AHL Venture Partners
AHL Venture Partners, established in 2007, is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm with offices in Nairobi, Lusaka, and Accra. It specializes in providing growth capital to companies operating in energy access, financial inclusion, agriculture, and climate sectors, primarily in Eastern and Southern Africa. The firm is known for its entrepreneur-centric approach, making swift investment decisions, participating in follow-on funding rounds, and offering ongoing business support through locally based teams with deep market insights.
Sidai Africa
Series A in 2019
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.
Twiga Foods
Series A in 2017
Twiga Foods Ltd. is a mobile-based supply platform that caters to retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates a cashless, business-to-business supply chain that connects small and medium-sized vendors with essential agricultural products. Twiga Foods enables vendors to order a variety of supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its innovative platform, streamlining the distribution process in urban markets. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports local businesses by improving access to quality produce.
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Series A in 2016
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.
Sidai Africa
Venture Round in 2014
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.
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