CWA Suisse | Structured Commodity Finance & Origin Connect

Powering trade, commodity & structured finance

Through its Origin Connect program, CWA Suisse connects importers and exporters.

about us

We are a structured commodity finance firm dedicated to helping importers source raw materials more efficiently from origin markets worldwide.

Through trade flow intermediation, structured finance partnerships, and direct origin relationships, we enable businesses to secure supply, improve traceability, and unlock capital efficiency at scale.

/ ORIGIN CONNECT ®

Connecting origin to demand, end to end

Origin Connect helps importers source commodities more effectively from origin markets, while delivering tangible value to exporters on both sides of the supply chain.

Transparency along the entire supply chain

Sustainability and traceability for importers and consumers

Optimization of procurement practices

Timely payments to suppliers across multiple currencies

Payment terms for buyers tailored to optimize working capital cycle

CWA Suisse

OUR VALUES

Our Commitment

Global compliance

We seek to comply with all applicable sanctions related to the transactions with which we engage.

Responsible energy

We will not engage with the development of new hydrocarbon resources or the extraction of thermal coal.

Nature preservation

We endeavour to avoid financing the production of agricultural products which results in the destruction of natural habitats.

Donating 10% of profits

We will support local communities and charities, donating 10% of our after tax profit each year to registered charities.

services

We deliver structured, balance sheet light solutions connecting origin to demand

Building lasting relationships

We build long-term relationships with coffee, cocoa, and soft commodity exporters in origin markets, creating direct supply lines that bypass intermediary opacity and unlock real price discovery.

Structured for scale

Origin Connect is our proprietary framework linking exporters at origin directly to European importers. It standardizes transaction flows, ensures full traceability, and delivers optimized payment structures on both sides, removing friction without removing control.

Moving risk to where it belongs

Through our network of 150+ financing institutions, CWA Suisse transfers commercial and credit risk away from both exporters and importers. Our balance sheet light model means our partners benefit from structured protection without taking on unnecessary exposure.

Full visibility, farm to factory

Every transaction intermediated through CWA Suisse is traceable from origin to delivery. Importers gain the documentation and auditability they need to meet ESG commitments, while exporters benefit from a clear, accountable commercial relationship.

A century of expertise

Our founding team brings over 100 years of combined experience across soft commodity trading, structured finance, and supply chain operations. That depth of expertise is embedded in every transaction we structure and every relationship we build.

Find out how our structured solutions can transform
‍your sourcing strategy and unlock the supply chain your business deserves.

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GLOBAL IMPACT

Building a resilient supply chain through measurable scale.

Our growth is anchored in disciplined execution, deep expertise, and a long-term commitment to building resilient supply chains across global commodity markets.

150

Relationships with financing institutions

100

Years of cumulative experience in soft commodities

Team

The people behind origin connect

Mike

Co-Founder - Trade & Structured Finance

Aldo

Co-Founder - Trade & Structured Finance

Jan

Co-Founder - Operations & Trading

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Most common questions

What is the Origin Connect programme?

Origin Connect is CWA Suisse's structured intermediation framework. It creates direct, transparent links between commodity exporters at origin and importers, enabling traceable supply, optimized procurement, and capital-efficient payment structures on both sides of the transaction.

What does an importer gain from working with CWA Suisse?

Importers gain direct access to origin supply, full traceability from farm to factory, and payment terms structured to optimize their working capital cycle. Rather than navigating fragmented intermediary chains, they benefit from a single, structured relationship backed by global financing capacity.

What does an exporter gain from working with CWA Suisse?

Exporters gain access to reliable, structured demand from buyers and benefit from timely payments across multiple currencies. CWA Suisse's shared-margin model ensures exporters are treated as long-term partners rather than transactional suppliers, supporting sustainable growth at origin.