Built to make African trade work in practice.
Alkebulan is a Pan-African trade execution and market-access platform. We bring together commercial counterparties, financial institutions, professional advisers and operating partners to move opportunities into structured transactions.
Why Alkebulan exists
Africa does not lack demand, supply or enterprise. The persistent gap is execution: fragmented markets, disconnected institutions, limited transaction visibility and weak coordination across borders. Alkebulan was established to close that gap.
Our name
The name Alkebulan reflects our commitment to African-led commerce, continental connection and long-term value creation.
What we are building
We are building a network of interconnected trade hubs and institutional partnerships that enable goods, capital and commercial relationships to move across African markets with greater trust, visibility and execution certainty.
Leadership
Yeabsira Zewdie
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Yeabsira leads Alkebulan’s capital structuring, strategic partnerships and Business Diplomacy work. She has extensive experience working with African governments, development finance institutions, financial institutions, investors and private companies to mobilize capital and advance cross-border commercial initiatives.
Selamawit Zemene
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Selamawit leads Alkebulan’s trade operations, market development and execution partnerships. She brings experience in business development, stakeholder coordination and the practical delivery of commercial initiatives across African markets.
Team
Ayah Mohammed
Business Analyst
Ayah is a development and investment professional focused on creating opportunities for African businesses and communities. A Georgetown University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, she works across trade, investment, and economic development as a Business Analyst at Alkebulan. Fluent in Arabic and Amharic, she connects people, capital, and markets to help drive inclusive economic growth and lasting human impact.
Natnael Negussie
research analyst
Natnael is a Research Analyst with expertise in media tracking, data organization, and campaign compliance. Trilingual in English, Amharic, and French, he focuses on auditing operational performance, streamlining database workflows, and transforming media insights into clear, actionable reports.
Africa trading with itself.
Africa trading on its terms.