture / TechnologyBusiness plan optimisation — commercial model refinement, financial projections, and growth strategy for capital readiness.Strategy AdvisoryCompleted
Resques-24Clean Energy / MobilityCapital raise strategy for CNG conversion platform — funding structure, investor materials, and engagement for site expansion.Capital AdvisoryCompleted
DopPay MFBMicrofinance / FintechFive-year strategic roadmap — growth planning, operational scaling, and financial strategy for long-term sustainability.Corporate StrategyCompleted
Nigeria House DavosInternational PlatformFundraising and financial advisory — funding frameworks, sponsor and investor engagement, and financial governance.Fundraising AdvisoryCompleted
Clients & Partners
Nigeria House Davos
Dash MFB
DoPay
Splitar
Resques-24
Cheers
Nigeria House Davos
Dash MFB
DoPay
Splitar
Resques-24
Cheers
Nigeria House Davos
Dash MFB
DoPay
Splitar
Resques-24
Cheers
The Team

Leadership &
expertise

Fuhad Alaka
Fuhad Alaka
Partner

Over seven years of experience across financial services, energy, and infrastructure. Builds the financial foundations behind growth-stage and large-scale projects — modelling, valuations, capital structuring, and fundraising strategy.

Financial ModellingCapital StructuringInfrastructure
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Tolu Ayeni
Tolu Ayeni
Partner

Experience across investment management, Fixed Income trading, and corporate strategy. Has worked on multi-billion-naira capital raises, cross-border investment strategies, and investor relations across public and private mandates.

Fixed IncomeCapital RaisesIR Strategy
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Odudu Abasi-Okon
Odudu Abasi-Okon
Partner

Experience across corporate finance, investment strategy, and portfolio management. Works with founders and institutional partners to structure and execute capital and strategic initiatives that translate ambitions into investment-ready outcomes.

Corporate FinanceDeal StructuringPortfolio Mgmt
 LinkedIn
Africa
Vision & Mission
Our Vision

"To be a trusted advisory partner shaping the flow of capital, strategy, and execution that drives sustainable growth across Africa."

Our Mission

"To support private and public sector clients with clear strategy, disciplined financial structuring, and hands-on execution that transforms ideas into bankable, well-governed outcomes aligned with institutional standards."

Get In Touch

Ready to
engage?

Whether you're preparing for a capital raise, navigating a complex transaction, or building long-term investor relationships — we want to hear from you.

Lagos, Nigeria
L8 Southpointe Estate
Off Orchid Road, Lekki
Lagos, Nigeria
+234 811 4689 046
+234 703 834 2733
Hull, United Kingdom
5 Grosvenor Mews
Hull, HU3 1ZB
United Kingdom
+44 787 6888 217
FOT Advisory · Research & Intelligence

Vantage
Point

Perspectives on capital markets, African investment trends, and the ideas shaping how capital moves across the continent.

Publication Series
In The Works

Our research desk is preparing the first edition. Vantage Point will publish deep-dives on African capital markets, sector intelligence, and transaction insights — available exclusively here.

Upcoming Coverage Areas
📊
African Capital Markets

The evolving landscape of equity and debt markets across Sub-Saharan Africa — liquidity, access, and the infrastructure being built around them.

Energy Transition Finance

How capital is flowing into Nigeria's clean energy transition — from CNG to solar, and the structuring frameworks unlocking private investment.

🏗
Infrastructure & Real Assets

Debt structuring, DFI participation, and unlocking private capital for infrastructure across emerging markets.

💼
Founder Capital Strategy

What founders need to know before approaching institutional investors — readiness, narrative, and structure.

🌍
Cross-Border Structuring

Navigating offshore holding structures, regulatory coordination, and cross-border capital flows between Africa and global financial centres.

🏦
DFI & Multilateral Capital

How to access DFI and multilateral financing — eligibility, structuring requirements, co-investment frameworks, and what they look for.

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