AHL Venture Partners

Watu is an asset fintech firm focused on providing affordable and flexible financing access for people.

Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services (CROPNUTS) is East Africa’s leading private agricultural services company. We provide our customers with world class laboratory, precision agriculture and soil fertility and fertilizer use advisory services. We partner with farmers to increase their profitability, by raising crop yields through better soil and fertilizer management, and by reducing their input costs through a combination of building healthy soils and adopting precision farming technology.

Sidai Africa Ltd, founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in supplying a comprehensive range of agrichemicals, fertilizers, seeds, and livestock services tailored for farmers and pastoralists. The company offers a variety of products, including antibiotics, acaricides, animal feeds, and veterinary equipment, along with specialized services such as clinical care, artificial insemination, and farmer extension support. Sidai operates through a network of professionally-staffed retail outlets and franchises, employing a unique service delivery model that effectively reaches underserved communities in remote areas. In addition to product supply, Sidai provides franchise support, including business planning, training, and access to finance, enhancing the capabilities of its partners while ensuring the availability of quality agricultural inputs.

Rent To Own provides affordable financing to high capacity entrepreneurs in rural communities across Zambia. Rent To Own variety of rental arrangements helps business owners build assets and expand their own services. Beyond traditional asset financing, Rent To Own adapts its services and to the individual needs of each client, including guided asset selection process, direct distribution and one-on one training for maintenance and proper equipment usage. The company unique six-step loan process mitigates repayment risk and ensures that the equipment is being used optimally.

Tulaa is a Nairobi-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on enhancing the agricultural sector by connecting smallholder farmers with suppliers, financial service providers, and commodity buyers. The company develops a software application that enables farmers to buy and sell agricultural products, facilitating access to affordable financing for inputs and improving market connections. By leveraging mobile technology and last mile agent networks, Tulaa aims to reduce the costs and risks associated with doing business in rural areas. The platform offers farmers essential information on farming supplies, credit options, and tailored advice, ultimately empowering them to improve sales and gain better access to markets.

Java Foods is a food manufacturer based in Southern Africa, established in 2012 with the aim of delivering convenient, affordable, and nutritious food made from local ingredients. The company focuses on producing a range of nutritional food products that are fortified with proteins, vitamins, and minerals, catering to consumers seeking healthy meal alternatives. By utilizing locally sourced products, Java Foods emphasizes quality and affordability, positioning itself as a significant player in the regional food manufacturing sector.

Twiga Foods Ltd. operates a mobile-based business-to-business supply platform that serves retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates the ordering of various supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its platform. By leveraging a cashless system, Twiga connects millions of small and medium-sized vendors in urban markets, streamlining the supply chain and enhancing access to essential goods.

BURN Design Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on creating customized biomass stove solutions for the developing world. The organization collaborates with implementing partners to establish sustainable stove dissemination systems that address cooking needs while tackling issues such as deforestation, women's health, and global warming. BURN's primary activities include the design, local manufacture, and distribution of fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at enhancing the lives of underserved communities. Operating a modern manufacturing facility near Nairobi, BURN produces a stove every minute, making it the largest facility of its kind in Africa. Their range of affordable and durable cookstoves, which include biomass, liquid fuel, and electric options, is designed to reduce harmful emissions and improve indoor air quality, enabling families to cook safely and sustainably while protecting their health and the environment.

EthioChicken operates as a poultry production company in East Africa, with its primary entities being AGP Poultry PLC, Mekelle Farms Ltd, and Andasa Poultry PLC. The company focuses on breeding and hatching day-old chickens, as well as producing affordable blended feed. By partnering with smallholder farmers, EthioChicken aims to improve nutrition and enhance the livelihoods of rural farmers, while also creating income opportunities in the region. The company’s efforts contribute to making poultry products more accessible, thereby supporting local economies and food security.

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a leading provider of energy solutions in East Africa, focused on transforming energy access for residential, community, commercial, government, and industrial customers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in Arusha, Tanzania; Freetown, Sierra Leone; and Lagos, Nigeria, the company specializes in the development, construction, and operation of solar mini-grids. PowerGen offers a range of services including engineering, procurement, construction, and financing, ensuring affordable and reliable power for communities that are not connected to national electricity networks. As a pioneer in the solar mini-grid sector, PowerGen is committed to driving the clean energy transition across Africa and is a founding member of the Africa Mini-grid Developers Association, collaborating with various sector leaders to enhance energy access in the region.

People's Pension is a pension provider focused on enhancing financial security for the Ghanaian workforce. It offers a variety of services including pension knowledge, fully integrated pension solutions, IT services, micro pensions, retirement advisory services, and group personal pension schemes. By delivering innovative and flexible financial services, People's Pension aims to increase resilience within the informal economy and mitigate old-age poverty. The company is dedicated to providing affordable pension schemes and high-quality services to ensure that individuals have access to essential retirement planning resources.

Acre provides services such as multiperil crop cover, mortality livestock cover, advisory services, vegetation indexing, and soil moisture index cover. They offer risk assessment, product development, and risk monitoring to facilitate access to crop and livestock insurance products for smallholders.

Sidai Africa Ltd, founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in supplying a comprehensive range of agrichemicals, fertilizers, seeds, and livestock services tailored for farmers and pastoralists. The company offers a variety of products, including antibiotics, acaricides, animal feeds, and veterinary equipment, along with specialized services such as clinical care, artificial insemination, and farmer extension support. Sidai operates through a network of professionally-staffed retail outlets and franchises, employing a unique service delivery model that effectively reaches underserved communities in remote areas. In addition to product supply, Sidai provides franchise support, including business planning, training, and access to finance, enhancing the capabilities of its partners while ensuring the availability of quality agricultural inputs.

M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

Umiliki Investment is a finance company that provides fund for small and medium scale businesses.

Honey Care Africa generates income for small beekeepers and nuts farmers and offers products for the benefit of local consumers.