Rainmakers Africa

Africa Is The New Frontier For Growth & Offers Countless Opportunities.

Our Purpose Is To Make Them Accessible To You.

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A New Era For Africa

In An Aging World and with Its Population Expected to Double By 2050, Africa Will Become Increasingly Important To the rest Of the World.New frontier for growth, Africa offers countless opportunities to be seized.

A High Speed, Yet Unnoticed, Transformation is taking placeIt's A New Era for AfricaIt's Already Happening

DID YOU KNOW

  • Sub-Saharan Africa GDP growth has averaged 5% per year since 2000 - above the global average for 20 years – and Forecast is positive for 2023 & 2024.

  • Some of the fastest economies in the world are in Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Senegal, etc.

  • 314 tech hubs, 3,200 startups are spread in 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa & some companies are listed on the NYSE. Those examples were just unthinkable a decade ago

  • Today, 60% of young people in Africa spend three hours per day on their mobile phone and Internet penetration is now above 40%.

  • The mobile industry alone contributes $180 billion to GDP and SIM connections are expected to reach 1 billion by 2025.

  • Combined GDP of $3.4 trillion: The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) will connect 1.3 billion people across 55 countries with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion.

CHANGES THAT ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE IN AFRICA BETWEEN NOW AND 2050

  • Africa will be home to an estimated $16.12 trillion of combined consumer and business spending.

  • Kinshasa, Cairo, Lagos will be among the world's largest cities.

  • 60% of the world youth will be living in Saharan Africa and the Middle Class In Saharan Africa Will Exceed One Billion People.

  • The urban population of Africa will double.

Our Purpose And Vocation

New frontier for growth, Africa offers countless opportunities to be seized.Africa is a complex, multi-faceted & singularly different continent; Africa is challenging & sometimes frustrating.We are aware, and we understand, how complicated this may seem to our clients who work in a different environment.We help you navigate the complexities and challenges of Africa so that together we can unlock its potential for your business.Our purpose is to build bridges to better connect Africa with the rest of the world, using our experience, skills and energy to unlock Africa's development, societies and markets.

As Rainmakers, we are dedicated to making Africa accessible to you.

The Services We Propose

Rainmakers Africa is a small research & consulting agency based in Nairobi and Paris, focusing exclusively on Africa.

Data collection :
we collect Quality Data across Africa, quantitative and qualitative; including in the most challenging countries, for both social and marketing research.
Social & Marketing research:
We design and carry out full projects for our customers (methodology design, implementation and analysis) to generate insights and provide strategic recommendations.
Strategic consultancy:
We provide our customers with Strategic Consultancy for the creation and development of your businesses in Africa.
We develop strategies and provide consultancies for companies investing and developing their presence on the continent.Training:
We offer our customers Training Programs focusing on the corporate and business culture of sub-Saharan Africa and its challenges.

TYPES OF RESEARCH AND METHODOLOGIES

who we are

At Rainmakers, we all share a passion for Africa and its people.OUR TEAMAll of us are senior professionals, seasoned researchers, and marketing experts, with more than 100 years' experience combined.We live and work in Africa by choice; We collectively believe in the future of the people of Africa and want to contribute to this future with our skills, energy and enthusiasm.

What makes us different?

We offer a unique combination of skills and capabilities, a deep understanding of Africa and a wealth of knowledge and experience that has been built up over time.

  1. We Understand The Social, Human And Market Dynamics

  2. We all have a wealth of first-hand experience of working in Africa.

  3. We All Have Considerable Research, Marketing And Business Expertise

  4. We Don’t Blindly Implement Projects

  5. We Have Built Up A Large Network Of Skills In Africa

RAINMAKERS : WHAT DOES OUR NAME MEAN

In Africa, as in any other part of the world, rain is a blessing. The Rainmakers trigger the rainfall to ensure bountiful and generous harvests. They contribute to the prosperity and fortune - literally and symbolically. This is what we do.Our logo and its color reflect the endless opportunities offered by Africa, the rich and vibrant diversity of its cultures and people.We believe in their future.We aspire to build bridges to better connect Africa with the rest of the world, using our experience, skills and drive.

We all have a passion for Africa and its people and a strong belief in its future. We all share a similar commitment to contribute as professionals to Africa's growth and development.Africa's people have aspirations to be fulfilled, needs and challenges to be addressed - economically but also in terms of development, society, communities and individuals. This offer enormous opportunities, for Africa and for the rest of the world.We strongly believe Africa Is the world's new frontier for growth.

Our footprint in Africa

Africa has over 50 countries and this is by far the largest continent with the highest numbers of languages and cultures.We have acquired firsthand experience in most countries, and we cover the entire continent: we operate in countries speaking ENGLISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE, ARABIC and AMHARIC.We have boots on the ground to ensure optimum project implementation and in-depth understanding of the local environment and cultures.However, we don't hesitate to travel when we feel it is necessaryWe have sharpened our teeth in some of the most challenging environments such as Somalia, South Sudan, Angola, amongst others.We know our way in Africa.

How we operate

Africa has over 50 countries and this is by far the largest continent with the highest numbers of languages and cultures.We have acquired firsthand experience in most countries, and we cover the entire continent: we operate in countries speaking ENGLISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE, ARABIC and AMHARIC.We have boots on the ground to ensure optimum project implementation and in-depth understanding of the local environment and cultures.However, we don't hesitate to travel when we feel it is necessaryWe have sharpened our teeth in some of the most challenging environments such as Somalia, South Sudan, Angola, amongst others.We know our way in Africa.

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Let's talk, let's get to know each other !

WOULD YOU LIKE TO REQUEST INFORMATION, ASK A QUESTION OR JUST GET TO KNOW US BETTER?If you're interested or have questions about any aspect of working, living, and doing business in Africa, we're happy to talk with you and share information.We all live and work in Africa. At Rainmakers Africa we've learnt the power of talking, sharing and building human connections.We have a wealth of information relating to most business-related questions.
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Our office is in Nairobi, Kenya. Feel free to visit us or to contact us with any questions or challenges!Here is our address:Rainmakers Africa - Strategy & Insights Ltd.Eaton Place, 2nd Floor,
United Nations Crescent,
P.O Box 63946-00619
Muthaiga, Nairobi,
Kenya
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