Envoy Global Strengthens African Presence with IBN Acquisition

Deal News | Feb 12, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision Envoy Global

Envoy Global, a prominent global corporate immigration services provider, has expanded its footprint into Africa with the strategic acquisition of IBN Immigration Solutions. This move significantly strengthens Envoy Global's presence in the EMEA region, as it adds offices in key African cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Windhoek. This acquisition is being celebrated as a strategic step in Envoy Global’s mission to simplify global immigration processes, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive solutions to multinational clients. IBN Immigration Solutions, known for its excellence and reliability in African immigration law since 1998, offers Envoy Global substantial advantages through its deep regional expertise. Envoy Global, under the leadership of Richard Burke, is committed to integrating seamlessly with IBN’s operations to leverage combined expertise. The acquisition is expected to provide enhanced service and innovative solutions to clients by capitalizing on IBN’s well-established reputation and expertise. IBN’s leadership, guided by Andreas Krensel, has played a pivotal role in the firm's growth and reputation for client-focused services. This acquisition not only expands Envoy’s geographic reach but aligns with its strategic growth plans, having previously made acquisitions in Europe and UAE, solidifying its role as a global leader in corporate immigration solutions. The integration aims to enhance the delivery of immigration services to stakeholders across over 180 countries globally.

Sectors

  • Corporate Immigration Services
  • Professional Services

Geography

  • United States – Envoy Global is headquartered in Chicago, making the U.S. a significant geography in this acquisition.
  • South Africa – IBN Immigration Solutions is based in Cape Town, South Africa, marking this country as central to the acquisition's focus.
  • Kenya – Kenya's capital, Nairobi, is one of the locations where IBN has offices, highlighting its relevance to the expanded services.
  • Namibia – Windhoek, Namibia, is another location for IBN, linking it to the geographic expansion of Envoy Global's services.

Industry

  • Corporate Immigration Services – The acquisition involves companies providing immigration services for corporate clients, focusing on visa, work authorization, and global mobility solutions.
  • Professional Services – Envoy Global and IBN Immigration Solutions are part of the professional services industry, offering specialized consulting services to global corporations.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Envoy GlobalBidding CompanyCompanyA leading global corporate immigration services provider headquartered in Chicago.
    IBN Immigration SolutionsTarget CompanyCompanyAn award-winning immigration services provider based in Cape Town with offices across Africa.
    Richard BurkePresident and CEO of Envoy GlobalPersonPresident and CEO who announced the acquisition and discussed its significance for Envoy Global.
    Andreas KrenselPartner at IBN Immigration SolutionsPersonPartner at IBN who provided insights into the acquisition's impact from IBN's perspective.
    Sophy KingPresident of Global Immigration at Envoy GlobalPersonWelcomed the acquisition and highlighted the partnership between Envoy Global and IBN.