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Your Africa Expansion Team

Powering ScaleUp companies to thrive in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Scaling up to Africa: Navigating  the path to growth

While Sub-Saharan Africa offers immense growth opportunities, scaling into its markets presents unique challenges. Businesses must navigate complex regulations, adapt to diverse consumer behaviors, and establish trusted local networks and talent. 
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Without on-the-ground expertise and local market knowledge, entering these markets, gaining traction, and ensuring compliance can be daunting, ultimately delaying market entry and growth.

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Who 
We Are

​Our Vision

​To Bridge the gap between Europe and Africa for mutual growth.​​

We are your boots-on-the-ground in Africa & Europe.

Our Services

Our Services

Market Intelligence & Regulatory Briefs

Understand what drives your market: from consumer behaviour and competitor dynamics to demographics, trends, and market size. We also deliver crisp summaries of key policies, regulations, and the political climate — minus the jargon.

In-Market User Testing & Pilots

Validate your product in the real world. Test pricing, adoption, and fit with actual users. Launch pilot programs that generate proof of concept, early traction, and valuable local insights.

Localized Marketing & PR

Craft a market-smart brand story. We localise your messaging, tailor content for language and culture, and manage PR to maximise visibility and connection from day one.

Strategic Connections & Ecosystem Access

We leverage our trusted local network to connect you with the right people - so you can build real relationships that drive growth, without unnecessary barriers.

Business Setup & Compliance Made Easy

From business registration and tax IDs to hiring your first team member. We handle the paperwork, vet reliable service providers, and keep you compliant every step of the way.

Curated Business Immersions ("Safaris")

Experience your target market firsthand. We design tailored sector safaris with site visits, stakeholder meetings, and real-world exposure to the ecosystem you’re entering.

Why Choose Us?

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A Team That’s Truly Invested

A dedicated project manager for your business, backed by specialists in marketing, data, partnerships, operations, and compliance - all working in sync to deliver results

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Deep Local & International Networks

We connect you to the right people, from trusted local industry players to influential ecosystem leaders - opening doors that matter.

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On-the-Ground Expertise

With a local presence in key markets, we bring real-time insights, hands-on support, and cultural fluency to your expansion journey.

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Solutions Built Around Your Business

No off-the-shelf packages. Every engagement is designed around your company’s goals, sector dynamics, and market realities - for strategies that truly work on the ground.

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Flexible, Cost-Effective Model

Our subscription approach removes the need to build costly in-house expansion teams. You get expert support and execution - on-demand, scalable, and budget-smart.

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Why Europe? Why Africa?

For European Businesses: Africa’s booming consumer market, regional trade hubs, and increasing demand for cutting-edge solutions provide unparalleled growth opportunities for companies willing to expand. By scaling your operations into Sub-Saharan Africa, you tap into a market ripe for innovation, influence, and profitability.
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For Sub-Saharan Africa: Partnerships with European businesses foster skills transfer, drive industrial development, and promote economic diversification, creating jobs and advancing local industries. These collaborations empower local economies, enhance infrastructure, and uplift communities, making a lasting impact.

Key Industries


Key Industries: Renewable Energy, FinTech, eCommerce, Agriculture, EducationTech, ICT and Health-tech. 

Ready to scale?

Let’s partner to make your African expansion a success.

Contact us to schedule a free consultation session.

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