Building the trade infrastructure Africa deserves
TradeAxis is the unified digital infrastructure for B2B trade across emerging and frontier markets -- connecting verified suppliers with global buyers through integrated payments, logistics, and trust systems.
47+
Markets
12,000+
Verified Suppliers
$2.1B+
Trade Facilitated
150+
Team Members
Our values
Trade Without Borders
We believe African businesses deserve the same access to global markets as anyone else. We build the infrastructure to make that possible.
Trust First
Every feature we build starts with trust. Verification, escrow, compliance -- these are not add-ons, they are the foundation.
Speed Matters
Cross-border trade should not take weeks. We compress timelines with digital processes, pre-negotiated logistics, and instant payments.
Community Driven
Our marketplace is built by the trade community. Supplier ratings, buyer reviews, and feedback loops create a self-improving ecosystem.
Leadership team
Kwame Asante
Co-Founder & CEO
Former McKinsey consultant specializing in African trade corridors. 12+ years in emerging market logistics.
Amina Okafor
Co-Founder & CTO
Previously led engineering at Flutterwave. Built payment infrastructure processing $1B+ in African cross-border transactions.
James Mwangi
VP of Operations
15 years in supply chain management across East Africa. Former DHL regional director.
Fatima Al-Hassan
Head of Trust & Safety
Compliance and risk expert. Former Dun & Bradstreet, specialized in emerging market business verification.
Join our mission
We are building the future of African trade. Come build with us.