Daniel Okafor
Partner, corporate finance
Daniel raises equity and debt for growing private companies and refinances them on better terms. He spent eight years in leveraged finance before joining Ordway in 2014, and he reads every term sheet line by line with the board before anyone signs.
At a glance
The facts you can check.
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Qualifications
CFA charterholder, 2010
In practice since
2006, eight years in leveraged finance before joining Ordway
Focus
Growth equity, debt and refinancing
Sectors
Hospitality, consumer brands and business services
Languages
English, Yoruba
Engagements led, anonymised.
Client names withheld. Each case is shown with the client’s written permission.
Questions to ask
What owners ask first.
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When should we start a refinancing?
Twelve months before the facility matures. Lenders price urgency, and the best terms go to boards that are not in a hurry.
Equity or debt?
The one that costs less over the life of the plan, which is not always the cheaper one today. We model both before we approach anyone.
Do you take fees from lenders?
No. We are paid by you, and only by you, so the lender we recommend is the one that suits your plan.
Recent work in public.
Services led
Where this partner leads the work.
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Next step
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Dubai, UAE