Johannesburg · Lagos · Nairobi
The proof layer for African trade.
Build financial identity from the deals you already do. Verified deals become financial identity.
Escrow-protectedEvery deal
AI trust scoringBuilt for Africa
Portable proofShare anywhere
EXPLORE THE PLATFORM INTERACTIVE CONCEPT · DEMO DATA
Live deal · Sample account
Import of building materials — Rashid, Johannesburg
✓Trade agreed
✓Escrow funded
3In transit
4Verified
Escrow protected
R 240,000
Funds remain reserved until delivery confirmation.
Trade progress72%
Trader trust score
728 / 1000
↑ 68 from verified activity.
Next milestone
Delivery confirmation
When the buyer verifies the shipment, settlement can be released.
Deals · Transaction workspace
Trade activity, from agreement to settlement
Trade volume / sample portfolioR 1.8M
12 verified tradesBM-204 · Building materialsR 240,000 · In transit
BM-203 · Steel reinforcementR 360,000 · Settled
BM-202 · Paint & suppliesR 185,000 · Settled
BM-201 · Construction fittingsR 92,000 · Verified
Each milestone becomes part of an auditable trade record.
Verify · Counterparty confidence
Know who you are trading with
✓
Rashid M. · JohannesburgIllustrative seller verification profile
ReviewedBusiness profile
Matched
Identity and business details cross-checked.
Trade history
12 records
Verified timestamps and counterparties.
Business identityComplete
Delivery historyReviewed
Document integrityNo sample issues
A verified record is evidence—not a guarantee of performance.
Finance · Working capital
Turn reliable trade history into opportunity
Illustrative finance range
R 60k–180k
For discussion only · not a credit offer.
Eligible trade records
12
Subject to lender underwriting.
Record completeness82%
Payment reliability92% sample
Delivery performance88% sample
Document readiness3 / 4 reviewed
Financing is not automatic. Lender eligibility, assessment and approval are required.
Trader Passport · Portable proof
A reputation that travels with your business
CA TRADER / DEMO
RM
Rashid M.Building materials · South Africa
728Trust score / 1000
12Verified deals
R1.8MTrade volume
Share a clear record with partners, buyers and potential lenders. All details shown are illustrative.
Records · Proof archive
Every important milestone, organised
▣
Escrow confirmation13 May · BM-204
Saved▤
Supplier invoice12 May · BM-204
Matched↗
Trade agreement12 May · BM-204
Signed✓
Steel shipment receipt08 May · BM-203
VerifiedChronological evidence trails are accessible for review and dispute resolution.
Alerts · What needs your attention
Only meaningful changes, clearly prioritised
ACTION
Delivery checkpoint approachingBM-204 · 24 hours to expected arrival
SUCCESS
Escrow funding confirmedBM-204 · R240,000 reserved
SUCCESS
Verification record updatedBM-203 · Trade added to Passport
Choose what warrants an interruption. Routine events stay in your record.
01 / 07 · Dashboard
"The bank said no — not because I'm not good enough — but because I have no record."
— illustrative trader scenario, not a real testimonial
Real business, real money
Traders buy, sell, and deliver every day.
No formal proof, no credit record
Deals aren't recorded in a way banks accept.
No access to finance
Working capital stays out of reach.
Build credit from the trade you already do
How Catalyst Africa works
01
Trade
You agree a deal with a buyer or supplier. We protect it in escrow.
02
Verify
Goods are delivered. We verify and release payment.
03
Finance
Verified records build your trust score and unlock microloans.
04
Grow
Access more capital. Take bigger deals. Build your business.
Your portable proof
Trader Passport
An example of a shareable, verified profile of your trade history and trust score. Show lenders and suppliers. Open more doors.
Catalyst Africa · Trader Passport
0/1000 trust score
Standing: Good ●
Rashid M.
Johannesburg, South Africa · Building materials trader
12
Verified deals
R1.8M
Total value
May 2024
Member since
Import of cement
20 May 2025
R240,000
Steel reinforcement
08 May 2025
R360,000
Paint & supplies
28 Apr 2025
R185,000
Illustrative QR · No live identity record
AI-powered trust scoring
Data turns into trust. Trust unlocks growth.
Our model scores every verified deal on payment behavior, delivery performance, and anomaly patterns — then updates the record automatically.
Payment reliability
92%
Very good
Delivery performance
88%
Good
728/1000
Overall trust score · ↑68 this month
Fraud risk
Low
No anomalies in sample data
Deals scored to date
14,900+
Illustrative sample across 3 markets
Built for Africa. Backed by numbers.
Launch markets. Massive opportunity.
We're starting where trade is moving and capital is needed most.
Johannesburg
South Africa · Concept market
Lagos
Nigeria · Launching
Nairobi
Kenya · Launching
52M+
SMEs addressable across Africa
R2.5M
To launch in all three markets
3
Markets, one credit record
Ready to turn trade into proof?
Your business is the proof. Let’s build your financial future.
Start with one verified deal. Build a record suppliers, lenders, and partners can trust.
Choose your path
Traders can start building a record. Investors can request the proof-layer overview.
No credit check to start
Escrow-protected deals
Portable Trader Passport