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Research·Jul 21·all news from July 21, 2026

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

Native has acquired Frontline Research Group to integrate its market data into a new artificial intelligence platform focused on Africa's traditional trade sector. This merger aims to create a specialized data layer designed to support agentic AI tools for businesses operating within this $1.7 trillion market.

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