Startup
Early stage ventures with a clear problem and an emerging solution.
For entrepreneurs
Build Something Worth Investing In
AFRICHINA believes Africa has exceptional entrepreneurs and business ideas. Our goal is to find opportunities with potential and help connect them to people, markets, partnerships and capital.
Who we want to hear from
Ten kinds of businesses we look at
If your business does not fit neatly into one of these, submit it anyway and tell us why it matters.
SME
Established small and medium businesses ready to scale.
Technology
Software, platforms and digital infrastructure businesses.
Manufacturing
Production, assembly and industrial value addition.
Agriculture
Primary production, processing and agri value chains.
Trade
Import, export, distribution and wholesale businesses.
Logistics
Transport, warehousing and supply chain operations.
Consumer Business
Retail, food, services and consumer brands.
Green Business
Renewable energy, circular and sustainability ventures.
Innovative Business
New models that do not fit a conventional category.
How it works
From submission to growth
A clear, disciplined pathway with no promises we cannot keep.
01
Entrepreneurs
Submit
Submit your business or idea.
02
AFRICHINA
Discover
We review and identify opportunities.
03
Evaluation
Evaluate
Potential opportunities can undergo further assessment and due diligence.
04
Connections
Connect
Relevant entrepreneurs may be introduced to investors, partners, or markets.
05
Growth
Grow
Potential investment, partnership, acquisition, trade, or business development discussions can follow.
AFRICHINA Opportunity Stories
The shape of opportunities we look for
The examples below are illustrative. They are completed transactions with verified stories as they are confirmed.
Agro processing
Value addition before export
A producer moving from raw commodity sales to processed, packaged goods for regional and Asian buyers.
Technology
Payments for informal retail
A software venture digitising order and payment flows for small retailers across an East African corridor.
Trade & logistics
Sourcing partnership with Chinese manufacturers
A distributor establishing direct manufacturing relationships to reduce cost and improve supply reliability.
Next step
Bring us your idea
Join the AFRICHINA Community, complete the application, and enter our review process.