About us
Who we are
Meet CDF Trust & Consulting Zimbabwe Private Limited
CDF Trust & Consulting Zimbabwe Private Limited is an investment advisory firm registered in Zimbabwe but has affiliates in other jurisdictions. The firm is focused on facilitating and investing in Zimbabwe and sub-Saharan Africa.
- ● CDF Trust is a leading independent investment adviser and provider of financial services in the mining, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure projects.
- ● In the last 10 years, CDF Trust has advised on deals involving major energy, infrastructure, natural resources, agriculture, Agri-fin-tech, and ICT infrastructure projects.
- ● CDF Trust offers objective advice tailored to help investors achieve optimal financial and strategic results based on their specific needs. Reputation and expertise are our greatest assets.
- ● CDF Trust delivers local intelligence coupled with products and performance of the highest international standards.
- ● CDF Trust is the bridge that connects Zimbabwean businesses with international investors and capital markets.
- ● CDF Trust mobilizes debt and equity from Development Financial Institutions to support strategic projects.
Investment Philosophy
"As a firm that only engages in mandates that it truly believes in, CDF Trust is comfortable taking equity positions alongside its clients. As a principle for equity partnership, CDF Trust places a strong emphasis on “Collaborative Cooperation.” All projects and investments are assessed by the investment committee, and are structured in accordance with Zimbabwe’s investment guidelines and Bilateral Investment Protection Agreements."
- CDF Trust & Consulting Zimbabwe Private Limited
Our Principles
Building Strong Foundations Through Client-Centered Relationships
Values That Drive Our Commitment to Excellence
As a firm that is built upon strong relationships within Zimbabwe and the wider world, CDF
Trust prioritises its clients’ needs. We have a reputation of placing our clients and their
objectives at the centre of our firm wide goals. Experience has taught us that the best results
always materialise when there is a concerted effort to deliver in accordance with the clients’
objectives.
Our firm is centred on our ability to deliver results for our clients, investors and trustees. In
order to deliver the results our clients demand, we have placed two key values at the heart of
our firm:
Experience:
With years of experience within our team of professionals, CDF Trust has garnered the respect and trust of the biggest and largest corporates within the Southern African market. Throughout the years, it has become abundantly clear that strong relationships with external investors looking to invest into Zimbabwe, is key to delivering the best results.
Integrity:
CDF Trust has a strong belief that honest and transparent dealings in all aspects of its business activities breed the trust that is imperative for sustainable business success. As a firm, we strive to communicate clearly and regularly with our clients to ensure that we are on same wavelength on all matters during and after transactions.