Cross-Border Growth Group

Strategic Access
to Global Markets

Zeluxa helps businesses expand across borders through market intelligence, strategic guidance, and operational presence in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Global
Beyond borders. Without limits.
Strategic
Insight-led. Outcome-driven.
Growth
Sustainable value across markets.
Trusted
Relationships built on trust.
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About Zeluxa

Building Smarter
Bridges Between Markets

Zeluxa is a cross-border strategic growth group that helps brands and businesses plan and execute their international growth strategies with precision, deep market understanding, and data-driven infrastructure.

We believe entering new markets is not merely a business decision. Success requires deep market knowledge, an understanding of consumer behaviour and competitive dynamics, awareness of operational complexities, and the ability to act effectively at the right time.

Zeluxa was built on more than 25 years of experience in business development, market research, data analysis, and technology-driven solutions to go beyond traditional consulting models.

We are not just strategic advisors. We work alongside businesses to understand markets, develop entry strategies, build operations, reduce decision-making risk, and lay the foundations for sustainable growth.

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Years in Business Development & Market Research
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Active Markets: North America, Europe & the Middle East
CMC
Certified Management Consultant (ICMCI)

Good decisions start with a clear view of the market. We help businesses get that view, act on it, and grow with confidence.

Strategic Capabilities

Four practice areas.
One integrated approach.

We combine market intelligence, operational presence, e-commerce advertising and strategic insight platforms to deliver measurable cross-border growth.

Strategic Market Expansion

Entering a new market without a clear understanding of it can be costly, time-consuming, and high-risk. We help businesses gain a clearer picture of their target market before any decision is made.

  • Market & competitor analysis
  • Growth opportunity identification
  • Market entry strategy design
  • Consumer behaviour analysis
  • Distribution & sales channel evaluation
  • International business development advisory

Operational Market Presence

Market development does not stop at analysis and planning. Zeluxa draws on its operational connections in North America to help businesses enter and operate in new markets with greater speed, transparency, and control.

  • Online sales platform setup
  • Operational structure development
  • Local operational support
  • Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart
  • E-commerce ecosystem expertise
  • In-market presence development

Strategic Market Intelligence

Premium, decision-ready market intelligence reports, built around your product and target country. Prepared by experienced analysts, with Survantis AI tools to speed up the work.

  • Custom market intelligence reports
  • Country & product-specific analysis
  • Competitive landscape mapping
  • Consumer trends & market sizing
  • Expert-led, AI-assisted research
  • Delivered within 5 business days

E-commerce Advertising

Visibility drives marketplace growth. Backed by years of consumer and media research, we run AI-assisted advertising on leading e-commerce marketplaces, starting with Amazon Ads.

  • Amazon Ads campaign management
  • Sponsored Products & Brands
  • Search-term optimisation
  • Budget & bid management
  • Expert-led, AI-assisted
  • Canada & U.S. (more soon)
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Operational Reach

Where strategy meets execution.

Our experience within the North American e-commerce ecosystem means we understand the real challenges of entering international markets, not just in theory but in practice.

Amazon
eBay
Etsy
Walmart

Online Sales Infrastructure

Setting up and operating sales channels across major marketplaces and platforms, built for international scale.

Cross-Border Operations

From compliance and logistics to local representation, we support operations across markets to reduce risk.

Marketplace Advertising

Expert-led, AI-assisted Amazon Ads management in Canada and the U.S., expanding soon to Europe, Türkiye and beyond.

Proven Marketplace Expertise

Active operational experience with Amazon, eBay, Etsy and Walmart, the leading platforms shaping global commerce today.

Local Presence, Real Access

We are not remote consultants. Our offices and operational connections in Canada, the U.S. and Türkiye provide tangible ground-level access.

E-commerce Advertising

Amazon Ads & e-commerce advertising management.

Expert-led, AI-assisted advertising management on e-commerce marketplaces for brands selling on Amazon and other leading marketplaces.

Now serving Canada and the United States, and expanding soon to European marketplaces, Türkiye and other regions.

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Amazon.caAmazon.com Europe · soonTürkiye · soon
What we manage

Full-funnel marketplace advertising.

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    Sponsored ads campaignsSponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com. Europe, Türkiye and more are coming soon.
  • 02
    Structure & targetingAccount and campaign structure, keyword and product targeting strategy.
  • 03
    Search terms & bidsSearch-term mining, negative keywords and bid optimisation.
  • 04
    Budget allocationBudget allocation across products, campaigns and marketplaces.
  • 05
    Listing & creativeListing and creative recommendations that improve conversion, including titles, images and A+ content.
  • 06
    Transparent reportingClear weekly and monthly performance reports: spend, sales, ACOS, TACOS and ROAS.
How we work

Five steps, continuously repeated.

  1. Audit

    We review your account, listings, margins and competitors.

  2. Strategy

    We set goals - launch, growth or profitability - and a target ACOS for each product.

  3. Launch

    We build or restructure campaigns using proven frameworks.

  4. Optimise

    Weekly AI-assisted analysis. A specialist reviews every change, and you can approve it before it goes live.

  5. Report

    Transparent dashboards and plain-language recommendations.

Technology with human oversight

We use AI to process search-term, bid and sales data at a scale no manual team can match, while experienced marketplace specialists make the final decisions. You keep full ownership of your Amazon accounts and data at all times.

Who we work with

Brands and manufacturers - including international brands entering North America - that sell, or plan to sell, on Amazon and other marketplaces.

Book a free advertising account review. We will look at your campaigns, listings and margins and share clear, practical next steps.

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Strategic Market Intelligence Reports

Expand Into New Markets
with confidence.

Professionally structured, decision-ready market intelligence reports, built around your product, industry and target country. Every report is led by experienced analysts, who use Survantis AI tools to work faster and cover more ground.

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Built Around Your Product

Every report is built specifically around your product category and target market. Never generic, always custom.

Expert-Led. AI-Assisted.

Senior analysts design, check and shape every report, using advanced AI workflows to speed up data gathering and analysis.

Fast Strategic Intelligence

Comprehensive market insights delivered in 5 business days, significantly faster than traditional research timelines.

Decision-Ready Insights

From pricing and competition to consumer trends and opportunity sizing, built for executive decision-making.

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Survantis Intelligence

Research led by experienced analysts and supported by Survantis AI workflows. Reports are delivered through the Survantis platform.

A clear path from question to insight.

Four simple steps. Premium intelligence delivered.

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Submit Information
Share your company, product, and strategic objectives.
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Select Your Market
Choose your target country and define the scope of your analysis.
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Complete Order
Simple, secure ordering through the Survantis platform.
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Receive Your Report
Custom intelligence report delivered within 5 business days.
Global Presence

Three offices.
One connected network.

Zeluxa maintains active operational connections across three strategic markets, providing clients with real ground-level access, not just remote advice.

Zeluxa offices in Toronto, Austin and Istanbul connected across the globe
Leadership

Strategic leadership grounded in decades of real-world experience.

Founder & Managing Partner

Afshin Vafadar

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Zeluxa was founded under the leadership of Afshin Vafadar, who brings more than 25 years of experience in business development, market research, data analysis, and management consulting.

Afshin Vafadar holds an MSc in Statistics and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), accredited by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI).

His approach to leadership combines analysis, technology, market knowledge, and long-term vision to help businesses navigate complex markets, make informed decisions, and achieve sustainable international growth.

MSc in StatisticsDBA (Doctor of Business Administration)CMC (Certified Management Consultant) Accredited by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)25+ years in Business Development & Market ResearchNorth America, Europe & the Middle East operations
StrategicWe think ahead.
GlobalWe operate across borders.
TrustedWe build lasting partnerships.
ImpactfulWe deliver measurable growth.
Recognition & credentials
Certified Management Consultant (CMC)Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Atlantic Canada · 2022View CMC profile →
Innovative Business of the Year, Honourable MentionISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards · Zeluxa Corp. · Halifax, 2023
Senior Advisors

Sector depth, where it matters.

Zeluxa's work is strengthened by a network of senior advisors. These executives and specialists have hands-on experience in international trade, retail, e-commerce and market entry across North America, Türkiye and the Middle East. They join selected engagements where their sector depth adds decisive value.

Murat Akan

Murat Akan

Healthcare & Market-Entry Advisor

Murat brings over three decades of senior leadership across communications and healthcare in Türkiye, the Caucasus & Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Gulf. A former CMO of Universal Hospitals Group and COO of the Dünyagöz Hospitals Group, he has led hospital start-ups, JCI accreditations and first-of-their-kind marketing campaigns across the region. Today, as Senior Consultant at IBS Global Consulting, he advises on healthcare management and investment, feasibility and market entry. MBA, University of Sussex.

Dr. Shahin Shadfar

Dr. Shahin Shadfar

Growth Strategy Advisor

Dr. Shahin Shadfar is CEO of Hergan Health, a compliance platform that helps healthcare manufacturers enter emerging markets in the Middle East and CIS. Over 25 years he has led blue-chip brands in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, FMCG, retail and consumer electronics across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Dubai, Türkiye and Australia — including growing a Bosch distributor from US$4M to over US$50M in four years. He holds a PhD in Development Studies and an Executive MBA from RMIT, and mentors executives in Australia.

Azadeh Ghasemizadeh

Azadeh Ghasemizadeh

Marketing Manager

Azadeh leads Zeluxa's marketing, bringing experience across brand development, market analysis, customer engagement and business growth. She designs and executes marketing strategies, identifies new market opportunities, and works hand in hand with sales and leadership to sharpen brand positioning and extend market reach. Her approach blends market insight, strategic planning and clear communication to drive sustainable growth.

Insights

Latest perspectives on cross-border markets.

Market signals, data comparisons and practical guides from the Zeluxa team.

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