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For European companies expanding to Southern Africa

From Zero to Operating
in Southern Africa

Baltic founders based in Cape Town. We build operating companies across Southern Africa, not PowerPoint decks. Market research to local entity setup—so you can focus on running your business.

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Africa
6
Countries
The Opportunity

Why Africa. Why Now.

The numbers tell the story. Africa isn't the future — it's already happening.

$1T+
SADC Combined GDP
€750M
EU-SA Investment 2025
400M+
SADC Population
75%
FDI Growth YoY

In November 2025, the EU and South Africa signed the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership — €750 million in new investment, a critical minerals MoU, and joint industrial projects. Baltic companies are actively diversifying supply chains away from Russian dependency, and Southern Africa is where the new trade corridors are being built.

South Africa is the gateway to the 400-million-strong SADC market. European companies that establish presence now will lock in positions before the partnership matures. Those that wait will compete with those who didn't.

Cape Town
Based On-Ground
8-Figure
Exit Track Record
100+ MW
Solar Projects Delivered
100%
Founder-Led Engagements
The Challenge

Africa is the opportunity.
Entry is the challenge.

Baltic and European companies are diversifying into Southern Africa. But market entry is complex.

  • Unreliable partners and intermediaries
  • Opaque regulations that change without notice
  • Cultural gaps that derail negotiations
  • Reports written from Europe don't give you what you need
"You need people who are actually there. Who've done this before. Who understand both sides."
Our Process

From Curiosity to Operating

A phased approach that de-risks your Africa expansion. Prove value at each step before committing further.

01

Market Intelligence

Understand the opportunity before you commit.

  • Custom market research for your product/service
  • Competitor landscape & regulatory requirements
  • Partner/distributor identification & vetting
  • Go/no-go recommendation with entry strategy

Gate: You decide whether to proceed to validation

02

Market Validation

See it for yourself. We handle everything else.

  • Organized trade mission or expo presence
  • Full logistics: travel, booth, local staff
  • Curated meetings with vetted partners
  • On-ground validation of Phase 1 findings

Gate: You decide whether to establish presence

03

Market Entry

From legal entity to operating business.

  • Company formation & bank accounts
  • Local hiring & expat work permits
  • Office/warehouse setup
  • Operational handover to your team

Result: Operating local entity with initial team

Why Us

We're not a consultancy.
We're your partners on the ground.

On-Ground Presence

Based in Cape Town with networks across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Not consultants writing reports from Europe.

Founder-Led

You work directly with us throughout. No handoff to juniors. No outsourcing. Your success is our reputation.

De-Risked Process

Phased engagement with clear gates. Prove value before bigger commitments. Stop anytime. Your investment is protected.

Demand-Driven

Deep focus on Southern Africa's six key markets. The region's critical minerals boom and growing consumer class make it the continent's strongest entry point for European companies.

The Team

Meet Your Partners

We're selective about who we work with. And so should you be.

DB

Daniels Bondars

Strategy & Business Development

Leads strategy, client relationships, and key decisions across all phases. Based in Cape Town with deep experience navigating Southern African business environments.

  • Law & Diplomacy background (RGSL)
  • Based in Cape Town, South Africa
  • Business Development at Jeff (fintech)
  • Startup: adtech scale-up to 8-figure exit
  • FactoryDB co-founder (manufacturing tech)
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PB

Paula Bondare

Operations & Client Delivery

Supports Phase 2 trip organization and logistics, and Phase 3 operational setup including local hiring. Brings marketing expertise and multilingual capabilities.

  • Communication & Media Studies (UCT)
  • Business French minor
  • Marketing & PR experience
  • Multilingual: Latvian, English, French
  • Africa network through Cape Town years
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Let's Talk

We're selective about who we work with — and we expect the same from you. If you're serious about Africa expansion, let's have a conversation.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa. Registered in Riga, Latvia.