Discovery call
A confidential call to understand your goals, target market and timing, and to see whether we're the right fit. It's a qualifying conversation, not free consulting.
Book a discovery call →International business expansion
Explore New Markets.
Establish Your Presence.
Grow Across Borders.
From understanding a new market to building local partnerships and expanding operations, we help businesses move forward with research, strategy and on-the-ground connections between North America and Africa.
CanadaToronto · Gateway to North AmericaRegistered & LicensedIncorporated in Canada and Kenya · TRA-licensed in Kenya
Your journeyExplore→Enter→Grow
Canada
USA
Kenya
DR CongoFounder-led since 2007. Our expansion work is built on nearly two decades of trade across Africa, China, the Gulf and North America, and more than 60 years of combined team experience.
Africa · since 2013China · since 2018UAE · QatarUSA · Canada · since 2023
Start here
Three simple ways to begin.
Not ready for a full package? Start with a conversation, a focused strategy session, or a check on a company before you commit money.
Executive strategy session
A focused working session with our leadership on your market, entry options and next steps, followed by a short written summary.
Book a session →Filsims Verified™ check
Before you pay a supplier, sign a distributor or wire a deposit, we check the company on the ground in Kenya or the DR Congo.
- Company background check from US$595: registration, ownership and reputation
- On-site verification from US$1,950 + travel: premises, operations and capacity
One clear journey
Three packages. One expansion partner.
Choose the stage that matches your business goals. Every engagement is tailored to what you actually need.
Explore
Understand the market
From US$5,000One-time project · tailored fixed fee
- Market feasibility assessment
- Market research and demand analysis
- Competitor and customer analysis
- Opportunity and risk assessment
- Market-entry recommendations
Enter
Establish your presence
Custom quotationProject-based · scope confirmed first
- Local partnership sourcing
- Business establishment coordination
- Regulatory and professional referrals
- Distribution and supplier connections
- Market launch strategy
Grow
Expand your operations
From US$1,500 / monthEssential, Business and Premium tiers · recommended 3-month minimum
- Local business representation
- Business development support
- Customer and partner relationships
- Market development activities
- Ongoing expansion support
All pricing is in USD, indicative and subject to a signed scope. Each engagement is scoped after a discovery conversation. Taxes, travel, professional fees and third-party costs may be additional.
Specialized capabilities
Six services supporting your expansion.
These capabilities sit within Explore, Enter and Grow. You don't need to choose six separate products.
Market entry & feasibility
Assess market demand, competitors, customers, opportunities and potential barriers before making major commitments.
Local partnerships & business connections
Identify prospective distributors, suppliers, agents and commercial partners for further evaluation.
Business establishment & operational support
Coordinate practical setup requirements and connect clients with appropriately qualified local professionals.
Market development & go-to-market strategy
Plan positioning, channels, launch activities and customer development in your chosen market.
Cross-border trade & supply chain
Explore sourcing, distribution and logistics pathways with relevant local service providers.
Local representation & expansion support
Ongoing local business-development coordination, relationship follow-up and market updates.
Cross-border perspective
Our focus markets.
Offices in Toronto, Nairobi and Lubumbashi, connecting commercial opportunities between North America and Africa in both directions. Coverage and project feasibility are confirmed during discovery.
Canada
43.65° N · 79.38° WHelp Canadian companies assess and plan expansion into African markets, and explore opportunities in Canada for African businesses.
Toronto office1940 Eglinton Avenue East, 4th Floor, Office 13, Toronto, ONUnited States
Served from TorontoHelp US companies assess and enter markets in Kenya and the DR Congo, and connect African businesses with US buyers, partners and investors.
Served byOur Toronto office, The FJ Venture Enterprises Inc.Kenya
1.29° S · 36.82° EResearch opportunities, connect with potential local partners, and plan market establishment and growth across Kenya and East Africa.
Nairobi office13th Floor, Ambank House, Utalii Lane, Nairobi CBDDR Congo
11.66° S · 27.48° EAssess market potential, explore commercial relationships, and evaluate distribution or expansion options, in French and English.
Lubumbashi officeAv. Mamayemo No. 2252 / Av. Sandoa, LubumbashiSimple, transparent process
How we work with you.
Every engagement begins with understanding your business and defining the right scope.
- 01Send an enquiry
Tell us your sector, target market and business goals.
- 02Discovery call
We clarify objectives, challenges and priorities.
- 03Tailored proposal
Receive deliverables, scope, timeline and pricing.
- 04Project delivery
Research, coordination and agreed milestones.
- 05Next steps
Review recommendations and choose how to proceed.
A dedicated ongoing service
Filsims Global Business Desk
Need a business-development contact in your target market without opening a full local office straight away?
- Local opportunity monitoring
- Prospective customer and partner outreach coordination
- Meeting arrangements and follow-up
- Monthly activity and market intelligence updates
Grow
Ongoing market support
From US$1,500 / month · Defined activities · Clear reporting
Designed for businesses that need continuity, local coordination and commercial follow-through in Kenya and the DR Congo.
Trade missions & delegations
See the market for yourself.
We plan and run business delegations to Kenya and the DR Congo for companies, chambers and associations from Canada and the USA. Meetings, site visits and logistics are handled end to end, with travel and hospitality delivered by our own licensed safari and travel team.
Plan a trade mission →What's included
- Programme
- Agenda built around your sector, goals and the people you need to meet.
- Meetings
- Pre-qualified buyers, suppliers, partners, chambers and institutions.
- Site visits
- Factories, projects, farms, offices and facilities relevant to your business.
- Logistics
- Ground transport, accommodation, interpreters and hosting through Africo Safari, TRA-licensed in Kenya.
- Follow-up
- A mission report and follow-up with the contacts you met.
- Pricing
- Tailored proposal per delegation.
Start a conversation
Ready to explore a new market?
Tell us where you want to expand, what your business does and what you hope to achieve. We'll help identify the right next step.
Not sure which package fits? Start with a discovery conversation.
- hello@filsimsgroup.com
- Offices
- Toronto · Nairobi · Lubumbashi
Independent legal, tax and regulatory advice may be required for market entry.