Celebrating Cape Verdean Businesses Around the World

From the islands of Cabo Verde to communities across the United States, Europe, Africa, and beyond, Cape Verdean entrepreneurs continue to make a lasting impact on the global economy.

At AVANSACV, we proudly recognize the visionaries, innovators, small business owners, startups, family enterprises, and industry leaders who represent the resilience, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Cape Verdean people.

Whether operating a neighborhood restaurant in Brockton, a construction company in Boston, a technology startup in New York, a tourism business in Praia, or an international enterprise connecting markets across continents, Cape Verdean-owned businesses are helping create jobs, build communities, and inspire future generations.

Our diaspora has always been known for hard work, adaptability, and a strong commitment to family and community. Today, those values are reflected in thousands of businesses that contribute to local economies while proudly celebrating Cape Verdean culture and heritage.

To every entrepreneur who took a chance on a dream, every family business that has served its community for generations, and every startup founder working to create the next great innovation—we salute you.

Congratulations to Cape Verdean businesses around the world. Your success is our collective success.

"Together we build opportunity. Together we build the future."

50 Well-Known Cape Verdean Businesses & Organizations

This list includes major companies based in Cabo Verde, Cape Verdean-owned enterprises, and influential organizations serving the global Cape Verdean community.

#	Business / Organization	Industry	Country
1	Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV)	Aviation	Cabo Verde
2	ASA Airports of Cabo Verde	Aviation	Cabo Verde
3	ENAPOR	Ports & Logistics	Cabo Verde
4	Electra	Utilities	Cabo Verde
5	Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde	Banking	Cabo Verde
6	Banco Comercial do Atlântico (BCA)	Banking	Cabo Verde
7	Banco Interatlântico	Banking	Cabo Verde
8	Banco Caboverdiano de Negócios	Banking	Cabo Verde
9	Banco BAI Cabo Verde	Banking	Cabo Verde
10	Alou (formerly CV Telecom)	Telecommunications	Cabo Verde
11	Unitel T+	Telecommunications	Cabo Verde
12	Enacol	Energy	Cabo Verde
13	Shell Cabo Verde	Energy	Cabo Verde
14	Emprofac	Pharmaceuticals	Cabo Verde
15	FICASE	Education	Cabo Verde
16	Cabo Verde Fast Ferry	Transportation	Cabo Verde
17	IFH Hotels	Hospitality	Cabo Verde
18	Hotel Oásis Group	Tourism	Cabo Verde
19	Tecnicil Group	Real Estate	Cabo Verde
20	Sogei Group	Construction	Cabo Verde
21	Água Trindade	Beverage	Cabo Verde
22	CERMI	Renewable Energy	Cabo Verde
23	CV Handling	Aviation Services	Cabo Verde
24	Cabo Verde Investimentos	Investment	Cabo Verde
25	Garantia Seguros	Insurance	Cabo Verde
26	IMPAR Seguros	Insurance	Cabo Verde
27	Fidjus Construction	Construction	Cabo Verde
28	Santiago Magazine Media	Media	Cabo Verde
29	Expresso das Ilhas	Media	Cabo Verde
30	A Nação	Media	Cabo Verde
31	RTC (Radio Television Cabo Verde)	Broadcasting	Cabo Verde
32	Cabo Verde TradeInvest	Investment	Cabo Verde
33	CV Mobile	Telecommunications	Cabo Verde
34	CV Multimedia	Technology	Cabo Verde
35	Sodade Imports	Food Distribution	USA
36	Cape Cod Cafe (CV Ownership)	Hospitality	USA
37	Kriola's Restaurant	Restaurant	USA
38	Restaurante Cesaria	Restaurant	Cabo Verde
39	Hotel Morabeza	Tourism	Cabo Verde
40	Odjo d'Agua Hotel	Tourism	Cabo Verde
41	Pontão Hotel	Tourism	Cabo Verde
42	Kaza Futuro	Real Estate	Cabo Verde
43	Cabo Verde Business Network	Business Development	Global
44	Cape Verdean Association of Brockton	Nonprofit/Business Support	USA
45	Cape Verdean American Community Development	Community Development	USA
46	CV Youth Entrepreneurship Network	Entrepreneurship	Global
47	Atlantic Music Expo	Creative Industry	Cabo Verde
48	Cabo Verde Digital	Technology	Cabo Verde
49	Pro Empresa	Small Business Development	Cabo Verde
50	Pró-Garante	Business Financing	Cabo Verde

Many of the largest and most influential businesses in Cabo Verde operate in banking, telecommunications, transportation, ports, utilities, and tourism sectors. Institutions such as Caixa Económica, BCA, Banco Interatlântico, Alou (CV Telecom), Unitel T+, ENAPOR, and Cabo Verde Airlines have played significant roles in the country's economic development.

Top Business Sectors in the Cape Verdean Economy

Major Cape Verdean business sectors

AVANSA Message to Entrepreneurs

"To every Cape Verdean entrepreneur—from Praia to Boston, Brockton to Rotterdam, Lisbon to New York, Pawtucket to Paris—your courage to build, invest, create jobs, and serve your community is shaping the future of our people. May your businesses continue to grow, prosper, and inspire the next generation of Cape Verdean leaders." 🇨🇻🌍