We invest debt and equity, and provide hands-on support, to establish and develop commercial-scale agribusinesses in Africa.
Transforming African agriculture
Why Africa? The agribusiness sector is underdeveloped. Its transformation from subsistence farming to modern, commercial agribusiness is a major long-term opportunity to create positive impact and generate financial returns.
What we offer
Long-term risk capital
$3 million to $10 million
Loans and equity to finance growth of early-stage agribusinesses, including operating costs and capital equipment. We can invest multiple rounds of capital to support growth.
Working capital
$3 million to $5 million
Seasonal loans for working capital directly from AgDevCo or through our sister facility, LAFCo (for amounts less than $2m).
Visit the Lending for African Farming website.
Technical Assistance
Up to $800k
Matching funding to help our investee agribusinesses and others link to smallholder farmers, through our Technical Assistance Facility (TAF).
Why AgDevCo?
Our specialist knowledge of Africa and agriculture, and our ability to make long-term investments, means we are uniquely placed to act as a catalyst for the development of a commercial agriculture sector. We are willing to invest smaller amounts at an earlier stage, accept risk associated with production agriculture and work to a longer timeframe.
Working with AgDevCo
If you are a potential investor and would like to know more about our investment approach please contact us. We are interested to speak to both DFIs and Impact investors looking for an agribusiness investment platform, and donors wishing to support technical assistance provision to investees and smallholder development.