USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub
Overview
A 5-year, $116 million trade and investment facilitation activity funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) designed to improve private sector productivity and competitiveness in West Africa. The Hub uses a market-based approach, partnering with private sector firms through a Co-Investment Fund and technical assistance to generate new investment, create jobs, and increase trade. It is part of the U.S. Government's Feed the Future and Prosper Africa initiatives. The project is implemented by a consortium of organizations led by Creative Associates International. Key sectors include agriculture, apparel, light manufacturing, and health.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
westafricatradehub.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coliba Africa | Aug 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Thrive Agric | Mar 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Amaati Company Limited | Mar 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| LoftyInc Allied Partners | Feb 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Yolélé | Jan 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub based?
USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub is headquartered in Nigeria.
When was USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub founded?
Founding year information for USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub have?
USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Coliba Africa, Thrive Agric, Amaati Company Limited, LoftyInc Allied Partners, Yolélé.
What was USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub's most recent investment?
USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub's most recent investment on Caplight was in Coliba Africa in 2022.
What sectors does USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub focus on?
USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub focus on?
Stage focus information for USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub is not publicly available.