TIMBUKTI

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Turn confirmed export orders into working capital in 2–3 business days.

Timbukti provides structured pre-shipment finance for agricultural exporters. Receive up to 75% of eligible export costs, subject to onboarding, transaction review, and approval.

  • Apply and onboard to access financing for confirmed export orders.
  • Funding decisions typically within 2–3 business days (after onboarding).
  • Repay when your buyer pays.

Currently onboarding a limited number of exporters. Applications are reviewed individually before onboarding and financing eligibility are determined.

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How Financing Works

A quick overview of the workflow. For full documentation, eligibility, and requirements, see Process & Requirements.

1 Apply & Onboard

Complete an application so we can understand your business and financing needs.

2 Submit a Financing Request

Share a confirmed export order and eligible pre-shipment costs for review.

3 Ship and repay

You ship as usual. Repayment occurs when the buyer settles the invoice, according to the agreed terms.

Example transaction

A practical illustration of how pre-shipment financing can support an export cycle.

Scenario

An agricultural exporter receives a confirmed purchase order from an international buyer and needs working capital for procurement, packaging, logistics, and documentation before shipment.

This example is illustrative. Actual amounts and timelines depend on transaction structure, documentation, and review outcomes.
Order value$50,000
Eligible export costs$35,000
Financing (up to 75%)$26,250
Financing review2–3 business days after onboarding
RepaymentUpon buyer payment

Transaction review

Each financing request undergoes a structured review designed to support responsible and sustainable export financing.

  • Buyer profile, payment terms, and transaction structure.
  • Purchase order and export documentation checks.
  • Shipment details and transaction structure alignment.
  • Financing mapped to underlying export costs.

Purpose-built for agricultural export trade — bridging the working capital gap between shipment and buyer payment.

Your Journey with Timbukti

From application to financing, exporters typically move through the following stages.

1 Apply

Submit an initial application so we can learn more about your business and financing needs.

2 Onboard

Complete KYC and verification, then add approved buyers to your Timbukti account.

3 Request Financing

Submit a confirmed export order and eligible pre-shipment costs for review.

4 Ship & Repay

Complete the shipment and repay according to the agreed transaction terms.

Explore Financing for Your Next Shipment

Submit an application to determine whether Timbukti may be a fit for your export financing needs.

Questions? info@timbuktiglobal.com

Timbukti is building infrastructure to bridge the working capital gap in international agricultural trade.