Is this full due diligence?

No. It’s a rapid pre-commitment risk assessment. It shows what is known, what is risky, and what needs field verification.

How can you deliver in 72 hours?

Because the scope is disciplined. Anything needing on-ground confirmation is flagged as “Field Check Needed” with a clear follow-up route.

Do you guarantee approvals?

No. We don’t sell guarantees. We control route clarity, readiness, and predictable failure points.

Which countries do you cover?

Across 14 African markets. If unsure, select your country in the form.

What sectors do you work in?

Mining, energy, infrastructure/corridors, and pharma supply chains.

What happens after Proof72?

If you proceed, we move into a 30–90-day workplan focused on execution and controls.

Africa Market Entry Risk Assessment (Proof72)

Before you sign, pay a deposit, or announce a move into Africa, get the route and the risks in writing. Clear. Commercial. Actionable.

Permit route clarity: what approvals you really need, and the order that matters

Partner risk scan: control signals, delivery capacity, red flags before you sign

Execution reality: corridor/logistics, customs/duty/FX pinch points, stakeholder friction

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Delivered within 72 hours after receiving the minimum inputs. Anything that needs on-ground confirmation is marked “Field Check Needed” with next steps.

Who this is for

This is for teams who are:

About to sign a mandate, JV, offtake, EPC, or pay a mobilisation/deposit

Entering a new African country and needing a clear operating route

Stuck in approvals, customs, partner performance, or “under review” loops

Needing a go / no-go view before committing money and reputation

The Risks That Kill Projects

Africa isn’t the risk. Unverified routes and weak counterparties are.

Common failure points we flush out early:

Paying mobilisation or “facilitation” before facts are verified
Choosing a partner with claims but no delivery capacity (or hidden control)
Wrong licence/permit sequencing that causes 60–180 days delay
Duty/customs and clearance bottlenecks that blow timelines and budgets
Misreading the stakeholder map: who signs, who blocks, who must be respected

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What You Receive

You receive a short decision pack that senior people read.

A) Decision Pack (PDF, 1–2 pages)

Route Map: approvals/permits pathway + realistic sequence
Risk Map (R/A/G): permits, partner, logistics/corridor, duty/FX, stakeholders
Unknowns list what cannot be confirmed remotely, clearly marked

B) Red Flags List (what to stop doing now)

Contract traps to avoid (exclusivity, vague success fees, weak performance terms)
Payment cautions (what to pay only after what proof)

C) 90-Day Action Route

Who does what, by when (your team vs local counterpart vs our support)
Minimum evidence required at each step
What can run in parallel vs what must be sequenced

Country + sector + 10-line summary + counterparties + any documents you already have.

How It Works

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Step 1 — 20–30 Min Intake

We confirm the country, deal type, timeline, and decision deadline.

Step 2 — Rapid Mapping + Checks

We map the permit route, stakeholder path, partner signals, and corridor pinch points.

Step 3 — Delivery + Short Briefing

You receive the pack and a short call to walk the risks and next moves.

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What “Good” Looks Like

Typical outcomes clients want from Proof72:

Route clarity early, so the project stops bleeding time

Partner risks seen before signature, not after mobilisation

Duty/logistics blockers flagged before shipment planning

A tighter internal decision, with fewer opinions and more facts

Frequently Asked Questions

Don’t Commit Capital Blind. Get The Route And The Risks In Writing First.

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