Africa Global Trade Finance (AGTF) is a non-bank financial institution established in 2016 to support trade and economic growth in Africa. With offices in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Mauritius, AGTF provides secured financing facilities to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), commodity importers, exporters, and traders engaged in regular, self-liquidating transactions into or out of Sub-Saharan Africa.
AGTF’s commitment to supporting trade growth in Africa is backed by a team with extensive experience on the continent and deep knowledge of structured trade and commodity finance. Their client onboarding methodologies ensure that each opportunity is carefully assessed and nurtured to meet the client’s requirements and AGTF’s investment criteria.
Each facility is structured to match the specific transaction’s timeline, profitability, and risk profile. The loan term typically ranges from 30 to 180 days, ensuring alignment with trade cycles. Financing amounts range from 60% to 85% of the transaction value, and facilities are designed to be repaid by selling goods.
Services Offered:
- Pre-Shipment Finance: Funding is provided before goods are shipped to facilitate production or procurement.
- Post-Shipment Finance: Financing after goods have been shipped, aiding in managing cash flow until payment is received.
- Import Finance with Supplier Payments: Assistance paying suppliers promptly, ensuring smooth import operations.
- Stock Finance: Funding secured against inventory to support business operations.
- Storage Finance: Finance related to storing goods to help manage warehousing costs.
- Receivables Finance and Discounting: Advancing funds against outstanding invoices to improve liquidity.
