Strategic investmentBuild the infrastructure
Build the infrastructure
behind African trade.
A high-touch model first. Standardised workflows next. Scalable trade infrastructure over time.
Explore the investment case ↓Business model
Revenue aligned to successful trade.
The model is designed to avoid dependence on one-off consulting and instead build transaction-linked revenue.
5–12%Illustrative transaction take rateVaries by product, volume and service depth
RFQManaged sourcing feesFixed project fee or credited against a successful transaction
VerifiedSupplier verification & readinessPaid by suppliers for relevant service depth
RetainerStrategic account managementFor complex, ongoing buyer/supplier relationships
Illustrative management scenario
Planning trajectory
MetricYear 1Year 2Year 3
Verified suppliers50150400
Qualified buyers50150400
Completed transactions2090300
Average transaction€17.5k€22k€28k
Illustrative GMV€350k€1.98m€8.4m
Illustrative revenue€74.5k€303.7k€974k
These are management planning assumptions from the business plan, not guarantees. They require validation through live RFQs and transactions.
Funding strategy
Capital should fund proof before scale.
The plan proposes an illustrative pre-seed requirement of approximately €300,000, subject to final budget and investor structure.
Platform / technology25%
Buyer acquisition25%
Supplier verification / operations20%
Team / specialist capability20%
Legal, insurance & corporate infrastructure7%
Contingency3%
What needs to be proven
Invest in evidence, not assumptions.
01
Buyer demand
Genuine procurement conversations and live RFQs.
02
Transactions
First completed cross-border orders with buyer references.
03
Repeatability
Repeat buyer activity and improving cycle times.
04
Unit economics
Take rate, acquisition cost, fulfilment cost and contribution margin.
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