Africa Trade Link and Expo

Name

Africa Trade Link and Expo

Legal name

Africa Trade Link and Expo, Inc.

Website

https://atleinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Facilitation Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAFAN

Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

Keywords

• Trade facilitation services
• Trade shows expos
• Business consulting
• Company registration services
• Entrepreneur workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Yucaipa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trade Services: Revenue generated from trade facilitation services including consulting, workshops, seminars, trade shows and expos, influencer advertising, and company registration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Africa Trade Link and Expo, Inc. (ATLEINC) provides trade facilitation and business development services that connect entrepreneurs and businesses across the United States and Africa. Its portfolio includes Influencer Advertising, Workshops and Seminars, Consulting Services, Trade Shows and Expos, Company Registration assistance, and Events management. These services are delivered as an integrated ecosystem to support cross-border market entry, partnership formation, and business growth for entrepreneurs at various stages.

Product overview

Africa Trade Link and Expo, Inc. (ATLEINC) operates as a trade facilitation and business development organization offering a unified platform of services designed to drive local and global trade, empower entrepreneurs, and connect continents. The company's portfolio consists of six interconnected services: Influencer Advertising, Workshops and Seminars, Consulting Services, Trade Shows and Expos, Company Registration support, and Events management. These services work together to provide a comprehensive ecosystem for entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand their ventures across the United States and international markets. The core offering centers on connecting businesses with trade opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and facilitating business growth through both in-person events and professional advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Influencer Advertising A service that connects businesses with influencers to promote their products, services, and brand to targeted audiences across various platforms. Intended for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking visibility across the United States and Africa.
• Workshops and Seminars Educational and training programs designed to help entrepreneurs develop skills, knowledge, and networks for business success in trade and commerce. Aimed at entrepreneurs at various stages of growth seeking US–Africa trade capability.
• Consulting Services Professional advisory services that help businesses navigate trade opportunities, market entry strategies, and international expansion across the US and global markets. Targeted at entrepreneurs and businesses planning cross-border growth.
• Trade Shows and Expos Event-based platform that organizes and facilitates trade shows and expositions connecting entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors for networking and business development opportunities. Aimed at participants in US–Africa cross-border trade.
• Company Registration Business incorporation and registration assistance services helping entrepreneurs legally establish their companies, particularly for those looking to start or expand ventures in the United States.
• Events Platform providing information about upcoming trade events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities organized or facilitated by Africa Trade Link and Expo. Aimed at entrepreneurs and businesses seeking cross-border trade engagement.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Corporate Council on Africa: US-based nonprofit that promotes US–Africa business ties through events, missions, and advisory services. Most direct comparable to ATLE: similar mission (connecting US and African business), similar convening function (trade events and forums), and similar nonprofit/association structure.
• African Business Roundtable: Pan-African business association that convenes executives, governments, and SMEs to facilitate cross-border deal-making on the continent. Comparable to ATLE as a nonprofit trade-facilitation platform, though with a broader Africa-internal focus rather than a US–Africa bilateral one.

Broad incumbents

• Informa: Global B2B events, exhibitions, and information-services group operating hundreds of trade shows annually. Comparable to ATLE as an organizer of trade shows/expos, but at vastly larger scale, with deeper resources, established sponsor networks, and a global rather than US–Africa focus.
• dmg events: International exhibition and conference organizer with a large portfolio of B2B trade events across emerging and developed markets. Comparable in core activity (organizing trade shows/expos), but operates with global scope and significantly greater production and marketing budgets than ATLE.
• RX Global (Reed Exhibitions): One of the world's largest trade show and event organizers, running flagship exhibitions across dozens of industries and regions. Comparable to ATLE through its trade-show organizing capability, but with a much broader portfolio and no specialization in the US–Africa corridor.

Emerging players

• Tony Elumelu Foundation: Africa-focused philanthropic program that trains, funds, and convenes African entrepreneurs through annual programs and events. Comparable to ATLE in the entrepreneur-enablement mission and event-based engagement model, but with a much larger cohort, dedicated grant funding, and a broader African (not bilateral US–Africa) lens.
• Endeavor: Global nonprofit supporting high-impact entrepreneurs through selection, mentoring, and convening events. Comparable to ATLE as a nonprofit entrepreneur-support organization that uses events and curated networks to drive outcomes, though its selection criteria skew to scale-stage rather than early/market-entry entrepreneurs.

Others

• U.S. Commercial Service: US government trade-promotion agency that helps American companies enter foreign markets, including Africa, through matchmaking, events, and advisory. Comparable in function (US–Africa trade facilitation, market-entry support, events) but operates with public funding and a different (government) mandate.
• Marcus Evans: Global business intelligence and events company running executive conferences and trade events across multiple sectors. Comparable in combining events with consulting-style advisory services, but serves enterprise clients globally and does not specialize in the US–Africa corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atleinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/africa-trade-link-and-expo-atle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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