Institution Transactions
- MFB Transactions
- Financial Institution Transactions
Grow · Deals & Transactions
Specialist support for financial-sector transactions.
Buy-side and sell-side advisory for microfinance banks, financial institutions, fintechs and licence opportunities — from sourcing to negotiation.
Who it's for
- Investors
- Institution owners
- Fintech founders
- Acquirers
- Financial groups
The challenge
Sound familiar?
The problems we are typically asked to solve.
- 01Finding credible acquisition or investment opportunities
- 02Selling an institution or stake discreetly and at fair value
- 03Understanding licensing and regulatory implications of a deal
- 04Negotiations stalling between buyers and sellers
How Upswing helps
What we do.
Opportunities
- Fintech Opportunities
- Licensing Opportunities
- Deal Sourcing
Advisory
- Buyer Advisory
- Seller Advisory
- Transaction Advisory
- Negotiation Support
Upswing Deal Board
A live, moderated deal marketplace.
Browse current opportunities, view deal details, indicate interest in confidence, submit a legitimate opportunity for review, or introduce qualified parties through a registered referral — with every engagement handled through Upswing's transactions team.
Listings are opportunity information only, not investment, legal or financial advice. No listing implies guaranteed returns or completion, and some transactions may require regulatory approval.
What we can deliver
Practical outputs, not shelf reports.
- Opportunity screening
- Buyer and seller positioning
- Transaction process management
- Negotiation support
- Regulatory-process guidance
How we work
Understand → Source → Assess → Negotiate → Close
- 1
Understand
Clarify objectives, appetite and constraints.
- 2
Source
Identify and screen relevant opportunities.
- 3
Assess
Review fit, readiness and key risks.
- 4
Negotiate
Support structured engagement between parties.
- 5
Close
Coordinate the path to completion.
Why Upswing
Practical expertise. Real results.
Practitioner-led
We understand the theory — and the reality of execution.
Research-driven
We turn information into useful business intelligence.
Commercial
We focus on outcomes, opportunities and measurable value.
Technology-enabled
We use technology and AI to improve how businesses operate.
Execution-focused
We help move ideas from strategy into action.
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Deals & Transactions