At Mariva Advisory we are committed to actively playing our part in bridging the gap between entrepreneurs, business solutions and investors by leveraging our wealth of industry experience to connect the dots.
Who We Are
At Mariva Advisory we are committed to actively playing our part in bridging the gap between entrepreneurs, business solutions and investors by leveraging our wealth of industry experience to connect the dots.
Who We Are
The Mariva Advisory group is a 100% black-owned management consulting and corporate advisory firm based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal founded in 2020. We form a part of the Masthead Financial Advisors association (MFAA). Mariva Advisory, with 17 years of financial services industry and corporate advisory experience, provides organizational effectiveness solutions to business with a maximum annual turnover of R750m in the agricultural, commercial, and public sectors.
To be a trusted global advisory firm.
Facilitate the flow of industry information, skills, and financial resources to all sectors of society with the primary goal of developing robust and resilient businesses that actively contribute to South Africa's inclusive economic growth.
Mariva evaluates a client's business model to determine which parts of the modus operandi can be streamlined to increase efficiency.
Read MoreEfficient and easily written business plans are tailored to the client's business to ensure the funders understand the opportunity presented by the plan.
Read MoreMariva Advisory provides documentation to show estimated returns and risks of investment opportunities.
Read MoreMariva advisory has over 10 years of experience in building financial models for companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, including agriculture, asset management.
Read MoreWe use our knowledge of the funding process to help clients prepare for and structure their application for the best outcome.
Read MoreWe conduct valuations for legal entities across industries, including consolidated companies, divisions, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and projects.
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We hired Mariva Advisory to provide Organizational Operations Support and Revenue & Expense Management Solutions. There were significant improvements in both the Operations and Financial Management functions following the contract period. Mariva Advisory also shared their knowledge and expertise, educating employees on industry best practices to ensure long-term success. We recommend them to any business looking to grow to the next level.
Mariva Advisory has provided Financial and Marketing advisory services to LSG Projects CC t/a LSG Group for over a year. Their knowledge and attention to detail have aided in keeping our company on track during and post the pandemic and through the company major restructure. I strongly feel confident in recommending Mariva Advisory as one of the best and highly professional service provider. Mariva is not only thorough, but also easy to work with and always willing to go an extra mile to ensure that our company meets the short term and long term goals.
It is with much enthusiasm that I am writing to recommend services of Mariva Advisory. Engaging with Mariva Advisory was a fruitful experience for us as AlgoAtWork Robotics Academy due to the expansive conversations we were able to have with a company who not only recognised our ambition but has prior experience helping other start-ups. Their guidance assisted us in unpacking our next steps including the tools necessary to do so.
Mariva Advisory assisted our company with valuation of the company and securing alternative finance. We can highly recommend Mariva Advisory. Their service is outstanding, and they assist at any time. They are friendly and adamant in providing the best option for Strata Mining Services (Pty) Ltd. They are professional and dedicated to always keeping their clients happy. It has been our pleasure being associated with Mariva Advisory and we would like to express our full confidence in them as service provider.
I would highly recommend Mariva Advisory to any organization seeking top-tier corporate advisory and capital raising services. Their ongoing professionalism, dedication, and expertise will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in our growth and success. Mariva Advisory continues to be a vital partner, and we look forward to our continued collaboration as we strive to achieve new milestones together.
It has been a great pleasure and a growth inducing experience engaging with Mariva Advisory as Machine Kind. Mariva Advisory also played a key role in helping equip us with what we need for pitching to potential investors and clients by being a part of the team that put our pitch deck ready. We largely benefited from their industry knowledge in the approach we needed to take our product moved from its Beta phase.We duly recommend their advisory services.
It has been an absolute pleasure to deal with Mariva Advisory who are represented by young and dynamic professionals underpinned by a wealth of finance industry knowledge, experience and extensive relationships which have added immense value to our business's growth objectives. I would not hesitate to recommend Mariva Advisory as a service provider to any company that seeks to raise funding to unlock growth and expansion ambitions in their business.
Partnering with Mariva Advisory was truly transformative for our business. We were trapped in an unfavorable investor arrangement that left us powerless, but Mariva quickly identified the issues and restored our authority as rightful directors and shareholders. They uncovered financial irregularities, guided tough negotiations, and helped us successfully execute a buyout to regain full ownership. Mariva also secured our compliance, governance, and financial structures for sustainable growth. Today, we are independent, expanding, and strongly recommend Mariva Advisory to any business seeking strategic guidance and restructuring support.
Mariva Advisory played a vital role in strengthening Rasah SpiceâÂÂs growth journey. They supported us with website development, financial projections, and refining our business plan, ensuring we were well-positioned for expansion. Their expertise and guidance were especially valuable in navigating the complexities of raising funding through development finance institutions. The teamâÂÂs professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to our success exceeded our expectations. We confidently recommend Mariva Advisory to any business seeking strategic planning, financial guidance, and funding support.
Mariva Advisory has been instrumental in providing ongoing expert advice & guidance to our business. They have diverse experience which makes them suitable to various sectors of business which opens opportunities for Akwanda. I would recommend Mariva Advisory to any companies and projects seeking professional and corporate services due to their extensive experience and the value they have added to our business.

We're excited to announce that our CEO has been featured on the Top Co Media empowerment publication, promoting the services of Mariva Advisory! Mariva is a management consulting and corporate advisory firm that specializes in providing complex services to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, to help them strategize, plan, and execute for success beyond their shareholders and management's lifetimes

Emadlangeni Municipality hosted an SMME Empowerment Workshop in an effort to empower local SMMEs with necessary knowledge on the various support provided by government and other stakeholders to ensure that their businesses are able to conduct business with the Municipality and other government departments.

Emadlangeni Municipality hosted an SMME Empowerment Workshop in an effort to empower local SMMEs with necessary knowledge on the various support provided by government and other stakeholders to ensure that their businesses are able to conduct business with the Municipality and other government departments.