Your Baltic Partner for Unlocking African Business

Expand to Africa with Confidence

Africa's 1.4 billion consumers and 3-4x faster growth create an unprecedented opportunity. Be represented at 6+ major African trade shows per year through our Baltic Pavilions. Full-service market presence for less than one overseas business trip per quarter. Scale as safely as MikroTik, Eleving, and other Baltic exporters.

Africa map showing our service coverage across 7 countries

East Africa

Kenya · Uganda · Tanzania

West Africa

Ghana · Nigeria

Southern Africa

South Africa · Namibia

Why Africa Now?

Unprecedented growth meets opportunity across the world's youngest and fastest-growing continent.

1.4B → 2.5B
Population by 2050
6 of 10
Fastest Growing Economies Globally
3-4x
Faster Growth Than EU
300M → 1.1B
Emerging Middle Class by 2060

Six of the world's ten fastest-growing economies are in Africa. With 60% of the population under 25, mobile penetration above 80%, and a middle class projected to grow from 300 million to 1.1 billion by 2060, the continent is leapfrogging traditional development paths.

Baltic Companies Already There
MikroTik supplies wireless infrastructure across the continent, Latvijas Finieris exports to 15+ African markets, Dobeles Dzirnavnieks distributes in East Africa, Mapon provides fleet management solutions, while Eleving and Watu have deployed hundreds of millions in fintech capital.

Two Ways to Work With Us

One-time services or year-round presence at Africa's top trade shows through our Partner Program. Good news: Latvian companies typically get 50-70% back through LIAA grants.

Pay Per Project

One-time services

Due Diligence €1,500 +VAT
Business registration, financial standing, stakeholder interviews, background checks. 7-10 days delivery.
Factory Visit €4,500 +VAT
On-site inspection with photo/video documentation, production capacity assessment, quality control review. €3,500 when bundled with Due Diligence.
Market Entry €6,000 +VAT
Competitive analysis, partner identification, regulatory requirements, market research, entry strategy. 3-4 weeks delivery.
Trade Show Spot €7,000 +VAT
Join one AFRLAT pavilion, booth setup, lead collection, 48-hour follow-up report. Choose from 6 annual expos.
Best For:
  • Testing a new supplier or partner
  • Attending your first African trade show
  • Exploring a single market before scaling
  • One-time verification needs

AFRLAT Partner Program

Year-round presence at Africa's top trade shows

€4,200/month +VAT
12-month commitment
Represented at 6+ Major Trade Shows
✓ Ghana International Trade Fair (March)
✓ Africa Food Show (Cape Town, June)
✓ Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (July)
✓ Nairobi International Trade Fair (Sept)
✓ Uganda International Trade Fair (Oct)
✓ Lagos International Trade Fair (Nov)
Plus: Verification Services
5 Due Diligence · 4 Factory Visits
  • ✓ 75% off extras
  • ✓ Account manager
  • ✓ Monthly briefings
  • ✓ Priority support
Best For:
  • Companies planning multiple market entries
  • Businesses seeking year-round African market presence
  • Companies needing continuous partner verification
  • Serious exporters scaling operations across Africa

Good news for Latvian companies: You can likely get 50-70% of these costs covered through LIAA Export Support Grants. That means your actual cost for Due Diligence drops to €450-750 (instead of €1,500), or €1,260-2,100/month for the Partner Program (instead of €4,200). We'll help you with the paperwork. Learn more about LIAA funding

How We're Different

AFRLAT Local Consultant DIY / Remote
Cultural Understanding ✓ Baltic + African perspective Local only ✗ None
Communication ✓ Latvian, English, French, Spanish English only ✗ Language barriers
Geographic Coverage ✓ 7 African countries One country ✗ No coverage
On-Ground Verification ✓ Verified local partners Limited ✗ Not possible
Quality Control ✓ Standardized processes Varies ✗ None
Accountability ✓ Latvia-registered, legal recourse Limited ✗ Full risk on you
Pricing ✓ Fixed, transparent Negotiated Time + risk cost

Team & Local Partners

We work with trusted local professionals, established expat communities, and top-tier law firms across Africa—ensuring legal compliance and professional service delivery in every market we operate.

Daniels Bondars
Co-Founder, Latvia
Background: 3+ years on-ground Africa experience combined with extensive startup experience. Built banking partnerships across emerging markets, greenfielded 100+ MW renewable energy project—yes, that Apple became a client. BA in Law and Diplomacy. Based in Riga, Latvia.
Expertise: Strategy, Due Diligence, Market Entry, Emerging Markets & B2B Partnerships
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Paula Bondare
Co-Founder, Latvia
Background: Co-founded and runs dxp marketing agency since 2020. Led marketing for luxury design brands (Trentini), managed high-stakes projects at MRS grupa. BA from University of Cape Town in Communications—African market experience before AFRLAT existed. Multilingual (EN/LV/RU/FR/ES). Based in Riga, Latvia.
Expertise: Marketing & PR, Project Management, Content Creation, Communications
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James Ochieng
Kenya
Industries: Technology, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Services: Due Diligence, Factory Visits, Market Research
Amara Nwosu
Nigeria
Industries: Fintech, Oil & Gas, Retail
Services: Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Partner Identification
Thabo Molefe
South Africa
Industries: Mining, Automotive, Finance
Services: Due Diligence, Factory Visits, Logistics Support

Extended Network: Beyond our featured partners, we maintain an extensive agent network across Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana, as well as partnerships with top-tier law firms in all seven countries we serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

We physically verify business registration, visit premises, interview stakeholders, and assess financial standing. Many "factories" are actually brokers. For €1,500 +VAT, you get certainty before committing significant resources.
Yes! Latvian companies can access LIAA Export Support Grants covering up to 70% of market entry costs. This includes due diligence, factory visits, trade show participation, and market research. We help you prepare the application at no additional cost. Typical grant coverage: 50-70%, meaning your actual investment is €450-750 for Due Diligence (vs €1,500 full price) or €1,260-2,100/month for Partner Program (vs €4,200). Learn more: LIAA Export Aid Action Plan
You face challenges finding, vetting, and managing them remotely. We've already built verified partner networks across 7 countries and understand Baltic business expectations.
Photo/video documentation, production capacity assessment, quality control evaluation, worker conditions review, red flags identified, and our recommendation. All delivered within 48 hours.
Due diligence: 7-10 business days. Factory visits: 5-7 business days. Rush service available (+50% fee for 3-day delivery). Specific timelines provided during consultation.
We report objectively with supporting evidence. ~30% of investigations reveal issues serious enough to recommend against proceeding. Our job is to save you from costly mistakes.
Yes, our Partner Program (€4,200/month +VAT) is designed for exactly this. We provide: representation at 6+ major African trade shows, 5 due diligence reports, 4 factory visits, 1 market entry strategy, plus 75% off additional services. This is particularly valuable for companies scaling operations across Africa and needing year-round market presence.
We're a Latvia-registered company (SIA DXB) with legal accountability and local partners across 7 countries. Remote verification is nearly impossible—video calls can be staged and documents forged. Can you afford the risk of not verifying?
We accept bank transfers (EUR/USD) and TransferWise/Wise. All pricing is in EUR. For project-based work: 50% upon engagement, 50% upon report delivery. For memberships: monthly or annual prepayment (save 10% when prepaying annually). We provide proper invoices and contracts for all engagements. All pricing is transparent with no hidden fees—travel expenses for factory visits are estimated upfront and billed at cost.
Absolutely. This falls under our Market Entry Strategy and Business Intelligence services (custom pricing). We can identify potential suppliers/partners based on your requirements, conduct initial screening, arrange introductions, and facilitate negotiations. This is particularly effective for companies entering African markets for the first time who need guidance on where to start and who to work with.
Yes, we provide full-service business trip organization. This includes visa application support, accommodation booking in safe areas, ground transportation arrangements, meeting scheduling with partners/suppliers, interpreter services if needed, and experienced local guides who understand business culture. We handle all logistics so you can focus on your business objectives. This service is particularly valuable for first-time visitors who may find navigating African bureaucracy and local customs challenging.

Ready to Expand to African Markets?

Schedule a complimentary consultation. We speak Latvian and English.