Cherifa Corporation

What Cherifa Corporation does

Cherifa Corporation is a privately-held technology solutions provider founded in 2019 and headquartered in Nongo, Conakry, Republic of Guinea. The company supplies and installs integrated technology solutions across five interconnected verticals: electronic security systems (GPS tracking, video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, fire detection and suppression), IT and networking equipment (computers, printers, IP telephony, network infrastructure), renewable energy solutions (solar panels, lithium batteries, hybrid inverters, street lamps), insurance distribution (in partnership with Ugar Activa Guinée), and mining equipment and safety gear. Its core technical offering is a value-added integration of third-party branded hardware rather than proprietary technology, drawing on partnerships with international brands such as HikVision, Grandstream, ZkTeco, Teltonika, Howen, and 3scort.

The company serves a blended customer base of enterprises, government institutions, and individual consumers in Guinea, with named clients including FER INTERNATIONAL, Office National d'identification, ELITE BUSINESS, MTN Guinée, Plan International Guinée, HData Mining, GIZ Coopération Allemande, Credit Kash, and ATC Guinée. Solutions are scoped to client requirements with installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and personnel training delivered by qualified technicians, supported by 24/7 customer assistance.

The business model combines hardware sales (the largest revenue stream) with installation and technical services revenue, plus affiliate commissions from insurance distribution. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts and no standard rate cards. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on website quote requests, phone contact, email outreach, and site visits rather than a channel partner or retail network. Marketing activity is limited to the company website, Facebook, and LinkedIn, with no published blog content at present.

Name

Cherifa Corporation

Legal name

Cherifa Corporation

Website

https://cherifacorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cherifa Corporation is a Conakry-based technology integrator founded in 2019 that supplies, installs, and maintains electronic security, IT and networking, renewable energy, insurance distribution, and mining equipment solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individuals across Guinea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Equipment Integration Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAAAE

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)

Keywords

• Electronic security systems
• IT network equipment
• Renewable energy solutions
• Insurance distribution
• Mining equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Ratoma

HQ country

Guinea

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Equipment Sales: Cherifa Corporation generates revenue through the sale of technology equipment including security systems (cameras, alarms, access control), IT hardware (computers, printers, network equipment), renewable energy products (solar panels, batteries, inverters), and mining equipment and tools. Sales are made directly to enterprises, institutions, and individuals.
2. Installation and Technical Services: The company provides on-site installation, maintenance, and technical support services for their equipment, including preventive and corrective maintenance, site installation by qualified technicians, and training for client personnel.
3. Insurance Distribution: In partnership with Ugar Activa Guinée, Cherifa Corporation distributes insurance products including auto, home, health, and business insurance, earning commissions on policies sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cherifa Corporation supplies and installs technology equipment across five verticals: electronic security systems (fleet tracking, video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, fire detection and suppression), IT and networking equipment (computers, printers, IP telephony, routers, switches, network cables, LAN/WAN and Wi-Fi services), renewable energy solutions (solar panels, lithium batteries, hybrid inverters, street lamps), insurance distribution (auto, home, health, business) in partnership with Ugar Activa Guinée, and mining safety equipment and heavy machinery. The company provides on-site installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and personnel training for clients across Guinea.

Product overview

Cherifa Corporation is a technology solutions provider based in Conakry, Guinea, offering an integrated portfolio of five interconnected service areas: (1) Electronic Security Solutions including fleet tracking, video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, fire detection and suppression; (2) IT and Network Solutions covering computers, printers, accessories, IP telephony, radios, network cables, routers, switches, and professional LAN/WAN and Wi-Fi installation services; (3) Renewable Energy Solutions featuring solar panels, lithium batteries, hybrid inverters, solar street lamps, and electrical accessories; (4) Insurance Services in partnership with Ugar Activa Guinea including auto, home, health, and business insurance; and (5) Mining Equipment and Tools with safety gear, heavy machinery, spare parts, and on-site technical support. The company positions itself as a one-stop technology partner for businesses, institutions, and individuals seeking integrated solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronic Security Solutions Integrated electronic security offering comprising GPS vehicle and equipment tracking, IP and analog video surveillance cameras with remote access and cloud backup, biometric and RFID access control and time attendance systems, automated gate systems, intrusion alarms with SMS alerts, smoke detectors, and automated fire suppression systems. Designed for businesses, government institutions, and residential customers seeking to protect premises, assets, and personnel.
• IT and Network Equipment Solutions Supply of computers (laptops and desktops), printers, IT accessories (inks, mice, keyboards, headsets, hard drives), IP telephony, walkie-talkies and professional radios, network cables, high-performance routers, network switches, plus professional LAN/WAN installation services and high-speed Wi-Fi solutions for domestic and professional use. Targeted at offices, businesses, and individuals needing reliable IT infrastructure.
• Renewable Energy and Electrical Solutions Supply of high-quality solar panels, next-generation lithium batteries with long lifespan and high storage capacity, hybrid solar inverters for stable continuous power, solar and electric street lamps for public and private spaces, and a complete range of electrical accessories (cables, wires, outlets, switches). Targeted at businesses, institutions, and households seeking energy autonomy and reduced energy costs.
• Insurance Distribution Services Distribution of insurance products in partnership with Ugar Activa Guinée, including auto insurance (accidents, theft, fire, 24/7 assistance), home insurance (fire, water damage, theft, emergency response), health insurance (rapid medical expense reimbursement, access to healthcare professionals), and business insurance (civil liability, loss of operation, tailored solutions). Targeted at individual consumers and businesses in Guinea seeking financial protection.
• Mining Equipment, Tools, and Technical Support Supply of mining safety equipment (helmets, high-visibility vests, robust safety shoes meeting strict standards), specialized heavy equipment (excavators, crushers, drilling machines) with certified spare parts, and on-site technical support including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, installation, and personnel training. Targeted at mining companies operating in Guinea.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 years of continuous operation in the Guinean technology market

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ugar Activa GuinéecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCherifa Corporation has partnered with Ugar Activa Guinée to distribute insurance products including auto, home, health, and business insurance. Cherifa Corporation acts as an insurance distributor, earning referral commissions on policies sold to their existing client base. The partnership extends Cherifa's service portfolio from technology solutions into financial protection services.
• HikVisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHikVision is a brand partner providing video surveillance equipment including IP cameras and analog cameras. Cherifa Corporation integrates HikVision products into their electronic security solutions for clients requiring high-definition surveillance systems.
• GrandstreamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGrandstream provides networking and telecommunications equipment including IP phones and network devices that Cherifa Corporation integrates into their IT and communications solutions.
• ZkTecosupportingTechnology or IntegrationZkTeco supplies biometric access control systems including fingerprint readers and RFID badge systems that Cherifa Corporation uses for their access control and time tracking solutions.
• TeltonikasupportingTechnology or IntegrationTeltonika provides IoT and networking devices including routers and industrial communication equipment that Cherifa Corporation incorporates into their technology solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT Inc. Large-scale provider of residential and commercial security systems including intrusion alarms, video surveillance, and access control with recurring monitoring revenue. Comparable to Cherifa's electronic security installation and service business.
• Eaton Corporation: Global power management company offering electrical components, power distribution, and renewable energy integration products. Comparable to Cherifa's electrical accessories, inverters, and solar/renewable energy solution portfolio.
• Johnson Controls International: Global provider of building technologies and solutions including security, fire detection, and HVAC controls. Comparable to Cherifa's fire detection/suppression, access control, and integrated building-safety installations.
• Dahua Technology: Global manufacturer of video surveillance equipment (IP cameras, recorders, access control) that competes directly with HikVision. Comparable to Cherifa's core video surveillance offering as both a competing equipment brand and a similar integrator-supplier model.
• Securitas AB: Global security services and integrated solutions provider operating across electronic security, monitoring, and on-site services. Comparable to Cherifa's electronic security vertical (surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, fire detection) at a vastly larger scale.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation, offering electrical distribution, solar inverters, and building/industrial control solutions. Comparable to Cherifa's renewable energy and electrical accessories offering (inverters, cables, switches, electrical accessories).
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global building automation and security business offering access control, video surveillance, intrusion, and life-safety systems. Comparable to Cherifa's electronic security and fire safety portfolio targeted at commercial and institutional customers.

Emerging players

• M-KOPA: Pay-as-you-go solar home system provider serving African households and SMEs with panels, batteries, and financing. Comparable to Cherifa's renewable energy vertical (solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters) targeted at under-electrified customers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• d.light: Global provider of affordable solar energy solutions with strong distribution across Africa and emerging markets. Comparable to Cherifa's solar product line (panels, batteries, inverters, street lamps) and its focus on energy access for households and small businesses.

Regional players

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African ICT and network infrastructure provider offering enterprise connectivity, data center, and cybersecurity services across West Africa. Comparable to Cherifa as an Africa-focused systems integrator serving enterprise and institutional customers with multi-vendor technology solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cherifa.corporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cherif-a-corporation
• Xx.com/CherifAExpress

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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