Developing sustainable agriculture in Africa

AgDevCo is a specialist investor in African agribusiness. We invest to grow sustainable and impactful agribusinesses. AgDevCo provides more than just capital; we are long-term partners for growth and impact.

Our vision

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

Current Portfolio

$280M
Funds under management
10
Countries currently invested in
1,087,000 +
Smallholder farmers linked to markets to date
24,800+
Jobs created / maintained to date

News

The King’s Birthday Honours List: Keith Palmer

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

AgDevCo Ag-Week Conference Day and Networking Event

AgDevCo recently hosted its 10th Ag-Week – an opportunity for staff to meet and learn from agriculture experts from different sectors and to visit companies that operate in Africa or have links with African businesses.

Press Release: Agventure

AgDevCo is pleased to announce a $9.5m investment into Agventure to help expand its canola oil and seed processing in Kenya.

Case Study

The turnaround of Kasinthula

3 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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Working with AgDevCo

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