FrontEdge

FrontEdge is a web-based fintech platform for incorporated African exporters and importers that provides working capital and software tools for cross-border trade.

Key capabilities include:

• Financing for shipments, letting businesses get paid upfront on shipments and pay later
• Cross-border payments, with currency exchange and the ability to send payments instantly
• Offshore multi-currency accounts to make international transactions like a local
• Trade operations tools such as cargo insurance (covering the cargo for the entirety of its journey), logistics management (to help with faster cargo release), and document management to create, manage, and collaborate on shipment documents

Available on Web (via https://app.frontedge.io/ dashboard).

Designed for B2B incorporated businesses trading across borders, not individuals; onboarding typically takes 24 to 48 hours and requires business KYC documents.

Notable in the African market for combining trade financing, FX and international transfers, and trade management workflows in one platform. Its Payment and FX product operates via PSSP and FCA-regulated partners in the UK and Nigeria, and it highlights security controls such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits, alongside a stated focus on supporting trade in sustainably produced goods.