Savannah
About Savannah
Savannah Capital is an independent, UK-based capital advisory and private credit firm operating across the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa.
We structure, raise and facilitate the deployment of capital for situations that sit beyond the reach of traditional banking markets, working with corporates, sponsors, law firms and investors.
Core Capabilities
Private Credit & Debt Advisory
Capital solutions for businesses, sponsors and transaction vehicles requiring non-bank, specialist or alternative credit.
Litigation & Legal Asset Finance
Structuring capital solutions linked to legal receivables, secured legal loans, claims, awards and other legal assets.
Trade & Commodity Finance
Advisory across trade flows, working capital, receivables, supply chains and commodity-linked financing structures.
Capital Raising
Debt, equity and hybrid capital raising for corporates, sponsors, law firms, investors and bespoke transaction vehicles.
Structured & Special Situations
Bespoke financing for stressed, event-driven, cross-border or non-standard situations where traditional routes fall short.
Cross-Border Capital Solutions
Connecting capital providers with financing opportunities across developed and emerging markets.
How We Work
01
Understand the situation
We assess the commercial objective, funding need, capital structure, stakeholders and execution constraints.
02
Structure the opportunity
We shape the transaction into a financeable proposition with a clear credit or investment narrative.
03
Identify the right capital
We match opportunities with relevant lenders, development finance institutions, institutional investors, family offices and specialist capital providers.
04
Execute to close
We support the process from mandate and materials through investor engagement, negotiation and completion.
Our Edge
Built on institutional experience. Focused on practical execution.
The Savannah team draws on senior experience across global banking, private equity, credit, insurance and capital markets, bridging the gap between capital providers and organisations seeking growth, liquidity or strategic transformation.
Leadership
Founder and CEO
Fortune Gweru is the CEO of Savannah Capital. She has more than 25 years of experience across banking, credit, transaction advisory and capital markets.
She previously held senior leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group, where she was Global Head of Food and Soft Commodities Sector Coverage. Fortune later joined an international financial institution, where she served as Senior Managing Director, EMEA Origination, before assuming responsibility for Principal Finance and Africa.
Her experience spans structured finance, trade finance, working capital solutions, private credit and capital raising across developed and emerging markets.
Today, she leads Savannah Capital's activities across the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa, helping clients navigate complex financing situations and connect with the right sources of capital.
Exploring a financing challenge or specialist capital mandate?
If you are considering a private credit, capital raising, legal asset finance, trade finance or special situations mandate, we are open to a focused conversation.