Strategic advisory and structuring for emerging markets.
Credence advises companies, investors and partners on fund structures, capital structuring, financial instruments, M&A assignments and legal-commercial frameworks for emerging markets.
Credence also administrates and enables access to selected invite-only project finance programs where structure, governance and controlled participation are required.
We support selected mandates where trust, discretion and execution are critical.
Built on structure, trust and long-term value.
Credence Invest i Stockholm AB is a Sweden-based advisory and structuring company.
Our work is focused on emerging markets, with particular emphasis on Africa, the Middle East and Turkey.
We help clients and partners clarify opportunities, structure capital, prepare transactions and establish practical frameworks for execution.
Swedish governance
Transparency, governance and professional integrity.
Emerging market focus
Deep understanding of Africa, the Middle East and cross-border markets.
Partner-led advisory
Senior partners, practical experience and long-term thinking.
What we advise on.
Advisory and fund structuring
Fund creation, impact project financing and emerging market investment structures.
We help define the structure before capital, partners and execution are aligned.
Capital structuring and financial instruments
Capital structures, financial instruments and asset-lending solutions.
We advise on structures that may help unlock liquidity, improve capital readiness and support investment execution.
Invite-only project finance programs
Administration and access enablement for selected project finance programs.
We support controlled participation, documentation, coordination and governance around qualified programs.
M&A assignments
Selected buy-side, sell-side and strategic transaction assignments.
We focus on opportunities connected to Africa, the Middle East and cross-border growth markets.
Company structuring
Legal, ownership and commercial structures for operating in emerging markets.
We support frameworks that are practical, compliant and suitable for long-term business.
Focused on emerging markets.
Credence works with selected partners and mandates connected to emerging and frontier markets across Africa, the Middle East, Turkey and beyond.
- Africa
- Middle East
- Turkey
- Selected cross-border markets
- Infrastructure
- Industrial platforms
- Energy
- Financial and investment structures
- Agriculture
- Impact-driven business
- Trade
- Telecommunication
- Broadcasting
- Artificial Intelligence
A structured advisory process.
Understand
We clarify the opportunity, objectives, stakeholders and constraints.
Structure
We define the fund, company, transaction or capital framework.
Prepare
We support documentation, governance logic and investor or partner readiness.
Align
We help align sponsors, investors, advisers, banks and local partners.
Support
We remain involved where our advisory role adds value to execution.
Partner-led advisory.
Credence is led by partners with experience in capital structuring, financial solutions, technology, compliance, investor relations and emerging market development.
The partner model allows Credence to remain selective, senior-led and focused on mandates where we can add clear value.
Stefan Ahlén
Serial entrepreneur and dealmaker with decades of commercial leadership, including co-founding and scaling a EUR 30 million mobile hardware business. Leads strategic direction, capital structuring and client relationships, negotiating high-value partnerships and opening new markets.
Richard Murbeck
Serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience founding and exiting technology and telecom companies across Europe and emerging markets. Focuses on capital solutions, financial structuring and investor relations, building partnerships across Europe, East Africa and offshore financial centres.
Andreas Fruhen
Over 17 years in enterprise architecture and IT leadership across Africa's fintech and telecom sectors, including CTO roles and senior positions with leading mobile money and connectivity platforms. Leads technology, AI and compliance systems, ensuring resilient and scalable operations.
Resa Imbuye
Over 17 years in investment banking, including roles at Old Mutual Asset Managers and Co-op Trust Investment Services, and co-founder and pioneer CEO of Seriani Asset Managers. Holds an MSc in Economics and a BSc in Finance from the University of Nairobi, focusing on capital origination, development finance and African market development.
Dr Ali Mziwa Mwinyi
Specializes in Islamic law and finance. Academician and researcher.
Dr Jean-Bernardin Ayu
PhD in Religious Studies. Philosopher, peacebuilder and lecturer of humanities.
Frank “SuperFrank” Copsidas
Founder and CEO of XGN Global and a pioneer of 5G Broadcasting, behind the world's first 24/7 5G Broadcast station launched in Boston in 2023. Founder and president of the 5G Broadcast Collective, with international relationships across banking, investment and technology.
Faraj Benhamad
Over 25 years of leadership in energy, engineering, corporate finance and cross-border transactions across the MENA region. Senior roles with ADNOC Group and Schlumberger, leading acquisitions, fundraising, governance and market expansion.
How we work.
Integrity
We work with discretion, transparency and respect for the mandate.
Structure
We believe strong structures are the foundation for successful execution.
Accountability
We take ownership of our advisory role and the quality of our work.
Long-term value
We focus on solutions that can support durable business outcomes.
Start with a short introduction.
For selected mandates, Credence offers an initial 15-minute introduction and consultation meeting with a Credence partner.
The purpose is to understand the opportunity, the initial need and determine whether Credence may be the right advisory and structuring partner.