Pillar 03

Economic missions & B2B partnerships

From dialogue to investment.

Beyond training and forums, Goldenseal supports two complementary flows: sending Estonian delegations to West Africa, and leading West African missions to Tallinn.

Estonian ecosystem

Targeted Estonian companies

The flagship companies of the ecosystem we mobilise for your missions.

🏛️ Digital governance

Cybernetica

Architect of X-Road. 10+ years of experience in Africa.

Nortal

Delivered 40% of Estonia's digital transformation. Active in Botswana and Nigeria.

Digital Nation

Strategic advisory. Côte d'Ivoire, Namibia, Angola, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Egypt.

Helmes

Major digital services company, partner of several governments.

🛡️ Cybersecurity

CybExer Technologies

Cyber exercises and cyber-range solutions. NATO-recognised.

Guardtime

KSI blockchain. Security of critical data via cryptographic timestamping.

BHC Laboratory

Cybersecurity research and consulting.

Clarified Security

Penetration tests and security audits.

🚀 Tech & enterprise

Bolt

Mobility app present in several African countries.

Wise

International transfers, major fintech of Estonian origin.

Pipedrive

CRM used worldwide.

Erply

Management software solutions for SMEs.

Gridraven

Electrical grid capacity optimisation.

⚡ Energy & infrastructure

Skeleton Technologies

High-performance energy storage.

Cleantech Estonia

Cluster grouping Estonian cleantech companies.

Two types

Two complementary flows

5 days

Estonia → Africa

Delegations of Estonian companies sent to a West African capital to explore markets.

Typical programme
  • · Local context briefings
  • · Meetings with authorities
  • · B2B with local firms
  • · Tech hub visits
  • · Identifying opportunities

Goldenseal handles logistics, introductions, translation if needed, and post-mission follow-up.

5 to 7 days

Africa → Estonia

West African delegations brought to Tallinn to discover the Estonian ecosystem.

Typical programme
  • · e-Estonia Briefing Centre visit
  • · e-Governance Academy sessions
  • · CCDCOE visit (on approval)
  • · Targeted meetings with companies
  • · Participation in an ecosystem event

Goldenseal coordinates the programme and meetings, optimises the stay.

Methodology

Our 4-step approach

01

Scoping

Deep understanding of your strategic objectives, budget and timeline.

02

Design

Selection of the most relevant Estonian partners. Tailored programme.

03

Delivery

Full logistical coordination. A Goldenseal lead present throughout the mission.

04

Follow-up

Mission report, ongoing connections, support during negotiations.

Priority sectors

Six fields of action

e-Gov
Cyber
Blockchain
Fintech
Energy
EdTech
Let's organise your mission

Let's talk about your project.

Whether you represent an Estonian company curious about West Africa or an African institution interested in the Estonian ecosystem, let's talk.