Jetstream Africa secures additional funding from Cauris Finance to expand its trade finance portfolio

Jetstream Africa, a fast-growing player in Africa’s e-logistics and trade finance landscape, has secured new capital from Cauris Finance, reinforcing a strategic partnership that began in 2022. This latest round marks Cauris’s third investment in Jetstream, underlining continued confidence in the company’s mission to close the continent’s estimated $120 billion trade finance gap.

The funding will be used to strengthen Jetstream’s ability to support small and medium-sized importers across West Africa. These businesses—often excluded from formal credit systems—will benefit from transaction-based financing to procure essential goods such as FMCGs, industrial equipment, and construction materials. In a region where less than 15% of SMEs have access to traditional financing, the partnership offers a much-needed alternative to fuel business growth.

Jetstream’s digital platform integrates freight forwarding, customs brokerage, trade finance, and real-time cargo tracking, making it easier for SMEs to manage their supply chains. By merging logistics with capital access, Jetstream enables businesses to meet demand more efficiently and scale their regional operations without bottlenecks.

Speaking on the new investment, Jetstream CEO Miishe Addy-Asare noted, “Cauris has been a consistent, thoughtful partner in our journey.” “With this new investment, we’re able to serve more small and medium-sized businesses, more efficiently — providing capital and visibility tools that help them grow in competitive markets.”

“We’re excited to expand our partnership with Jetstream, a company that is reshaping how African businesses move goods and access working capital,” said Azer Songnaba, Chief Investment Officer at Cauris Finance. “By combining flexible trade finance with end-to-end supply chain visibility, Jetstream is unlocking new efficiencies for Africa’s real economy.”