Trusted By
Leading Institutions Across the Globe
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Managing national reserves
Family Offices
Multi-generational wealth
Development Finance Institutions
Impact-driven capital
Governments & Ministries
Policy & infrastructure
Our Portfolio
Brands we Represent
Bringing exceptional consumer brands to markets across Africa and beyond, connecting quality products with discerning consumers.
Abstinence
Premium distilled non-alcoholic spirits crafted for sophisticated taste without compromise.
Mahala Botanical
Botanical excellence bringing nature's finest ingredients to market across Africa.
Van Loveren
Award-winning South African wines celebrated for quality and innovation since 1937.
Shesha Energy
Bold energy drinks powered by natural ingredients for peak performance.
Caring Candies
Delightful confectionery bringing joy and sweetness to families across the continent.
Montagu
Trusted quality snacks sourced from South Africa's finest agricultural regions.
Trusted by leading brands for market representation, distribution excellence, and strategic growth
What We Do
Advisory for African & GCC Growth
Strategy
Market entry & growth strategy for African markets.
Transaction Advisory
M&A, JVs, PPPs, and financing deals.
Intelligence
Market intelligence & risk analysis.
Private Equity
PE, VC, and capital solutions.
Commodity Trading
FMCG, precious minerals, rare earths and metals.
Distribution
Supply chain and logistics solutions across Africa.
Sectors We Serve
Deep expertise across key industries
We focus on sectors driving Africa's transformation, bringing specialized knowledge and networks to each engagement.
Agriculture
Agribusiness, food processing, agricultural technology, and sustainable farming across Africa.
Why Lantana
A wide spectrum of skills and experience
Our unique positioning at the intersection of African business and global capital gives us unparalleled capabilities.
Unmatched Network
Deep relationships with African governments, global institutional investors, and large family businesses across the continent. Our network opens doors that others cannot.
Strong Experience
Invaluable expertise in African markets built over years of successful transactions. We understand the nuances that make the difference between success and failure.
Bridge Builder
We connect African companies, helping them learn from each other and leverage diverse knowledge, skills, and strengths to achieve more together than alone.
Africa in Motion
The AfCFTA opportunity
The African Continental Free Trade Area represents a historic opportunity for the private sector. By creating the world's largest free trade area by number of participating countries, AfCFTA is set to transform how business is done across the continent.
Companies that position themselves now will be able to take advantage of the immense opportunities that the continent offers, contributing to Africa's sustainable growth and development. With Lantana's expertise, integrate your company into the Africa of tomorrow.
Read our AfCFTA insightsProjected intra-African trade growth through AfCFTA
Population in the AfCFTA market by 2030
New consumers entering African markets
Leadership
Guided by vision and experience
"Africa will never cease to be a real breeding ground for humanity as a whole. It's our duty to build the bridges that unite our leaders and unlock the continent's true potential."
Maïmouna Baba Danpullo
CEO, Lantana Consulting
Board member of BestinverGroup, South Africa's largest independent property investor. Founder of African Compass Trading and Premier Attraction Ltd. Shareholder of Baba Ahmadou Group, a multi-sector industrial conglomerate.
Meet our full teamWhere We Operate
A global presence with African roots
With offices across Africa and Europe, we're positioned to serve clients wherever opportunities arise.
contact@lantanaconsultancy.com
