Trade Finance
Enabling global commerce with bespoke, robust financing solutions.
Fueling the Engine of Global Trade
In the complex landscape of international trade, reliable and flexible financing is paramount. At Kangala Investments, our Trade Finance division specializes in creating tailored solutions that mitigate risk, optimize cash flow, and empower our partners to seize opportunities in global markets—especially in the challenging trade corridors between Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
Our Approach: Strategic Partnership in Financing
We go beyond traditional lending. We act as a strategic partner, delving into the specifics of your supply chain and transactions to engineer financial instruments that deliver real value.
De-risking Transactions
Our first priority is structuring deals that protect all parties from payment, performance, and transport risks.
Enabling Growth
Our solutions are designed to unlock working capital, allowing you to take on larger deals and scale your business.
Unlocking Difficult Markets
With our deep expertise and on-the-ground presence, we facilitate trade in jurisdictions that others may deem too risky.
Our Trade Finance Solutions
We offer a comprehensive suite of instruments to support every stage of your trade cycle.
Import Finance
Financing solutions for purchasing goods and equipment from overseas, including supplier finance and letters of credit.
Export Finance
Mitigate risks from foreign buyers and improve cash flow with pre-export finance, receivables financing, and export credit insurance.
Structured Trade Finance
Complex solutions for large-scale commodity deals, including back-to-back financing, warehousing finance, and project financing.
Forfaiting and Receivables Finance
Convert your export receivables into immediate cash by selling your trade receivables on a non-recourse basis.
Supply Chain Finance
Optimize cash flow for both you and your suppliers with programs that extend payment terms while allowing suppliers to get paid earlier.
Inventory Finance
Finance your inventory throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods in a warehouse.
The Kangala Advantage in Trade Finance
Our unique value proposition combines financial strength with deep operational expertise.
African Market Knowledge
Our long history in West Africa gives us unparalleled insight into local regulations, logistics, and risks.
Integrated Solutions
The ability to bundle trade finance with our own logistics and construction services offers a unique, end-to-end solution.
Flexibility and Speed
As a private entity, we are agile and can structure and approve deals faster than traditional institutions.
Real Asset Focus
Our expertise is particularly strong in financing projects and trades related to hard assets (commodities, equipment, infrastructure).
Case Study: Facilitating a Mining Equipment Import
A $5 Million Financing Challenge
A mining partner in Burkina Faso needed to import critical equipment from a German supplier. The partner's local bank could only issue a Letter of Credit (LC) for $2M, leaving a $3M gap, and the supplier required a full payment guarantee.
The Kangala Solution: Kangala Investments stepped in to structure a comprehensive solution. We issued a $3M Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) in favor of the supplier, guaranteeing the payment shortfall. Simultaneously, our logistics division managed the end-to-end transport from the port of Hamburg to the mine site, ensuring timely delivery.
The Result: The partner was able to acquire the essential equipment without delay, keeping the project on schedule. The supplier shipped with confidence, knowing payment was fully secured. Kangala demonstrated its unique ability to blend financial muscle with logistical expertise to solve complex trade challenges.
Secure Your Supply Chain, Unlock New Markets
Whether you are importing critical equipment, exporting commodities, or managing a complex supply chain, our Trade Finance experts are ready to build the solution you need.