Sgi-agi

What Sgi-agi does

SGI-AGI (legal name: Africaine de Gestion et d'Intermédiation) is a privately-held brokerage and financial services firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cotonou, Benin, with a regional office in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The company operates under a regulated SGI (Société de Gestion et d'Intermédiation) license, acting as an authorized broker-dealer on the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières) regional stock exchange that serves the eight-country UEMOA monetary zone. SGI-AGI offers a multi-line platform spanning securities brokerage (stocks and bonds on BRVM), discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment advisory, financial engineering (capital raising, bond issuances, IPO support), listing sponsorship for the alternative stock market, and securities custody.

The firm's product architecture combines self-directed accounts (Comptes libres) with four risk-tiered managed portfolios (Fixed Income, Prudent, Balanced, Dynamic) and two proprietary mutual funds (FCP AGA Confort Plus targeting 6.5% annual returns over a 3-year horizon, and FCP AGA Capital Plus targeting 9%). Technology is delivered through the AGI Online web platform and AGI Mobile application (Google Play), supported by an investment simulator and an investor profile questionnaire for onboarding. SGI-AGI monetizes through brokerage commissions, asset-based portfolio management fees, advisory and financial engineering professional fees, listing sponsor fees, and recurring custody fees.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales through dedicated account and relationship managers in Cotonou and Abidjan with self-serve digital channels. The customer base spans retail individual investors, institutional clients (banks, insurance firms, corporates), government entities seeking bond issuances, and corporate issuers pursuing IPOs and capital increases on the BRVM.

Name

Sgi-agi

Legal name

AFRICAINE DE GESTION ET D'INTERMÉDIATION

Website

https://sgi-agi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SGI-AGI is a Beninese brokerage and asset management firm licensed as an SGI on the BRVM, offering securities brokerage, portfolio management, advisory, custody, and mutual funds to retail, institutional, and government clients across the eight-country UEMOA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Securities Brokerage

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAEAGAC

Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked)

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

SECONDARYBPAHAOAE

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHAOAL

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

Keywords

• Securities brokerage services
• Investment portfolio management
• UEMOA capital markets
• Securities custody services
• Financial advisory engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Cotonou

HQ country

Benin

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Commissions earned on securities trading (stocks and bonds) executed on behalf of clients through the BRVM exchange
2. Portfolio Management Fees: Fees for managing discretionary and non-discretionary investment portfolios under mandate
3. Financial Advisory Services: Fees for investment advice, financial engineering, and consulting services
4. Listing Sponsor Services: Fees for assisting companies with listing on the alternative stock market and regulatory compliance
5. Title Conservation Services: Custody and administration of securities holdings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SGI-AGI is an authorized broker-dealer (Société de Gestion et d'Intermédiation) on the BRVM regional stock exchange, providing securities brokerage, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, mutual funds (FCP AGA Confort Plus and FCP AGA Capital Plus), securities custody, investment advisory, financial engineering (capital raising, structured financing, bond issuances), and listing sponsor services across the eight-country UEMOA region. The firm operates proprietary online (AGI Online) and mobile (AGI Mobile) trading platforms delivering real-time market data and order execution, serving both individual and institutional investors from offices in Benin and Côte d'Ivoire.

Product overview

SGI-AGI operates as a unified financial services platform offering both self-directed and professionally managed investment solutions. The core product portfolio spans AGI Online (web platform) and AGI Mobile (mobile app) for account access, complemented by two account types: Comptes libres for self-directed investors and Comptes gérés for managed portfolios with four risk-based strategies (Gestion à revenus fixes, Gestion prudente, Gestion équilibrée, Gestion dynamique). The fund lineup includes FCP AGA Confort Plus (bond-focused) and FCP AGA Capital Plus (diversified). Additional services encompass securities brokerage, investment advisory, securities custody, financial engineering, and listing sponsor support. Digital tools include investment simulation and investor profiling questionnaires.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FCP AGA Confort Plus: A secure savings product offering an average annual return of 6.5% over a 3-year horizon, investing in the best bonds of the UEMOA market.
• FCP AGA Capital Plus
• AGI Mobile
• AGI Online

Products and services

• AGI Online Web-based trading platform allowing clients to consult portfolio performance, place orders online securely, and monitor real-time market quotes for BRVM-listed securities.
• AGI Mobile Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling clients to manage accounts, view portfolios, and access real-time market data from anywhere in the UEMOA region.
• Comptes libres (Self-Directed Accounts) Self-directed investment accounts for investors familiar with stock market basics who manage their own portfolios by placing orders via email or directly through the AGI Online platform.
• Comptes gérés (Managed Accounts) Professionally managed investment accounts where SGI-AGI portfolio managers select investment opportunities on behalf of clients under discretionary or non-discretionary mandate, with four risk-profile strategies (Fixed Income, Prudent, Balanced, Dynamic) offering varying bond and equity exposure.
• FCP AGA Confort Plus Bond-focused mutual fund offering an average annual return of 6.5% over a 3-year horizon with 0.75% entry fees and tax-exempt income, investing in the best bonds of the UEMOA market.
• FCP AGA Capital Plus Diversified mutual fund investing in both stocks and bonds listed on the BRVM, targeting an average annual return of 9% over 3 years with controlled risk levels.
• Courtage de valeurs mobilières (Securities Brokerage) Securities brokerage service for listed stocks and bonds, including public offerings and private placements, executed through a modern and secure trading platform on the BRVM exchange.
• Conseil en investissements (Investment Advisory) Investment advisory services including strategy development, state divestment strategies, debt management policies, and business plan assistance for companies and institutional clients.
• Conservation de titres (Securities Custody) Securities custody and title-holding services ensuring secure registration and declaration operations for listed and unlisted company shares.
• Ingénierie financière (Financial Engineering) Financial engineering services including capital raising, structured financing, bond issuances, TCN instruments, capital increases, and stock exchange introductions for corporate and governmental issuers.
• Listing Sponsor Assistance and advisory services for companies seeking listing on alternative stock markets, including compliance with periodic and permanent information obligations.

Quantifiable outcome

• FCP AGA Confort Plus delivers 6.5% annual return over 3-year horizon
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières)coreTechnology or IntegrationBRVM is the regional stock exchange for West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). SGI-AGI acts as an authorized broker-dealer (SGI) executing securities transactions on behalf of clients on the BRVM exchange. The partnership provides real-time market data, trading infrastructure, and access to listed securities across 8 West African countries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NSIA Asset Management: NSIA Asset Management is the asset management arm of the NSIA insurance and banking group with operations across West and Central Africa. It is a direct peer given overlapping regional footprint, managed funds, and institutional client base, and NSIA Banque is itself a known SGI-AGI corporate client.
• Cauris Gestion: Cauris Gestion is a Côte d'Ivoire-based asset management and brokerage firm active on the BRVM. It is a direct peer given similar investment management and intermediation activities focused on the UEMOA market.
• SGI BICICI: SGI BICICI is the brokerage subsidiary of BICICI (Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l'Industrie de la Côte d'Ivoire, part of the BNP Paribas group), licensed to intermediate on the BRVM. It is a direct peer given the same SGI broker-dealer function and Côte d'Ivoire presence.
• BOA Capital (SGI of Bank of Africa group): BOA Capital is the brokerage arm of the Bank of Africa group, authorized as an SGI on the BRVM and operating across multiple UEMOA countries. It is a direct peer given identical broker-dealer license, similar regional scope, and overlap in custody, advisory, and asset management services.
• CGF Bourse: CGF Bourse is an Abidjan-based brokerage firm operating on the BRVM, providing securities intermediation, custody, and asset management services. It is one of the most direct comparables to SGI-AGI given overlapping UEMOA scope, brokerage license, and similar product mix.
• BOA Asset Management: BOA Asset Management is the dedicated asset management subsidiary of the Bank of Africa group, distributing mutual funds across the UEMOA. It is a direct peer given the comparable fund product offering and pan-UEMOA distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Ecobank Capital: Ecobank Capital is the investment banking and brokerage arm of the Ecobank Transnational group, operating across West and Central Africa. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping capital markets advisory, brokerage, and asset management capabilities at significantly greater scale than SGI-AGI.
• Oragroup (formerly Orabank): Oragroup is a Togo-headquartered banking group with operations across 12+ African countries, including brokerage and asset management subsidiaries active on the BRVM. It is a broad incumbent given its multi-country footprint and overlapping investment services.
• Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire (SGBF) brokerage arm: Société Générale's Côte d'Ivoire subsidiary operates a licensed brokerage and asset management business on the BRVM. It is a broad incumbent given comparable broker-dealer function delivered as part of a much larger banking franchise.

Emerging players

• Atlas Capital Markets: Atlas Capital Markets is a Senegal-based brokerage and financial advisory firm with activity on the BRVM and broader West African capital markets. It is an emerging player with partial overlap to SGI-AGI in regional brokerage and advisory services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sgi-agi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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