Mike Rosholt

Partner @ MELCOFIN & Co.

About

The African story, warts and all. I've been involved in the rise and more recent stagnation of the continent's capital markets. Though the latter's impact on the trajectory of Africa's burgeoning and aspirant middle classes has me concerned, the increasing foreign inflows of private capital into many exciting niches such as Fintech, Education, Agriculture, Mining and Logistics, give me great hope. Africa is not a collection of homogenous markets waiting to be exploited by way of a singular strategy. Believing this has led to many a costly foray here. It is a generally challenging environment that still has enormous potential and reward for those willing to do the hard business development yards and seek out the right partners. A 120 million strong middle class is going to keep growing and demanding better offerings from both indigenous and regional/ international traders. Who will fill the gap? I have extensive experience working in Eastern and Southern Africa as well as Nigeria. More recently I have branched out into the startup space as a co-founder and investor in e-commerce and energy ventures. At the same time increasing my focus in the Venture Capital advisory space, helping local talent seek out limited growth funds and strategic partners.

Country

South Africa

City

City of Johannesburg

Industry

Investment Banking

Skill

Purchasing Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Emerging Markets, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Valuation, Mergers, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Private Equity, Growth Strategies, Restructuring, Negotiation, Business Analysis, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions

Experience

Partner

MELCOFIN & Co.

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Melcofin & Co. is involved in advising both international clients on mergers & acquisitions or financing transactions in selective African countries. These include clients that are either pursuing pan-African expansion strategy, expanding activities abroad or keen to identify either international strategic or financial/family investors. Melcofin & Co. members have industry knowledge in selective industries such as FMCG, TMT, infrastructure and services Melcofin is a member of Terra Alliance network of global firms

Chief Adventure Architect

The Gauntlet SA

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

We’re The Gauntlet — South Africa’s largest outdoor inflatable obstacle course, built for maximum fun and memorable moments. We’re about creating epic experiences that bring people together through fun, fitness, and a touch of friendly competition. Whether it’s for corporates, schools, event organisers, or families, The Gauntlet is designed to turn ordinary days into unforgettable memories.

Executive - M&A and Integration

Tsebo Solutions Group

2016-11 - 2018-5 · 1 yr 7 mos

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Identifying, analysing and securing acquisitions throughout Africa, as well as ensuring each acquisition's integration into the fast-growing Tsebo group.

Corporate Finance Director

African Alliance

2012-6 - 2016-11 · 4 yrs 6 mos

South Africa

Managing the daily workload of a small, but growing CF team, covering multiple countries in Africa. This includes initiating, directing, reviewing and contributing to team output, such as valuations, pitch books, information memorandums, prospectuses, pre-listing statements and other regulatory documentation as well as primary sector and company research in support of Africa-wide business development initiatives. Client liaison and management of external transaction advisers/ teams on Transactions (typically, though not exclusively, M&A mandates, IPO's or other ECM work and Debt Advisory)