East Africa's Boutique Investment Firm

Impact-Driven
Financial Advisory
for Emerging Markets

We design and implement investment vehicles that generate positive change aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals — connecting capital with opportunity across East Africa.

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75+

Years Combined Expertise

Key Sectors

Senior Partners

SDG

Aligned Investments

75+ Years Combined Experience

Who We Are

A Boutique Firm Built for Emerging Market Impact

Y-Capital Advisory Limited is a boutique financial advisory firm specializing in impact-driven investments in emerging markets, particularly East Africa. We design and implement investment vehicles that generate positive change aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We provide end-to-end transaction support — from due diligence and application preparation through negotiation facilitation and deal closing — with deep capacity building for our investees.

Impact-Driven

Professional

Integrity

Client-Centric

Entrepreneurial

Collaborative

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What We Do

Our Core Services

Comprehensive financial advisory solutions tailored for entrepreneurs and businesses in East Africa's dynamic markets.

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Business & Financial Advisory

Strategic guidance in financial analysis, performance optimization, risk management, and capital structure to strengthen your business foundation.

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Investment Advisory

Specialized focus on green energy, carbon credits, and sustainable sectors — connecting impact investors with high-potential opportunities.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Full-cycle transaction support from opportunity identification through due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and successful deal closing.

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Market Research & Analysis

In-depth industry trends, sector analysis, and market assessments to inform investment decisions and business strategy.

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Structured Trade Finance

Export/import financing solutions and business expansion support designed for East Africa's cross-border trade landscape.

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Responsible Investment

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals to ensure investments create lasting positive impact for communities and the environment.

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Our Sectors

Industries We Serve

Deep expertise across the sectors that drive East Africa's economic growth.

🏭 Construction & Infrastructure

⚡ Energy & Power

🏢 FMCG & Consumer

📱 Telecommunications

🚊 Transport & Logistics

🌿 Agriculture & Food

📈 Financial Services

🏥 Healthcare

How We Work

Our Transaction Process

A structured, end-to-end approach to ensure every transaction delivers value.

Opportunity Identification

We identify and screen investment opportunities aligned with client goals and market potential.

Due Diligence

Rigorous financial, legal, and operational analysis to validate every investment opportunity.

Negotiation & Structuring

Expert facilitation of deal terms, structuring, and documentation to protect all parties.

Deal Closing

Seamless transaction completion with post-deal integration and capacity building support.

Our Leadership

Meet Our Team

Seasoned professionals with decades of experience across banking, consulting, and emerging markets.

Ezekiel Yuaya

Founder & Lead Consultant

20+ years banking experience spanning retail, corporate, and investment banking. Expert in PPP and transaction structuring.

Jacob Kelly

Partner, Finance & Operations

15-year banking career leading origination teams; implemented lending policies and prudential guidelines across East Africa.

Kevin Atunga

Partner, Management Consultancy

11+ years in IT systems optimization. SAP and Google PMP certified; previously with Deloitte and KPLC.

Benard Oguna

Partner, Business Strategy

20+ years process management and consulting. Clinton Global Development Fellow with deep public sector expertise.

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Client Feedback

What Peoples Say About Ycapital

"Y-Capital's expertise in M&A and capital raising was invaluable to our growth. Their team's professionalism and deep understanding of the East African market helped us secure the right partners and engage with funding. We couldn't have asked for better advisory support."

Giorgio A. Jr CEO & Managing Director, Sobetra Uganda Limited

"Working with Y-Capital was a game-changer. Their strategic planning and financial advisory services were instrumental in aligning our business with sustainable growth goals. The team's dedication to impact-driven solutions truly sets them apart."

Bernard W. Njoroge CEO & Managing Director, Adrian Group – Adrian & Jos Hansen

"Y-Capital's local insight and commitment to responsible investing is key to the success of our projects. Their ability to navigate complex transactions while maintaining a focus and prudent underwriting principles and sustainability, made them the ideal partner for our venture."

Holger Vogt CEO & Managing Director, Amena-Africa

Impact-Driven
Financial Advisory
for Emerging Markets

A Boutique Firm Built for Emerging Market Impact