Find the Right Membership for You
Four membership tiers designed to match your commercial ambitions and organisational needs.
Whether you're exploring African markets for the first time or scaling existing operations across the continent, ABTA membership provides the intelligence, connections and support you need to trade, invest and grow.
GROWTH
Grow your business
£597/year
- One market entry consultation per year — a structured advisory session with the ABTA team focused on your specific country or opportunity
- Monthly market update — curated intelligence on trade, policy and investment developments across the continent
- Four months of African Market Intelligence — actionable data on markets, sectors and trade flows
- Discounted access to the Africa Trade Forum
- Quarterly check-in with the ABTA team to review your Africa strategy
- Priority email and phone support
ENTERPRISE
Accelerate your growth
£1,297/year
- A dedicated deal origination strategy session to map your specific funding and partnership needs
- Preferential rates on deal origination fees
- A named account manager who knows your business and acts on your behalf
- Nine months of African Market Intelligence
- Direct access to ABTA leadership and policy teams for high-level guidance
- One custom research request per year — commissioned intelligence on a market, sector or opportunity of your choice
- Logo placement on ABTA website and materials — visibility across our full network
- Speaking and co-branded thought leadership opportunities
- Complimentary delegate pass and premium roundtable access at the Africa Trade Forum
STRATEGIC PARTNER
Maxise your influence
£2,997/year
- Dedicated deal origination manager — a named individual focused on your specific transaction pipeline, working proactively on your behalf
- Bespoke deal origination strategy, reviewed and updated quarterly with ABTA leadership to reflect your evolving priorities
- Access to ABTA's in-country network of verified local partners, advisers and sector specialists across target markets, mobilised directly through your deal origination process
- First sight of investment opportunities before the wider membership
- Twelve months of African Market Intelligence
- Two tailored intelligence briefings per year aligned to your specific deal flow and business priorities
- Prominent logo placement across all key ABTA platforms
- Featured profile in the quarterly newsletter — distributed across our full network
- Quarterly one-to-one with the ABTA Executive Director
- VIP hosting, panel participation (subject to programme fit) and priority consideration for keynote speaking at the Africa Trade Forum
- Concierge service covering introductions, in-country logistics and on-the-ground support across all target markets
Membership Tiers at a Glance
Growth Programmes
ABTA members have access to the University of Utah's Masters of Business Creation (MBC) programme with scholarship support up to $2,500 USD. The programme combines graduate education with business acceleration for entrepreneurs scaling companies in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.
The MBC programme is designed for entrepreneurs with active operations, clear growth plans and commitment to structured scaling.
Learn more: https://eccles.utah.edu/mbc/global/
Contact abta@abta.africa for referral code access.
- Choose your membership tier
- Complete the application form
- Pay securely online and receive on-screen confirmation
You will receive an immediate on-screen confirmation, and a member of our team will contact you shortly with instructions to access content and events.
- Who is ABTA membership for? Anyone engaged in African trade and investment, from students and emerging professionals to SMEs and large corporates.
- What benefits do members receive? Access to digital publications, event invitations, networking opportunities and, for Corporate members, direct advisory support.
- Can I upgrade my membership later? Yes. Simply complete the application for the higher tier and pay the difference.
- Do members receive consultancy services? No. Consultancy is offered separately as a bespoke service. Speak to our team to find out more.
- Is membership open internationally? es. ABTA membership is open to organisations and individuals worldwide. All digital publications and events are accessible online globally.
- What is African Market Intelligence? ABTA's dedicated digital resource providing sector intelligence, policy updates and market insights across African markets. Members access it as part of their membership tier.
- Which membership tiers include access to African Market Intelligence? African Market Intelligence is available to all members. Market Access members can add it from USD1.99 in the first month, then USD39 per month. Trade Builder members receive four months included, Enterprise members receive nine months included, and Strategic Partner members receive twelve months included as part of their membership.
- What happens after I join? You will receive an immediate on-screen confirmation, and a member of our team will contact you shortly with instructions to access content and events.