Building Bridges Between Global Capital and African Opportunity
Our mission is to democratize access to African markets by providing world-class education, resources, and guidance to investors and entrepreneurs worldwide.
15+
Countries Covered
5,000+
Students Trained
$50M+
Client Investments
10+
Years Experience
Our Story
Abyad Africa was founded in 2013 with a simple but powerful vision: to make African markets accessible, understandable, and profitable for investors worldwide.
After witnessing countless potential investors hesitate due to lack of reliable information and guidance, our founder recognized a critical gap in the market. There was no comprehensive, trustworthy resource to help navigate the complexities of African business.
What started as a small consultancy has grown into a comprehensive platform serving thousands of investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses across six continents. We’ve helped facilitate over $50 million in successful investments and launched hundreds of sustainable businesses across Africa.
Our Vision
To be the world’s most trusted platform for African investment and business development, empowering one million entrepreneurs and investors to build sustainable prosperity across the continent by 2030.
Our Mission
To democratize access to African markets through world-class education, actionable insights, and personalized support—making successful investment accessible to everyone, regardless of background or starting capital.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Excellence
We deliver world-class insights and strategies backed by real experience.
Integrity
Honest, transparent guidance you can trust to make informed decisions.
Impact
Creating sustainable value for investors and African communities alike.
Innovation
Pioneering new approaches to African market entry and growth.
Meet Our Founder
Prof. Abyad
Founder & CEO
With over 15 years of experience facilitating investments and business development across Africa, Ahmed has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors successfully navigate African markets.
Born in North Africa and educated in both Africa and Europe, Ahmed brings a unique cross-cultural perspective that bridges global business practices with local African realities.
His mission is to change the narrative around African investment from one of risk and uncertainty to one of opportunity and sustainable prosperity.
Featured In:
Forbes Africa, Bloomberg, Financial Times
Our Expert Team
A diverse group of professionals with deep expertise across African markets
Sarah Okafor
Head of Consulting
West Africa Specialist
Sarah Okafor
Head of Consulting
West Africa Specialist
Sarah Okafor
Head of Consulting
West Africa Specialist