Scale in Africa
Build in Africa with a team already on the ground.
ScaleGate Africa helps founders and companies from Europe and other international markets explore, validate and enter African markets with close support from our local team, led by Alex Nwuba and Alfie Nze.
From interest to execution
Move from market interest to informed action.
Entering a new market requires more than general research. We work alongside your team to understand the opportunity, test assumptions locally, build the right relationships and prepare a practical route into the market.
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Market focus
Identify the countries, sectors and customer groups that offer the strongest fit for your company.
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Local validation
Test the proposition, demand and operating assumptions with evidence from the market.
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Customers and partners
Develop relevant relationships with potential customers, partners, institutions and ecosystem actors.
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Entry execution
Turn the findings into a practical market entry plan with clear priorities, responsibilities and next steps.
Local leadership
Close support from people who understand the market.
ScaleGate Africa combines local leadership and relationships with ScaleGate's international company building experience. Alex and Alfie lead the work on the ground, helping companies understand the context, connect with the right people and move from planning into execution.
Alfie Nze
Programme and Education Manager
ScaleGate AfricaLinkedIn profile of Alfie Nze (opens in a new tab)Local context
Decisions grounded in the realities of the market.
Relevant relationships
Introductions shaped around the company's actual priorities.
Continued execution
Support that continues beyond the first conversation or introduction.
Ready to explore your next market in Africa?
Tell us what you are building, where you want to go and what you need to validate first.