Uk Boutique • Emerging Markets • Latin America
Corporate Finance to Make a Difference
OALA Advisory is a UK-based boutique corporate finance and structured credit advisory firm focused on Emerging Markets, with a deep and established footprint across Latin America. We specialise in designing and delivering tailored financing solutions for high-quality businesses and projects that struggle to access efficient capital through local banking systems.
Our role is to act as a trusted bridge between local sponsors and a global network of international institutional investors seeking disciplined, risk-adjusted exposure to Latin America across real-economy sectors.
8+
Countries Active
22+
Mandates Originated
$150m+
Financing Sourced
$40m+
Closed & Disbursed
Who We Are
Bridging Local Sponsors & Global Capital
Founded by professionals with extensive experience across corporate finance, structured credit, institutional brokerage and capital markets, OALA was established to address a persistent gap in Emerging Markets: the lack of flexible, hard-currency financing for small and mid-sized businesses with strong fundamentals.
We combine on-the-ground origination with international-grade structuring, documentation and investor engagement. Our approach is selective, hands-on and partnership-driven, ensuring alignment between sponsors, investors and long-term project outcomes.
| 8+ | Countries active in Latin America |
| 20+ | International institutional investor relationships |
| 22 | Mandates originated |
| $150m | In financing offers sourced |
| $40m | Closed and disbursed |
What we do
End-to-End Advisory
OALA provides end-to-end corporate finance and structured credit advisory services, supporting clients from early-stage origination through to financial close and post-investment engagement.
| 01 | Capital structuring | Debt / equity / hybrid |
| 02 | Project & corporate finance advisory | Advisory |
| 03 | Investment documentation | Int’l standard |
| 04 | Investor targeting & outreach | Distribution |
| 05 | Negotiation & execution | To close |
| 06 | Post-investment advisory | Ongoing |
Sector Focus
Where We Originate
Our origination strategy is calibrated to investor appetite and regional development priorities. We focus on sectors where capital scarcity is most acute and where international investors see compelling long-term value.
01
Agriculture
Latin America plays a critical role in global food security. We support the full agricultural value chain, including:
- Agro-processing and value addition
- Soft commodity trading and export finance
- Agro-industrialisation and import substitution
- Agri-tech platforms improving productivity and efficiency
02
Power & Energy
Energy transition is a priority for Emerging Markets. We work with sponsors and developers across:
- Renewable power generation and transmission
- Corporate and industrial-scale renewable solutions
- Distributed and household-level clean energy solutions
03
General Infrastructure
We provide advice on infrastructure projects that underpin economic growth, including:
- Roads, toll roads and transport infrastructure
- Mass transit, airports and logistics
- Water supply and resource management
- Telecommunications and digital infrastructure
04
Financial Services
We support banks, fintechs and non-bank financial institutions to expand credit access through:
- Sector-specific on-lending facilities
- Structured consumer and SME loan programmes
- Receivables discounting and factoring structures
Capital Solutions
Full Spectrum Balance Sheet
OALA structures capital solutions across the full spectrum of the balance sheet, selecting instruments that optimise cost of capital while aligning with cash-flow profiles and risk considerations.
Each transaction is bespoke, designed to meet sponsor objectives while satisfying institutional investor requirements
Senior Secured Debt
Working Capital
Trade Finance
Receivables Factoring
Mezzanine Structures
Quasi-equity Structures
Preferred Equity
Structured Equity
Our Delivery Approach
Disciplined & Transparent
01
Origination & Due Diligence
Identifying high-quality opportunities, assessing governance, ESG, technical and commercial fundamentals.
02
Transaction Structuring
Designing optimal financing structures and aligning macro, sector and business considerations.
03
Documentation
Preparing robust investment memoranda, financial models and due diligence materials to international standards.
04
Distribution
Targeted investor outreach aligned with mandate-specific criteria.
05
Negotiation
Managing term sheets, conditions precedent and investor engagement.
06
Execution
Supporting legal documentation, closing mechanics and funding disbursement.
07
Post-Investment Support
Ongoing advisory support, investor relations and capital optimisation.
Geographical Focus
Rooted in Latin America
Our core markets are driven by investor demand and strong local origination partnerships. We continue to expand coverage across Latin America through trusted local operating partners and sector specialists.
- Chile
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Dominican Republic
- Colombia
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Honduras
Investors & Partners
Long-Term Partnerships
OALA maintains long-standing relationships with:
We view investors as long-term partners, not transactional counterparties. Trust, transparency and alignment underpin every mandate we undertake. We also work closely with leading technical consultants, EPCs, project managers and ESG specialists to ensure projects meet international standards and deliver sustainable outcomes.
International private credit and private equity funds
Banks and non-bank financial institutions
Development Finance Institutions and multilaterals
Insurers, ECAs and specialist asset managers
Our Philosophy
"Capital should be a catalyst for sustainable growth. We partner exclusively with high-quality sponsors and projects that demonstrate strong governance, clear economic impact and long-term value creation."
OALA ADVISORY · FOUNDED IN LONDON, UK
Contact
Start The Conversation
For partnership enquiries, mandates or investor discussions:
London, United Kingdom
Email: olutobi@oalaadvisory.com
Email: angus@oalaadvisory.com
Location
London, United Kingdom
We Work With
Sponsors · Institutional investors ·
Development finance institutions ·
Technical consultants · ESG specialists