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Bridging Capital Across Borders

We structure and facilitate Foreign Direct Investment flows between sovereign markets, institutional capital, and high-growth emerging economies worldwide.

Who We Are

Since 2009, we have been connecting global capital with transformational investment opportunities across emerging and frontier markets, specialising in cross-border FDI structuring, regulatory navigation, and market entry advisory.

Our Story Our Services

As specialists in cross-border FDI, we bring deep regulatory expertise, certainty of execution, and a long-term partnership orientation to every mandate we undertake.

Core Stats
2009
Founded
$12.4B+
FDI Facilitated
52+
Active Markets
340+
Mandates Completed
Our People

Deep cross-border expertise guided by a globally experienced leadership team

The Meridian FDI Partners team blends sovereign market intelligence with decades of transactional experience — grounded in rigour, and driven by results.

Marcus Ellison
Founder & Managing Partner
Priya Nair
Partner, Asia Pacific
James Theron
Partner, EMEA
Sofia Alvarez
Director, Latin America
Chen Wei
Vice President
Anika Reyes
Vice President
Omar Khalil
Senior Analyst
Laura Pemberton
CFO & CCO
David Kim
Controller
Rachel Foster
Executive Director
Yusuf Al-Rashid
Senior Associate, GCC
Our Services

Purpose-built advisory for cross-border investment

Market Entry & FDI Structuring
Comprehensive advisory for corporates, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds seeking to establish or expand cross-border investment positions. We navigate regulatory frameworks, identify local partners, and structure transactions across 52 active markets — from greenfield projects to strategic acquisitions.
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Regulatory & Compliance Navigation
End-to-end support for CFIUS filings, bilateral investment treaty compliance, and host-country approval processes. Our specialist teams ensure seamless regulatory clearance across complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, reducing timeline risk for our clients.
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Capital Mobilisation & Co-Investment
Bespoke capital mobilisation solutions connecting institutional investors, development finance institutions, and sovereign funds with high-conviction FDI opportunities. Includes blended finance structures, preferred equity arrangements, and co-investment facilitation for large-scale infrastructure and industrial mandates.
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Recent Mandates

A selection of our recent cross-border mandates

$320 Million Greenfield FDI — Vietnam
Greenfield Manufacturing FDI
$320 million greenfield manufacturing investment into Vietnam for a European industrial conglomerate seeking ASEAN market access, including full regulatory and environmental clearance.
$450 Million Strategic Acquisition — Brazil
Cross-Border Acquisition
$450 million acquisition of a leading logistics platform in Brazil by a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund, including CADE competition clearance and BIT compliance structuring.
$180 Million Joint Venture — India
Technology Joint Venture
$180 million technology joint venture in India between a U.S. private equity firm and a state-backed enterprise, navigating FEMA regulations and equity cap requirements.
$250 Million Infrastructure FDI — Kenya
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
$250 million renewable energy infrastructure investment in Kenya co-sponsored by multilateral development banks, structured as a blended finance vehicle with concessional debt.
$95 Million Market Entry — Southeast Asia
Retail Market Expansion
$95 million multi-market retail expansion across Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines for a North American consumer brand, including local partner selection and franchise structuring.
News & Insights
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News
Meridian FDI Partners advises on $320M Vietnamese manufacturing investment for European industrial group
Meridian FDI Partners acted as exclusive cross-border advisor, securing regulatory clearances and coordinating ASEAN market access strategy for the landmark greenfield FDI.
April 2026
Insights
Marcus Ellison on the Structural Shift in Global FDI Flows to Southeast Asia
Marcus Ellison joins the Global Capital Forum to discuss how supply chain realignment and nearshoring strategies are reshaping FDI patterns across emerging Asia.
March 2026
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Meridian FDI Partners closes $450M cross-border acquisition mandate in Brazil
Meridian FDI Partners successfully completed the acquisition of a major Brazilian logistics platform on behalf of a GCC sovereign wealth fund, including CADE and BIT compliance.
February 2026
Insights
Q1 2026 Global FDI Outlook: Emerging Markets Lead Recovery
Rising geopolitical diversification, onshoring incentives, and green transition mandates are accelerating FDI inflows into Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America in 2026.
January 2026

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