Africa — The Continent Connected
WakilChatWakilChat

AI Trade Tools for
Emerging Market Exporters

Start with Amharic. Expand globally. Exporters lose billions to hidden fees, payment delays, and language barriers. WakilChat™ helps exporters communicate with international buyers, generate professional business messages, and understand key trade terms — without relying on expensive middlemen.

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120M+
Amharic speakers worldwide
$4.2B
Lost to middlemen annually
6 mo
Avg. payment delay for exporters
100+
Trade languages on our roadmap

The Problem
We're Solving

Exporters and importers in emerging markets are held back by broken trade systems. Language barriers and lack of direct connections leave businesses dependent on brokers who take large fees and slow down payments.

Hidden FeesLanguage BarriersPayment DelaysNo Direct Access

A good friend told me he had to beg brokers for 6 months just to get paid for his exported coffee. Six months of calling, waiting, pleading — and when they finally paid? They paid him less.

That conversation changed everything.

Yitayal Menkir — Founder of WakilChat
Founder & Visionary

Yitayal Menkir

I watched a friend beg brokers for six months just to get paid for his exported coffee. WakilChat is my answer — AI trade tools that help exporters communicate directly with international buyers, starting with Amharic and scaling to every underserved trade language.

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73%Pay excessive middleman fees
$4.2BLost to intermediaries annually
6 moAverage payment delay in exports
89%Lack direct trade platforms
Built by people who understand

WakilChat™ gives exporters the tools to communicate directly with buyers. No middlemen. No hidden fees. Your trade, your terms.

Tell Us About You
How Will You Use WakilChat?

Three quick questions so we can tailor your early access experience.

What describes you best?
Exporter
I sell products to international buyers
Importer
I buy products from emerging markets
Trade Agent
I facilitate deals between parties
Investor / Partner
Interested in the platform
What matters most to you?
Communication
Draft professional messages in my language
Documents
Generate invoices and contracts fast
Video Calls
Meet buyers face to face remotely
Finding Buyers
Get matched with verified importers
When do you want to start?
Day One
First in line for access
Beta Tester
Test early & give feedback
Ambassador
Help spread the word
Just Curious
Keep me in the loop

You're an Early Pioneer

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Our Approach
Small Wins First. Real Impact Now.

We start with deep support for Amharic-speaking exporters to solve real challenges first — then scale to every emerging market.

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Language Barriers Kill Deals

Exporters can't communicate directly with international buyers. They rely on brokers who charge excessive fees, delay payments, and control every negotiation. Existing platforms don't speak their language.

02

AI-Powered Trade Communication

Our initial tools include AI-powered business communication (Amharic ↔ English), clear trade term explanations in native language, export email and document generation, and negotiation support.

03

100+ Languages. Global Commerce.

Amharic is just the beginning. Our long-term roadmap includes 100+ underserved trade languages across Africa, the Middle East, and emerging markets worldwide — powering fair and direct global commerce.

Our Roadmap
Built in Phases. Scaled with Purpose.

We go deep before we go wide. Every language and market gets the attention it deserves.

Phase 1
Amharic
AI trade communication, document generation, video calls, and negotiation support for Amharic-speaking exporters.
Launching Now
Phase 2
East Africa
Expanding to Swahili, Oromo, Tigrinya, and Somali. Cross-border trade across the Horn of Africa and beyond.
2027
Phase 3
100+ Languages
Full pan-African and emerging market coverage. Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, French trade corridors, and more.
The Vision
Available Now
Features You Can Use Today

Practical AI trade tools — ready for Amharic-speaking exporters. No middlemen required.

Build Your Reputation
The More You Trade, The Higher You Rise

Your WakilChat Trader Rating grows with every deal, every message, every connection. Higher ratings mean more visibility, more trust, more deals.

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Dawit M.
Coffee Exporter — Jimma, Ethiopia
★★★★☆
Trusted Trader
23Deals
98%Response
4.8Rating
New Trader
Just signed up
★★
Active Trader
Profile complete, 10+ messages
★★★
Verified Trader
1+ deals, docs verified
★★★★
Trusted Trader
5+ deals, fast response, top rated
★★★★★
Elite Trader
20+ deals, 90-day streak, mentor
Higher-rated traders appear first in Smart Trade Matching — your reputation is your competitive advantage.
Built For Trade
From Ethiopian Farm to Global Buyer

Starting with coffee and agriculture exports — expanding to every trade sector across emerging markets.

React in Your Language
AgreeIsmama
JoyDesta
LoveFikir
WowWey
RespectKibir
FireIsat
StrengthGulbet
CelebrateBeal
WisdomTibeb
Deal DoneSimiminet
Sample Trade Conversation
Dawit M.
Exporter — Jimma, Ethiopia
✎ Written in Amharic — AI translated to English
I have 20 tons of Yirgacheffe Grade 1 coffee ready to ship. Send me an email so we can discuss pricing.
Hans V.
Importer — Amsterdam, Netherlands
Excellent. We need 15 tons, organic certified. Can you do $4.50/kg FOB Djibouti? Let’s jump on a video call to discuss quality samples.
🌐 AI translated to Amharic for Dawit
Video Call — 12 min — Samples reviewed, quality confirmed
Dawit M.
Exporter — Jimma, Ethiopia
✎ Written in Amharic — AI translated to English
Agreed! $4.50/kg for 15 tons organic. I’ll prepare the export documents now.
✓ Deal Agreed — $67,500 — Terms settled on WakilChat
Ismama
Beal
Simiminet
Fikir
This is how a $67,500 coffee deal starts on WakilChat — AI tools that connect traders directly.
Simple Pricing
Pay With Your Phone. Start Free.

Subscribe through Ethio Telecom — charged directly to your phone bill. No credit card needed. Cancel anytime.

Free
0
ETB/month
✓ 10 messages/day
✓ 2 product listings
✓ Basic translation
✓ Community access
Starter
999
ETB/month (~$17)
✓ 100 messages/day
✓ 10 product listings
✓ AI documents
✓ Voice calls
Popular
Professional
2,999
ETB/month (~$52)
✓ Unlimited messages
✓ 50 listings
✓ Video calls
✓ Priority matching
Enterprise
7,999
ETB/month (~$140)
✓ Everything unlimited
✓ Dedicated support
✓ Analytics dashboard
✓ Custom branding
★ First 100 signups get 3 months free Professional plan
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Invite Your Trade Partners

Trade is built on relationships. When you invite a supplier, buyer, or agent to WakilChat, both of you earn a free month. Your network grows. Your rating grows. Your deals grow.

+1Free month (you)
+1Free month (them)
Rating boost
Trade in Local Currency
Pay and Get Paid in Your Currency

Starting with Ethiopian Birr via Ethio Telecom and mobile money. Expanding to support local currencies across emerging markets.

Kenya

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Nigeria

Nigerian Naira (NGN)

South Africa

South African Rand (ZAR)

Ghana

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Tanzania

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Egypt

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Uganda

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Rwanda

Rwandan Franc (RWF)

Morocco

Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Senegal

CFA Franc (XOF)

DR Congo

Congolese Franc (CDF)

Kenya

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Nigeria

Nigerian Naira (NGN)

South Africa

South African Rand (ZAR)

Ghana

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Tanzania

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Egypt

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Uganda

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Rwanda

Rwandan Franc (RWF)

Morocco

Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Senegal

CFA Franc (XOF)

DR Congo

Congolese Franc (CDF)

Get Started
Ready to Export Without Language Barriers?

Join early access and be the first to use AI-powered trade tools built for Amharic-speaking exporters. First 100 signups get 3 months free Professional plan.