Shepherds Tree Investments

Shepherds Tree is a Namibian corporate finance and strategy advisory firm based in Windhoek. Founded in 2023 by Ekkehard Friedrich, it specialises in connecting high-quality local businesses and projects with investors and international partners.

The firm positions itself as Namibia’s leading corporate finance boutique. Its core services include transaction advisory, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, corporate strategy, and assisting foreign investors with Namibian market entry and local ownership structures.

Shepherds Tree has particular strength in high-growth sectors such as oil & gas, marine and logistics, mining, renewable energy, hospitality and tourism, property, and infrastructure. It has advised on transactions approaching N$1 billion in cumulative value.

The company’s name and emblem draw inspiration from the indigenous Shepherd’s Tree (Boscia albitrunca), known as the “Tree of Life” for its exceptionally deep root system (up to 68 metres) that sustains life in arid Southern African landscapes. This symbolises the firm’s focus on resilience and sustainable growth.

In addition to pure advisory work, Shepherds Tree sometimes acts as a venture partner or co-investor. It also offers family-office style services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and foreign investors seeking to enter the Namibian market.

The team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in private equity, large Namibian corporates (including the Ohlthaver & List Group), mining finance, and international consulting, enabling it to support clients from strategy through to deal execution and implementation.