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Native Acquires Frontline Research Group to Build the Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Layer for Africa’s $1.7 Trillion Traditional Trade Market

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Native has acquired Frontline Research Group to develop an Agentic AI data layer for Africa's traditional trade market, which is valued at $1.7 trillion. This acquisition highlights the potential for digitizing informal trade across the continent.

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Investment in AI infrastructure for traditional trade in Africa.

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  • Investment in AI infrastructure for traditional trade in Africa.
  • Market size quantified at $1.7 trillion.

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