Established 2019

About Upscale Consult

Transforming businesses through strategic financial advisory and investment facilitation

$11.5M+
Total Facilitated
9
SMEs Supported
$8.5M
Agricultural Sector
6+ Years
Experience

Upscale Consult LTD is a fundraising advisory, financial modeling, financial analysis & modeling, business diagnostic and support services company with primary focus on the food & agribusiness, manufacturing, and financial services sectors. We help businesses scale, build structures, and transform their companies into sustainable enterprises.

With a deep understanding of impact investment, private equity, and structured finance, Upscale Consult supports clients in navigating complex financial landscapes, structuring transactions, and securing funding that aligns with their strategic and growth goals while empowering investors to reach out to high-potential companies.

The firm offers support to high potential companies to access funding from partner third-party financial institutions, mostly Quasi-Development Finance Institutions, Impact Investment Funds, and Private Equity firms. We have a direct deal sourcing partnership arrangement with these financial institutions and assist in the deal structuring and execution process as well.

Track Record of Success

Since its inception in July 2019, Upscale Consult LTD has successfully facilitated investments/financing totaling US$11.50 million for nine (9) Ghanaian SMEs including a Microfinance firm. The USAID Feed the Future Ghana Mobilising Finance for Agricultural (MFA) Activity engaged Upscale Consult between June 2021 and Jan 2025 to provide business advisory services to enterprises operating in Ghana to enable them to obtain finance and investment. As an MFA transaction advisor, Upscale Consult has facilitated and secured US$8.5 million for SMEs operating in Ghana's agricultural sectorincluding agro-processors, commodity exporters, and financial service providers.

Financial Advisory

Expert guidance for complex financial decisions

Investment Facilitation

Connecting businesses with the right investors

Business Modeling

Strategic financial modeling and analysis

Growth Strategy

Scaling businesses into sustainable enterprises

Our Services

Fundraising Advisory

Connecting businesses with investors and strategic partners

  • Guides businesses through capital-raising processes
  • Connects with institutional investors, impact and private equity funds
  • Secures equity, debt, and hybrid financing
  • Provides financial and commercial due diligence services
  • Offers strategic advisory (growth strategies, joint ventures, partnerships)

Financial Analysis & Modeling

Robust models for valuation and scenario analysis

  • Develops financial models for valuation
  • Conducts scenario analysis and risk assessment
  • Provides clear insights into potential returns
  • Ensures financial feasibility assessments

Business Diagnostic & Support

Comprehensive financial and operational assessments

  • Strategic financial consulting
  • Financial and operational diagnostics
  • Business succession planning
  • Capital allocation optimization
  • Financial performance improvement

Our Approach

We offer support to high potential companies to access funding from partner third-party financial institutions, mostly Quasi-Development Finance Institutions, Impact Investment Funds, and Private Equity firms.

We have direct deal sourcing partnership arrangements with financial institutions and assist in the deal structuring and execution process.

Our Track Record

DurationAssignmentClientOutcome
Jun 2019 – PresentDevelopment of Investment Readiness Materials (Business Plan, Financial Plan, Market Feasibility Studies, and Environmental Impact Assessment)Maphlik Trust Ghana Limited
  • Business and Financial Plan, Strategic Plan, and Environmental Impact Assessment developed
  • Raised investments:
  • ✓ Jul 2020 - Debt financing from Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund for Farm Machinery and Packhouse
  • ✓ Aug 2020 – Equity financing from Pangea Ventures Africa for Potato Puree Processing Plant
  • ✓ Oct 2020 – Debt financing from SunFunder INC. for Packhouse setup
  • ✓ Jun 2021 – Debt financing from AV Ventures LLC for Farm Machinery acquisition
Sept 2019 – PresentFundraising Advisory and Business Support ServicesDragon Farming Limited
  • Strategic Plan, Business and Financial Plan developed
  • Raised debt financing from Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund for Working Capital
Jun 2022-PresentDevelopment of Investment Readiness MaterialsMelach Coconut Processing Farm LTD
  • Strategic Plan, Business and Financial Plan developed
  • Client raised equity and debt financing from Fair Factory Development Fund (Netherlands)
Sept 2022-Aug 2023Fundraising Advisory and Business Support ServicesBaobab Microfinance LTD
  • Business and Financial Plan developed
  • Client raised debt financing from Rabobank Foundation and RDF

Key Achievements

  • Successfully facilitated investments totaling $11.50 million for 9 Ghanaian SMEs
  • Secured $8.5 million for agricultural sector SMEs as USAID Feed the Future Ghana MFA transaction advisor
  • Supported agro-processors, commodity exporters, and financial service providers

Technical Capabilities

  • Growth and development strategy preparation
  • Business support and diagnostics
  • Market research and analysis
  • Business plan and investment proposal development
  • Financial modeling and planning

Our Team

Abubakari Amadu

Lead Consultant

Expertise:

Deal Sourcing and ExecutionInvestment OriginationMarket research and analysisFinancial modelling and analysisFundraising and strategic policy design

Experience:

11+ years in financial services, 5+ years delivering investment readiness support

Education:

  • MSc in Finance from Umeå University, Sweden
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Samuel Berko

Associate Consultant (Financial Management)

Expertise:

Financial statement preparation and reportingInternal controls & financial process improvementBudgeting and controlsFinancial risk management

Experience:

8+ years as Financial Controller in multinational Agri-tech

Education:

  • Chartered Financial Accountant (ICA Ghana)
  • Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA, UK)
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Reuben Danyi

Associate Consultant (Fundraising)

Expertise:

Financial Planning & AnalysisDeal Sourcing and ExecutionInvestment Due DiligenceFinancial Modelling and Analysis

Experience:

7+ years in private equity and financial services

Education:

  • Level III, Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA Ghana)
  • MBA in Finance, GIMPA
  • Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst Certificate
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Sylvester Acheampong Owusu

Business Development Specialist

Expertise:

Business Development & Growth StrategiesCorporate Governance StrengtheningPortfolio ManagementBusiness Advisory & Strategy

Experience:

9+ years in banking and business advisory

Education:

  • MSc in Economics and Finance, Loughborough University, UK
  • B.Ed. (Social Sciences), University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Ready to Scale Your Business?

Contact Upscale Consult Limited to discuss how we can help transform your company into a sustainable enterprise.

Address

No. 20 Nikoi Street, East Legon

Accra, Ghana

Email

info@upscaleconsult.com

Founded

July 2019