Trade Finance in Africa | Expert Advisory & Funding

Trade Finance in Africa

Need import financing for your Lagos operation? Or export credit to ship goods from Nairobi? We guide African SMEs and corporates to secure trade finance. Benefit from fractional CFO advisory, forward flow agreements with top African banks, SPV setup, FX risk management, plus full compliance support. Packages start at $9,950.

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Our Trade Finance Services in Africa

Import & Export Financing

Letters of credit, buyer’s credit, pre- & post-shipment funding for raw materials, machinery, and commodities.

Forward Flow Agreements

Pre-negotiated, revolving credit lines with African and global lenders—continuous working capital on demand.

SPV Structuring & Management

Bankruptcy-remote vehicles to isolate collateral, streamline compliance and minimize lender risk.

Currency & Risk Management

Hedging strategies, forwards and swaps to lock in FX rates and protect margins against volatility.

Fractional CFO Advisory

On-demand senior finance leadership to negotiate terms, optimize capital structure and oversee execution.

Documentation & Compliance Support

Full support on LC paperwork, customs, central bank filings and export-credit agency requirements.

Why Partner with Financely in Africa

Local Market Expertise

20+ years across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt & beyond—no surprises on local rules.

Trusted Lender Network

Relationships with major African banks, export-credit agencies and private-credit desks.

Transparent Fees

Flat retainer from $9,950 USD—covers strategy, negotiations, SPV setup, FX and compliance.

Fast Turnaround

Term sheet & lender intro in as few as 10–14 business days.

How It Works

1. Schedule Consultation

We map your trade volumes, corridors, and pain points.

2. Custom Strategy

We craft a plan: LC structure, forward flow deal, SPV blueprint, FX hedge.

3. Lender Negotiations

We leverage our network to secure competitive margins and terms.

4. Setup & Execution

Entity formation, documentation, trust accounts, and line activation.

5. Ongoing Support

Fractional CFO oversight, monthly reporting, covenant tracking, and refinancing as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What import/export financing solutions do you provide?
We arrange letters of credit, buyer’s credit, invoice discounting and pre-/post-shipment funding to match your transaction size and timeline.
How do forward flow agreements speed up funding?
We lock in revolving credit lines with lenders in advance—so you draw funds on demand without repeating underwriting each time.
How do you reduce collateral requirements?
Our SPV structures isolate LC collateral in bankruptcy-remote vehicles, which lenders view more favorably—cutting upfront deposits.
How can I protect against currency fluctuations?
We implement tailored FX hedges—using forwards, swaps or options via partner FX desks—to lock in rates and safeguard your margins.
Who manages ongoing reporting and compliance?
Your dedicated fractional CFO handles monthly reporting, covenant tracking and regulatory filings—so you stay audit-ready.
How do you handle complex LC documentation and local regs?
Our Documentation & Compliance team oversees all paperwork, customs, central-bank filings and export-credit agency interactions—no delays, full compliance.

Our Team

Appointed directly by the owners, this team serves as the operational core of Financely. They manage active mandates, oversee outsourced specialists, and ensure every transaction moves forward with clarity and speed. With collective experience spanning investment banking, credit structuring, legal execution, and investor relations, they bring institutional discipline to every deal we touch.

Pascal Meier

Onboarding & Resourcing Lead

Coralie Dubois, Financely

Coralie Dubois

Director

Jason Leung Financely

Jason Leung

Head of Credit & Structuring

Lucas Reinhardt Financely

Lucas Reinhardt

IR & Distribution