Creditinfo unveiled its new Business Information Platform Africa (BI Africa) on Wednesday, designed to revolutionize how African businesses and financial institutions access trade credit and build trusted relationships with international partners.

The platform will debut in Kenya this June, with plans to expand into additional African markets thereafter.

Building on over a decade of success in the Baltics, where Creditinfo’s business information tools have helped companies mitigate risk and strengthen partnerships, BI Africa aims to address a persistent challenge across the continent: limited access to verified, independent business data.

This gap has often hindered African businesses from confidently engaging in trade and securing financing.

“This launch isn’t just about data.

It’s about unlocking opportunity,” said Satty Saha, CEO of Creditinfo.

“When businesses have the right information at their fingertips, they can make smarter, faster decisions that drive growth, close more deals and build lasting confidence – both locally and globally.”

The BI Africa platform provides reports on more than one million African companies in a straightforward, globally standardized format.

Users can verify critical details about potential clients or partners—from credit health to company history—simplifying risk assessment and fostering trust.

Kenyan businesses, in particular, will benefit from an added feature granting access to reports on over 430 million international companies, empowering them to verify clients worldwide through Creditinfo’s extensive global network.

“We want to make it easier for African businesses to prove their value, compete globally, and grow with confidence,” Saha added.

“Greater transparency leads to stronger trust and improved access to finance – benefits that extend across economies and communities.

And that’s a win for everyone.”

For those requiring deeper analysis, the platform offers a Manual Investigation Service that delivers customized research on companies, including insights beyond numbers such as ownership structures, litigation history, and current financials.

Importantly, BI Africa is tailored not only for large institutions but also for SMEs and individual entrepreneurs who often face the greatest barriers to accessing trade credit.

“By bridging critical trust and information gaps, our robust platform will redefine what is possible for businesses, of all sizes, in Kenya and beyond,” said Kamau Kunyiha, Regional CEO East and Southern Africa at Creditinfo.

“What once took three to five working days to verify a potential business partner can now happen in seconds, without compromising on regulatory compliance.

That’s a game-changer for companies, particularly in the SME sector, who need to make quick decisions in competitive markets.”

Creditinfo’s BI Africa platform represents a significant step forward in enabling African businesses to thrive locally and compete on the global stage with greater confidence and security.