Investing in African agriculture

AgDevCo is a leading specialist investor in African agriculture. For over 15 years, we have been making long-term debt and equity investments to build farming and agri-processing companies that deliver impact at scale.

Our vision

Our vision is a thriving commercial African agriculture sector that benefits both people and planet.

Current Portfolio

$340M
Funds under management
11
Countries currently invested in
2,400,000 +
Small-scale farmers, traders, and customers linked to market in 2023
28,600+
Jobs created / maintained in 2023

News

The King’s Birthday Honours List: Sir Keith Palmer

AgDevCo’s founder and retired (2023) chairman Sir Keith Palmer was knighted for exceptional contributions to international development in the King’s birthday overseas and international honours list (June 2024). 

Press Release: Saise Exit

AgDevCo Successfully Exits Saise Farming Enterprises, Strengthening Zambia’s Potato Industry Lusaka, Zambia. 

Press Release: New Funding announcement

AgDevCo, the specialist investor in African agribusinesses, today announced a $85m package of new funding from BII, Swedfund and Norfund.

Case Study

The turnaround of Kasinthula

Five years ago this community-owned sugarcane scheme was on the brink of bankruptcy. With finance and technical support from AgDevCo Kasinthula is once more a thriving business, creating jobs and supporting livelihoods in Malawi's Shire Valley.

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AgDevCo is delighted to have been awarded a Platinum rating (the highest available) by BlueMark, the leading provider of impact intelligence and independent verification for the sustainable and impact investment market. 

Working with AgDevCo

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