Building Market Leaders Across the UK
For over 18 years, RCJ Capital has been at the forefront of identifying, developing, and scaling exceptional businesses across the UK's most dynamic sectors.
Our Story
Founded in 2006, RCJ Capital emerged from a vision to unlock the immense potential of African markets through strategic capital deployment and operational expertise.
We are an evolving diversified investment portfolio with investment interests spanning financial services, social entrepreneurship, oil and gas, real estate & hospitality, mining, and healthcare.
Our aim is to grow businesses to a sustainable position of market dominance. We identify, develop, nurture, and operate businesses with latent potential, investing for the long term while remaining actively involved every step of the way.
How We Work
We understand that the project development continuum, from concept through feasibility analysis, finance structuring, funding and construction to operation, is a complex, intricate and multi-staged process where the promoter and other project participants require continuous specialist support.
Comprehensive Project Support
We ensure that we facilitate and provide the necessary resources and specialist expertise to support the whole project life cycle. Our core team has cumulative of over 50 years experience and is able to liaise with more than 20 associates within the financial industry around the world.
This enables us to provide quality resource to meet the business demands and deliver solutions that address the unique challenges of each investment opportunity.
Market Equilibrium Understanding
"In every industry there is an equilibrium between suppliers, customers, competition, new technologies and the other forces influencing the market."
— Professor Michael Porter, Harvard Business School
An understanding of where the leverage lies in these elements can determine how opportunities are calibrated. Our breadth of representation and experience means that we are able to look at transactions from the stakeholders' perspective, thereby ensuring that we deliver the highest quality solution tailored to pre-empt the concerns and negotiating positions of all parties.
Deep Market Knowledge
Our approach ensures that our professionals are up to date with market issues and trends, and have a thorough knowledge of a wide range of transaction structures, giving us the ability to offer a range of solutions in the context of any particular negotiation position or transactional issue.
Our clients are generally linked by their entrepreneurial spirit, growth aspirations, and practical and value oriented approach to business matters.
Our Values
Our core values guide every investment decision and partnership we forge.
Strategic Vision
We identify and capitalize on long-term market opportunities that others overlook.
Partnership Approach
We work closely with management teams to build sustainable, market-leading businesses.
Market Expertise
Deep understanding of African markets and emerging economy dynamics.
Value Creation
Focus on operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives.
Our Journey
Key milestones in our growth and evolution as Africa's leading investment firm.
Foundation
RCJ Capital established with initial focus on West African markets
First Major Exit
Successful exit from Lagos Commercial Bank with 280% IRR
Regional Expansion
Extended operations across 8 African countries
$500M Milestone
Assets under management reached $500M across diversified portfolio
ESG Leadership
Launched comprehensive ESG framework for all investments
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