A Filsims Group company
Business expansion

Take your business into Africa, with a Canadian partner.

Contract with The FJ Venture Enterprises Inc. in Toronto, and get a registered team on the ground in Kenya, East Africa and the DR Congo through our sister company, Filsims Enterprises Ltd.

Toronto skyline and a plane above, with a safari scene and Mount Kilimanjaro below
Toronto · Nairobi · Lubumbashi
Contracted by
The FJ Venture Enterprises Inc., Canada
Delivered by
Filsims Enterprises Ltd., Kenya
Offices
Toronto · Nairobi · Lubumbashi
Languages
English · Français
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.

Free · 20 minutes

Discovery call

A confidential call to understand your goals, target market and timing, and to see whether we're the right fit.

Book a call →
US$750 · 90 minutes

Executive strategy session

A working session with our leadership on your market, entry options and next steps, followed by a short written summary.

Talk to us →
From US$595

Filsims Verified™ check

Before you pay a supplier, sign a distributor or send a deposit, we check the company on the ground in Kenya or the DR Congo.

  • Background check from US$595: registration, ownership and reputation
  • On-site verification from US$1,950 + travel: premises, operations and capacity
Talk to us →
One clear journey

Explore. Enter. Grow.

Choose the stage that matches your goals. Every engagement is scoped after a discovery conversation.

01 · Explore

ExploreUnderstand the market

From US$5,000One-time fixed fee · 5–8 weeks · one country, one product or service
  • Market size, demand and customer analysis
  • Competitors and pricing
  • Regulation and risk register
  • 8–12 interviews with local players
  • 25–35 page report and go / no-go recommendation
  • Executive presentation and roadmap
Start with Explore →
02 · Enter

EnterEstablish your presence

Custom quotationProject-based · scope confirmed after Explore or discovery
  • Local partner, distributor and supplier sourcing
  • Company setup coordination with licensed professionals
  • Permits, office and first hires
  • Distribution and supply chain connections
  • Market launch plan
Plan your entry →
03 · Grow

GrowLocal representation

From US$1,500 / monthEssential, Business and Premium levels · recommended 3-month minimum
  • A named local representative
  • Customer and partner outreach
  • Distributor and partner management
  • Trade shows, events and local campaigns
  • Monthly report and review call
Build long-term growth →

All prices are in US dollars, indicative and subject to a signed scope. Taxes, travel, professional fees and third-party costs may be additional. Legal, tax and incorporation work is carried out by appropriately qualified professionals. We do not guarantee commercial results.

Grow · Global Business Desk

Your team in the market, every month.

The Filsims Global Business Desk gives you a business-development contact on the ground without opening a local office. Choose the level of support you need.

EssentialUS$1,500 / month

Up to 10–12 service hours, market monitoring, partner follow-ups and a monthly report.

BusinessUS$2,500 / month

Active prospect and partner outreach, meeting coordination, pipeline tracking and a monthly review.

PremiumUS$4,000–6,000+ / month

Higher-intensity representation, account and distributor development, and a dedicated scope.

Our markets

Connecting North America and Africa.

We work in both directions: North American companies entering Africa, and African businesses finding partners and buyers in Canada and the USA.

Canada

Toronto

Our head office, where every engagement is contracted and managed.

1940 Eglinton Ave E, 4th Floor, Office 13
United States

Served from Toronto

US companies entering Kenya and the DR Congo, and African businesses seeking US buyers.

The FJ Venture Enterprises Inc.
Kenya

Nairobi

Our ground team for Kenya and East Africa, with a registered, licensed company.

13th Floor, Ambank House, Utalii Lane
DR Congo

Lubumbashi

Market assessment, partners and distribution in the DR Congo, in French and English.

Av. Mamayemo No. 2252 / Av. Sandoa
How we work

A clear process from day one.

Every engagement starts with understanding your business and agreeing the right scope.

  1. Send an enquiry

    Tell us your sector, target market and goals.

  2. Discovery call

    We clarify objectives, challenges and priorities.

  3. Tailored proposal

    Scope, deliverables, timeline and price.

  4. Delivery

    Research, coordination and agreed milestones.

  5. Next steps

    Review the results and decide how to proceed.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

More detail on each package is on filsimsgroup.com.

Who do we sign the contract with?

With The FJ Venture Enterprises Inc., a Canadian corporation in Toronto. Work on the ground in Kenya and the DR Congo is delivered by our sister company, Filsims Enterprises Ltd.

Do we have to start with Explore?

No. Many clients start with a free discovery call or a Filsims Verified™ check. If you already know the market, you can go straight to Enter or Grow.

Can you set up our company in Kenya?

We coordinate company setup, permits and premises, and work with licensed lawyers and accountants who handle the regulated parts.

Do you also help African businesses enter Canada or the USA?

Yes. We help African companies find partners, buyers and investors in North America, through our Toronto office.

Start the conversation

Twenty minutes could save you months.