About us

trAIDe: Together. Global. Boundless.

Started as the vision of two childhood friends, trAIDe has developed into the leading interface for international co-operation. Our roots lie in our passion for global connections, our drive for positive change in the environment and living standards. With over a decade of experience, projects in 30+ countries and a diverse team, we are more than just a company – we are your partner for international cooperation

Creation of the trAIDe

A common game, two different paths in life and a meeting point on the horizon – that is the story of Baris Tasar and Philip Okito. They met as basketball players in their youth. While Baris continued his education in England with a degree from an elite boarding school and a degree in media studies, Philip remained loyal to the sport and achieved impressive success up to the 1st Bundesliga.

But fate brought them together again. Baris, already working in international trade, and Philip, now a mechanical engineer, quickly realised that their talents made an unbeatable combination. Looking at the diversified industries of the future in Germany, they recognised a clear gap in the market and asked themselves the question: “Should we fill this gap?”

trAIDe GmbH

With a clear goal in mind, Baris and Philip founded trAIDe GmbH in 2008 – a company that helps others to forge international collaborations. The first major breakthrough came in 2010 with a project to support East German companies entering the Serbian market. This success opened the doors to the the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Affairs and established trAIDe as a reliable partner for numerous market development projects. With over 1500 companies advised and an impressive list of public clients, trAIDe can look back proudly on its success story. But behind every successful project is a team.

Our mission

The mission remains constant: To support companies in international co-operations. Whether through coaching, consulting or training – trAIDe stands by companies. With a clear focus on industries that have a positive impact on the environment and living standards and projects in over 30 countries, we have developed into a global player. Our 15-strong cross-cultural team, with members from countries such as Germany, Turkey, Congo and many others, brings a wealth of experience and perspectives to the work. Whilst we always strive to integrate innovative approaches, our heart and soul lies in the areas of project management, project procurement and B2B matchmaking.

This is trAIDe today

trAIDe in the year 2024

What we do

trAIDe supports companies in international co-operations. Our core competences lie in project management, project procurement and B2B matchmaking. Over 1500 companies already rely on our advice for successful co-operations.

Who are we?

Founded by Baris Tasar and Philip Okito, trAIDe combines different backgrounds into a strong mission. Our success is based on a 15-strong intercultural team and loyal companions who bring diversity and expertise to the table.

Why do we do this?

Our vision at trAIDe is to promote win-win co-operation worldwide. We build bridges between nations, strive for sustainable partnerships and are committed to prosperity and environmental protection.

The Team behind trAIDe

trAIDe, led by Baris Tasar and Philip Okito, has stood for international expertise for 15 years. Our 15-strong team combines worldwide experience with expertise in project management and B2B matchmaking. With projects in 30 countries, we have a global presence and are future-orientated.