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title: "International Trade Centre"
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# International Trade Centre

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a multilateral development agency that focuses on trade-led growth for small and medium sized enterprises in developing and transition economies. It is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ITC works with governments, business support organizations, and entrepreneurs to improve export performance and competitiveness. In its work with African startups, ITC has been active as an institutional investor in technology enabled enterprises that support inclusive trade and access to services. Between December 2021 and May 2023, ITC participated in 11 funding rounds in companies based in Uganda, Ghana, Senegal and Zambia, all recorded at the “Other” stage. These investments span agri tech, fintech, travel and mobility, insurtech, AI and analytics, communication and social, and health tech. Portfolio companies include Tripesa, Esoko, Ensibuuko, Assuraf, TROTRO Tractor, Lupiya, LOOKA, Xente, LAfricaMobile, Dawa Health and WamiAgro. Across this portfolio, ITC’s activity aligns with its mandate to support small businesses and value chains in developing markets. The backed companies typically help smallholder farmers, informal financial institutions, and growing service providers access digital tools, finance, markets and data. This pattern reflects ITC’s focus on using technology and partnerships to improve market access and economic opportunities for underserved communities in Africa.

## Breadcrumbs

- [Investors](/investors)
- [International Trade Centre](/investors/international-trade-centre)

## Summary

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a multilateral development agency that focuses on trade-led growth for small and medium sized enterprises in developing and transition economies. It is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ITC works with governments, business support organizations, and entrepreneurs to improve export performance and competitiveness. In its work with African startups, ITC has been active as an institutional investor in technology enabled enterprises that support inclusive trade and access to services. Between December 2021 and May 2023, ITC participated in 11 funding rounds in companies based in Uganda, Ghana, Senegal and Zambia, all recorded at the “Other” stage. These investments span agri tech, fintech, travel and mobility, insurtech, AI and analytics, communication and social, and health tech. Portfolio companies include Tripesa, Esoko, Ensibuuko, Assuraf, TROTRO Tractor, Lupiya, LOOKA, Xente, LAfricaMobile, Dawa Health and WamiAgro. Across this portfolio, ITC’s activity aligns with its mandate to support small businesses and value chains in developing markets. The backed companies typically help smallholder farmers, informal financial institutions, and growing service providers access digital tools, finance, markets and data. This pattern reflects ITC’s focus on using technology and partnerships to improve market access and economic opportunities for underserved communities in Africa.

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## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tripesa | /tripesa | Other |  | 2023-05-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Assuraf | /assuraf | Other |  | 2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Esoko | /esoko | Other |  | 2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| TROTRO Tractor | /trotro-tractor | Other |  | 2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Lupiya | /lupiya | Other |  | 2021-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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