Question 1

What does AFRICHINA do?

Accepted Answer

AFRICHINA discovers promising business ideas, evaluates them, and connects founders with investors, trade partners and markets across Africa and China. We also facilitate export and import trade and run investment events.

Question 2

Is AFRICHINA an investment fund?

Accepted Answer

No. AFRICHINA is not a fund, broker or licensed financial adviser. We connect parties and facilitate structured conversations. Any investment decision rests with the parties involved and must follow their own due diligence.

Question 3

Which countries do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Tanzania, China, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Angola, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Question 4

What is Capital Connect?

Accepted Answer

Capital Connect is AFRICHINA's business ideas and investment forum, launching in Tanzania with editions in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, followed by proposed international editions.

Question 5

Which ticket should I buy?

Accepted Answer

Normal Participant is for professionals attending to learn and network. Entrepreneur / Founder includes pitch consideration and founder sessions. Investor / Capital Partner includes deal-room access and curated introductions.

Question 6

How do I know my payment succeeded?

Accepted Answer

A payment is only successful once confirmed by the payment provider. A registration reference number is generated after confirmed payment and sent to you by email.

Question 7

Are the international event dates final?

Accepted Answer

No. Only the Tanzania Capital Connect series is announced. All other editions are proposed or upcoming events, subject to confirmation of dates and venues.

Question 8

How do I submit a business idea?

Accepted Answer

Complete the four-step submission form on the Submit Your Business Idea page. Our team reviews every submission confidentially.

Question 9

Does submitting guarantee funding?

Accepted Answer

No. Submission does not guarantee selection, a pitch slot, funding or investment of any kind.

Question 10

Do I need a registered company?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily at idea stage, but investors typically expect a clear legal structure before any transaction proceeds.

Question 11

How are opportunities screened?

Accepted Answer

We apply a consistent evaluation lens covering the problem, market, model, team, traction, capital need, use of funds, risk and exit considerations. Screening is not a recommendation.

Question 12

Is any return promised?

Accepted Answer

Never. No return, yield or outcome is promised or implied. Investing carries the risk of partial or total loss of capital.

Question 13

How does a quote request work?

Accepted Answer

Submit the product, quantity, specifications and destination. Our trade desk responds with verified supplier options, indicative pricing and shipping terms.

Question 14

Do you own the products listed?

Accepted Answer

No. AFRICHINA does not claim ownership or control of listed goods or natural resources. Availability, exportability, licensing, origin and certification are subject to verification and applicable laws.

Question 15

What does membership include?

Accepted Answer

Access to curated deal flow, member event rates, introductions, business idea reviews, market briefings and directory visibility.

Question 16

Can I cancel?

Accepted Answer

Refund terms are set out in the Refund Policy. Membership is annual and access continues until the end of the paid term.

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