Export Path^® is a public-private partnership (PPP) comprised of public, private, financial and non-profit entities from more than a half dozen countries. The partnership exists to assist small businesses from developed economies to enter emerging markets, and to assist small businesses in emerging markets to develop products for more developed economies. The partnership was formed to facilitate bilateral trade. It is focused on providing PRACTICAL assistance in product development, capital formation and market entry.

The critical benefit of this platform is that it provides a simple and efficient means for companies to explore many markets at the same time, at minimal cost. Partners work together to assist companies looking at various markets for their goods and services. It is private sector-led. Partners include various embassies, trade development agencies, banks & financial institutions, investment promotion agencies, non-profit trade support groups, and so on. Export Path is headquartered and coordinated globally out of the Washington DC area by Vertical Optimization, LLC.

Export Path^® provides very specific assistance to businesses. These include:

 

 

1. Hands-on assistance with development of products & services for new markets.

 

2. Hands-on assistance with new market development including access to vetted & qualified partners, buyers and suppliers.

 

3. Access to loans for investment and grants to support business development.

 

4.Access to political risk insurance to support and underwrite overseas investments.

5. Hands-on assistance with new market entry including regulatory & operational support.

6. An organized means to learn about investment and business development opportunities in emerging markets as well as in developed markets.

7. A platform for businesses to interact by sharing experiences; developing relationships; exploring and researching business opportunities BEFORE plunging in.

8. An avenue for small businesses to assist each other (and be assisted) with ideas, operational support or finance where possible by forming partnerships and joint ventures.

9. An easy route to identifying relevant job opportunities or to identify available employees and skilled individuals for specific jobs relevant to international investment.

10. A portal to get assistance for business development needs.

 

Companies must register to access the services of the partnership.