Financial Advisory for African SMEs: Empowering Growth in Cameroon
Business Partners Africa Limited (BPA) is the premier financial advisory and investment preparation partner in Cameroon and Central Africa, dedicated to empowering SMEs and startups to successfully attract and secure vital investment capital.
Business Partners Africa Limited (BPA) is the premier financial advisory and investment preparation partner in Cameroon and Central Africa. On this page, you'll learn about our mission and vision, discover our comprehensive 7-step process for making businesses investor-ready, understand why we're the trusted choice for African SMEs, and see how we ensure long-term success through expert advisory, robust controls, and equity finance solutions.
Who We Are
Business Partners Africa Limited (BPA) is the premier financial advisory and investment preparation partner in Cameroon and Central Africa. We are dedicated to empowering SMEs and startups to successfully attract and secure vital investment capital.
Our comprehensive approach, which includes expert advisory, sound internal controls, and effective financial management, ensures your business is fully investor-ready. Choosing Business Partners Africa Limited means securing a future of sustainable growth, proving us to be the most reliable and results-driven choice for entrepreneurs in Douala, Cameroon, and across the continent.
Our Mission
To empower African SMEs and startups by providing expert financial advisory, implementing robust internal controls, and connecting them with qualified investors to unlock their full growth potential.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted financial advisory partner across Africa, recognized for transforming SMEs into investor-ready, high-growth enterprises that drive economic development.
Our Values
We operate with integrity, accuracy, and transparency. We put our clients first, delivering tailored solutions with professionalism and excellence, ensuring every financial decision is clear, reliable, and growth-oriented.
How We Work With You
Our proven 7-step process to transform your business into an investor-ready enterprise
Initial Consultation & Assessment
We start by understanding your business, current financial position, growth objectives, and investment needs. This comprehensive assessment helps us identify gaps and opportunities.
Strategic Business Restructuring
We develop and align your business processes to strategic objectives, enhancing operational efficiency, profitability, and market positioning. This includes financial modeling, business valuation, and strategic planning.
Internal Controls & Financial Management
We implement sound internal controls and establish effective financial management systems. This includes setting up proper accounting procedures, audit trails, and financial reporting frameworks that investors require.
Executive Training & Capacity Building
We provide tailored practical training to your management and employees in business analysis, internal audit, accounting, and financial management. This builds internal expertise and ensures sustainability.
Investor Readiness Preparation
We prepare all necessary documentation including pitch decks, financial models, business plans, and data rooms. We ensure your business meets all investor due diligence requirements.
Equity Finance Sourcing & Connection
We leverage our extensive network to connect you with qualified financial partners. We facilitate meetings, negotiations, and guide you through the entire funding process until capital is secured.
Post-Investment Support
After securing investment, we provide ongoing support to ensure your team can manage growth effectively. We continue to offer advisory services and capacity building as you scale.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals behind Business Partners Africa Limited's success.
Elvis Tchoba is a finance and accounting professional with over 10 years' experience in audit, advisory in multinational environments including BDO South Africa and the UK. As a BCompt graduate and fellow chartered certified accountant (FCCA), he combines technical expertise with global insight to deliver trusted solutions. In his role as Managing Partner at Business Partner Africa (BPA) Cameroon, Elvis is committed to helping clients achieve clarity, confidence, and growth.
Ephraim Bekwa is a finance professional with over 10 years of experience across local and multinational firms, spanning audit, accounting, tax, private equity, education, and the NGO sector. He holds a BCompt degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, and is a chartered certified accountant (ACCA), BAP(SA), and a registered tax practitioner with SARS. As Managing Partner at BPA Financial Solutions in South Africa, Ephraim applies his expertise in accounting, tax, and compliance to provide transparent, accurate, and client-focused financial solutions. His commitment is to empower both businesses and individuals with strategies that foster clarity, compliance, and sustainable growth.
Why Choose Business Partners Africa Limited
We are specialized experts integrating advisory, robust controls, and equity finance for African SMEs. We ensure you are investor-ready by building capacity and aligning your business for long-term success.
Expert Advisory Team with specialized financial and business expertise
Proven Track Record building investor-ready SMEs
Seamless Network connecting you with qualified financial partners
Focus on Long-Term Viability through sound controls and financial management
Transparent & Ethical Engagement building trust with entrepreneurs and investors
Holistic High-Impact Strategy aligning structure, capacity, and funding
Low Cost Conversion delivering exceptional value and efficiency
Complete Service Integration from assessment to post-investment support
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Book an appointment today to discuss your business needs and how Business Partners Africa Limited can help you achieve investor readiness.