StratLink is an advisory firm focused on emerging markets. With offices in Nairobi and Dubai, we provide bespoke financial advisory services to select clients in the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Our team has extensive experience across a diverse range of industries and a proven ability to raise strategic debt and equity capital. We utilize our expertise to deliver actionable research, operational support, and capital advisory services. We leverage our deep knowledge of emerging markets and our world-class expertise to connect growing companies with leading strategic investors, impact funds, private equity firms, and family offices.

Quality Service
Delivery.

We understand that quality of our work is paramount to our success and the success of our clients. Our team works diligently to deliver unrivaled services through customized and proven solutions. Our focus on quality holds us true to our promise of providing international best practices geared towards generating exceptional outcomes.

Discretion &
Professionalism

We believe in outcomes not outputs. We understand the requirements of business owners, development organizations and investors; and because of this, discretion is a key component in every aspect of our work. We are a reliable partner focused on long-term success, not just transaction close.

Customized
Services

As a bespoke advisory firm we offer customized services and pay special attention to the support that we afford our clients during and post any engagement. This is driven by open and proactive communication and a commitment to providing our clients with the information they need to enhance their decision making process.

Our Team

The StratLink team has experience working across major sectors in the African region and other emerging and frontier markets. Personal and professional leadership are at the core of StratLink’s development program.

We strive to espouse the highest ideals and ethics in our work and in relating to our clients, partners and broad set of stakeholders.

Konstantin Makarov

Managing Partner

konstantin.makarov@stratlinkglobal.com

James Shiganga

Director

james.shiganga@stratlinkglobal.com

Sandra Kayaki

Administration Specialist

sandra.kayaki@stratlinkglobal.com

Dina Farfel

Partner

dfarfel@stratlinkglobal.com

Julio De Souza

VP Venture Capital and Impact Finance

julio.desouza@stratlinkglobal.com

Ian Lumbasio

Senior Analyst

ian.lumbasio@stratlinkglobal.com

Joseph Wainaina

Senior Associate

joseph.wainaina@stratlinkglobal.com

Derick Kirugu

Analyst

derick.kirugu@stratlinkglobal.com

Peter Kalanzi

Director, Graphic Design

peter.kalanzi@stratlinkglobal.com

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