Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund

Winich Farms is a technology-driven agricultural platform that connects farmers with finance, inputs, expertise, and markets to improve productivity and access to buyers. Through online crowdfunding, the company funds farmers and provides data-driven best practices, process automation, and machinery access, with aims of delivering decent returns to subscribers and farmers. Its agro e-retail platform links nearby farmers directly to households at farm-gate prices, reducing middlemen and making produce more affordable and accessible. The business operates a digital marketplace and logistics solution that tracks production in real time and uses a mobile app to connect offtakers, agents, and drivers, helping producers and buyers streamline deliveries and reduce downtime. By fostering offtake relationships and expanding access to local and global markets, Winich Farms seeks to empower African farmers and support food security across the continent. The venture is supported by Orange Corners, reinforcing its mission to enable capital access, data-driven farming, and scalable agricultural participation.

IBISA is a Luxembourg-based company founded in 2018 that offers an innovative platform for index-based insurance. By leveraging blockchain technology and satellite earth observation data, IBISA provides a marketplace designed to facilitate inclusive mutual risk-sharing solutions. The company focuses on delivering crop protection services specifically tailored for smallholder farmers, enabling low-cost insurance options with rapid assessment and payment processes. This approach aims to enhance the resilience of agricultural communities by mitigating risks associated with adverse weather conditions and other challenges.

SunCulture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, develops and sells the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, a fully solar-powered irrigation system that combines solar water pumping with high-efficiency drip irrigation. The kit is designed to help smallholder farmers grow more with less water and energy, delivering reliable irrigation and enabling additional benefits such as lighting and mobile charging. SunCulture positions itself as a one-stop provider for rural farmers, offering not only the irrigation hardware but also agronomic services, training, access to capital, and market opportunities. By integrating solar pumping, irrigation, and support services, the company aims to improve crop yields, reduce operating costs, and promote sustainable farming through climate technology and a digital marketplace.

Founded in 2017, Complete Farmer is a Ghana-based company that offers end-to-end digital agriculture solutions. It manages crop farms and develops IoT-based software with machine learning algorithms for farm monitoring. The platform connects global agricultural commodity buyers directly with African farmers, promoting sustainable farming practices and food security.

FarmWorks is an agricultural technology company that gives farmers access to farm inputs as well as a market for the produce .FarmWork is to unlock agricultural potential by building clusters of mid-sized farms while working with thousands of small-holder farmers and establishing direct linkage to local and global markets.

Victory Farms is an aquaculture farm for tilapia fish comprising of hatcheries, nursery ponds and deep-water cages for farming.

Stable Foods empowers smallholder farmers by providing integrated agricultural support services. This includes Irrigation-as-a-Service (IaaS), provision of essential inputs, guaranteed market access, and training in regenerative agriculture best practices.

SunCulture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, develops and sells the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, a fully solar-powered irrigation system that combines solar water pumping with high-efficiency drip irrigation. The kit is designed to help smallholder farmers grow more with less water and energy, delivering reliable irrigation and enabling additional benefits such as lighting and mobile charging. SunCulture positions itself as a one-stop provider for rural farmers, offering not only the irrigation hardware but also agronomic services, training, access to capital, and market opportunities. By integrating solar pumping, irrigation, and support services, the company aims to improve crop yields, reduce operating costs, and promote sustainable farming through climate technology and a digital marketplace.

Farmerline is an AgriTech startup focused on enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by providing access to vital information, record-keeping services, and communication tools. The company connects farmers with agricultural businesses, government extensions, and education programs through SMS and voice-based systems, thereby enabling them to become empowered entrepreneurs. Farmerline offers a range of services, including input financing through organized groups, climate-smart farming education, logistics support, and access to high-quality fertilizers and seeds. Farmers can subscribe to information packages and services that enhance their farming practices and productivity. Additionally, the company facilitates communication channels for input dealers and traders, improving market access and trade opportunities for farmers, ultimately helping to increase crop yields and expand their reach in international markets.

Tomato Jos is a Nigerian company founded in 2014, based in Keffi, that specializes in the production and distribution of tomato paste. In addition to its core business, the company offers consultancy services aimed at educating farmers on best practices for tomato cultivation. By providing quality agricultural inputs and expert guidance, Tomato Jos assists smallholder farmers in improving their growing techniques to better serve local markets. The company's commitment extends beyond product quality, as it seeks to positively impact the lives of farmers and enhance the agricultural landscape in Nigeria.

East Africa Fruits Co. is a prominent distributor of fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, serving a diverse clientele that includes retailers, wholesalers, local vendors, cafes, hotels, and exporters. Founded in 2013 and based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the company sources its produce from smallholder farmers, providing essential services such as cleaning, sorting, packing, and marketing. By facilitating connections between sellers and buyers, East Africa Fruits Co. supports smallholder farmers with crop planning tailored to market demands. The company is dedicated to increasing the availability of fresh produce to meet growing consumer demand both locally and internationally. In its pursuit of growth, East Africa Fruits Co. aims to become a leading producer and exporter of fruits and vegetables, with plans for significant expansion in the coming years.