African-agents

What African-agents does

African-AGENTS Network LLC is a Nairobi-based business development agency founded in 2014 that operates as a two-way trade facilitator between African markets and international suppliers and service providers. The company serves two primary customer segments: international companies seeking to enter or expand across African markets, and African businesses seeking regional and global market access. Its service portfolio spans eight categories: Sales & Marketing (including Account-Based Marketing), Commodities Trading, Business Services & Consulting, Construction & Infrastructure, Agribusiness & Environmental solutions, Renewable Energy, Technology (Systems & Software), and Industrial Products & Services. The company also operates a specialized product line for natural resins and gums (Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax, Gum Arabic) and essential oils, sourced from Horn of Africa producers and processed in Nairobi.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: transaction-based sales agency services (commissions and fees for market development), commodity trading margins across petroleum, agricultural, and natural product categories, and professional consulting fees. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales via ABM with a network of channel partners and independent agents across Africa, supplemented by event-driven relationship building through partnerships with ATIGS Group and GAA Exhibitions.

The company is privately held, founder-led by CEO Gregg Breward, with 51-100 employees and no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or institutional investors. Operations are anchored in Kenya with claimed affiliate coverage across African markets and an explicit focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) spanning 54 countries. The technology stack is not proprietary; the company does not operate a distinct platform, API, or productized software offering, instead positioning itself as a services-led intermediary leveraging partner networks for execution.

Name

African-agents

Legal name

African-AGENTS Network LLC

Website

https://african-agents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

African-AGENTS is a Nairobi-based business development agency that connects international suppliers with African markets and assists African companies in expanding globally through sales agency services, commodity trading, and consulting across multiple industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Development Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising Agencies (54181), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425120), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (4251)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Brand Campaign & Integrated Communications Agencies (MPAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Business development services
• Commodity trading
• Market entry consulting
• Agribusiness solutions
• Industrial procurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlands

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sales Agency Services: The company acts as a sales agency providing Accounts Based Marketing (ABM), direct sales, and sales management services for international suppliers and service providers entering African markets, earning commissions or fees for market development and sales performance.
2. Commodity Trading: Trading of various commodities including petroleum products, agricultural crops (tea, coffee, cut flowers), fertilizers, natural resins and gums, ores, metals, gemstones, and precious metals. Revenue generated through commodity transactions and trading margins.
3. Business Consulting Services: Strategic planning, market analysis, consulting services, project management, and business automation services provided to clients. Revenue from professional service engagements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

African-AGENTS is a Nairobi-based business development agency that facilitates two-way trade between African markets and international suppliers. It delivers a portfolio of services spanning sales and marketing (including ABM), commodities trading, business consulting, construction and infrastructure, agribusiness, renewable energy, technology, and industrial products. The firm also acts as the exclusive agent for natural resins, gums, and essential oils (Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax, Gum Arabic) sourced from the Horn of Africa.

Product overview

African-agents is a business development agency that offers a portfolio of interconnected professional services rather than a single unified product or platform. The core offering spans eight main service categories: Sales & Marketing (including ABM and digital marketing), Commodities Trading (petroleum, agricultural products, natural resins), Business Services & Consulting (strategic planning, logistics, procurement), Construction & Infrastructure, Agribusiness & Environmental solutions, Renewable Energy systems, Technology & Software services, and Industrial Products & Services. The company also operates a specialized product line for Natural Resins & Gums and Essential Oils sourced from the Horn of Africa (Berbera and Mogadishu ports) with essential oils produced in Nairobi, Kenya. These services are delivered through a network of professionals and partner organizations to facilitate two-way trade between African markets and international suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sales & Marketing Services Integrated sales and marketing services for businesses entering or expanding in Africa, including direct sales, Account-Based Marketing (ABM), sales management, digital marketing, events management, and creative services such as advertising, graphic design, and animation.
• Commodities Trading
• Business Services & Consulting
• Construction & Infrastructure Services
• Agribusiness & Environmental Services
• Renewable Energy Solutions
• Technology (Systems & Software) Services
• Industrial Products & Services
• Natural Resins, Gums & Essential Oils Supply

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATIGS GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 February 2020AFRICAN-AGENTS partnered with ATIGS Group as a Supporting Partner for ATIGS Dubai 2020, a premier Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit held on October 28 & 29, 2020 in Dubai, UAE. This partnership enables AFRICAN-AGENTS to participate in business development activities connecting international investors and corporations with African markets through thematic workshops, presentations, and networking sessions.
• ATIGS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATIGS Group is a leading USA-based consulting and business development firm specialized in promoting Trade and Investment opportunities in Africa through exclusive summits, forums, and conferences dedicated to business development.
• AGRITERRAminorOthersAgriterra is listed as a partner organization, though specific partnership details are not provided on the website.
• LEDSkyminorOthersLEDSky is listed as a partner organization specializing in LED/sustainable lighting solutions.
• YYTZminorOthersYYTZ is listed as a partner organization, though specific partnership details are not provided on the website.
• ecofarmaminorOthersecofarma is listed as a partner organization, likely operating in the agricultural or sustainability sector.
• AvanduminorOthersAvandu is listed as a partner organization, though specific partnership details are not provided on the website.
• Equity BankminorOthersEquity Bank is listed as a partner organization, one of Kenya's largest banks providing financial services across Africa.
• Standard Chartered BankminorOthersStandard Chartered Bank is listed as a partner organization, an international banking group operating across Africa.
• Afrika-HRminorOthersAfrika-HR is listed as a partner organization, likely providing HR and human resources services.
• GAA (Global Attain Advancement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAA Exhibitions & Conferences organizes the ATIGS summits and is a key strategic partner for Africa trade events. AFRICAN-AGENTS works with GAA as part of the ATIGS Dubai 2020 organizing structure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/African.Agents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/african-agents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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