There are numerous companies and organizations which offer a wide range of services critical to effectively navigating the African market and increasing two-way trade and investment opportunities. Browse our resource list below to search for information on access to finance, business processes, capacity building, supply chain development and more.

The U.S.-Africa Business Center can help you better understand how to use these resources. For assistance, .

ACCESS TO FINANCE
Businesses involved in U.S.-Africa trade and investment often encounter difficulty accessing needed capital. This guide features an illustrative list of partners and includes venture capitalists, lending institutions, foundations, multilateral funding institutions and federal agencies.

BRIC, LLC
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Grassroots Business Fund
Kupanda Capital   CCA Member
Making Finance Work for Africa
USAID Development Credit Authority
Total Impact Advisors
Small Enterprise Assistance Fund
Missing Middle Fund - Compiled by the South-African Chamber of Commerce in America

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Many companies have a range of needs related to improving business operations and systems.The partners below offer services related to marketing, public relations and media.

251 Communications, Ltd.
Computer Frontiers, Inc.   CCA Member
Findlay University
GT4H, Inc.
OpenEntry.com
Western Union
Vibrant Design Group

CAPACITY BUILDING
Capacity building, education and training are essential components of successful, long-term investment strategies in Africa. This guide features partners that focus on developing capacity in various sectors.

Elan International
OIC International
Parker Associates Global, LLC.   CCA Member
Vital Voices

SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
Global supply chains are becoming increasingly interconnected and comprehensive, and the U.S. and African markets present particular challenges and opportunities. These partners offer services related to overall supply chain development, including distribution, logistical support, sanitary and phytosanitary standards.

AFEX Group
Fayus, Inc.   CCA Member
FDAimports.com, LLC
IAP World Wide   CCA Member
LONRHO   CCA Member

MARKET RESEARCH
Understanding the U.S.-African markets is of paramount importance when making business decisions. The organizations provide research services related to overall business climates, product development and viability of different sectors and regions.

Gazebo International
251 Communications, Ltd.

BUSINESS REPRESENTATION
Increasing trade and investment can require varying types of assistance to facilitate deals and understand policies. The below partners provide such services.

Aghulas Group
Ryberg & Smith, LLP   CCA Member
Manchester Trade, LTD   CCA Member
Virginia U.S. Export Assistance Center - Serving Washington, D.C. and VA

CCA SISTER ORGANIZATIONS
CCA works with various organizations with shared goals of promoting trade and investment with and within Africa. This guide features an illustrative list of partners in various countries, including Canada, France, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Canadian Council on Africa
COMESA Business Council (CBC)    CCA MOU Partner
Eastern Africa Association
European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM)
French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN)
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)
South African Chamber of Commerce in America (SACCA)

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