Overview
Hammer Group is a specialist infrastructure firm delivering turnkey technology, energy, and telecommunications projects in emerging markets. With deep operational capabilities and a vertically integrated structure, the Group plays a vital role in addressing critical infrastructure gaps across Africa—especially in regions where connectivity, sustainable energy, and digital transformation are essential to inclusive economic growth.
Caban Global Reach invested in Hammer Group as part of its strategic focus on enabling infrastructure that supports scalable fintech and digital ecosystems. Our partnership leverages Hammer’s proven engineering track record, while augmenting its growth capacity through corporate structuring, capital access, and governance support.
Investment Thesis
The opportunity to invest in Hammer Group was anchored by four key strategic factors:
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Mission-critical sector alignment
↳ Hammer operates in sectors foundational to fintech scale: energy reliability, connectivity, and infrastructure integration. -
Demonstrated project delivery capability
↳ With a track record across multiple African countries, Hammer has proven its ability to execute high-impact, multi-stakeholder projects. -
Scalable business model with embedded IP
↳ The Group’s control of its engineering and procurement processes allows for margin protection and project standardization—key for scale. -
Catalytic role in broader digital inclusion
↳ Hammer’s work directly enables downstream technology solutions by powering the underlying systems fintech platforms rely on.
Our Role
Our engagement with Hammer Group goes beyond capital provision. As co-owners of the fund, we are directly involved in:
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Supporting governance enhancements to align with global investment standards.
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Advising on capital structuring for infrastructure-scale financing.
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Co-developing a long-term growth roadmap for multi-country delivery.
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Providing access to strategic partners across energy, connectivity, and logistics verticals.
This hands-on approach supports the Group’s ambition to become one of Africa’s most reliable partners in last-mile infrastructure and smart utility deployment.
Strategic Relevance
Infrastructure remains a binding constraint to fintech and digital growth in Africa. By investing in Hammer Group, we are strengthening the rails upon which innovation rides—bringing dependable power, broadband connectivity, and engineered reliability to underserved markets.
This investment aligns directly with Caban Global Reach’s strategy of backing enabler platforms that serve both economic expansion and sustainable digital ecosystems. Hammer is a prime example of infrastructure-as-leverage: foundational, capital-intensive, and catalytic.
Looking Ahead
The Group’s roadmap includes scaled implementation of smart metering, off-grid energy expansion, and the rollout of connectivity solutions to peri-urban and rural areas. With its execution capability and cross-sector relationships, Hammer is positioned to play a pivotal role in unlocking Africa’s next wave of infrastructure-led development.
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