International Fund For Agricultural Development
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations agency established in 1977 and headquartered in Rome, Italy. It focuses on agricultural development in developing countries by providing grants and low-interest loans to rural projects. IFAD aims to empower rural populations to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and increase their incomes. In addition to financing sovereign governments, IFAD has adopted a private sector investment strategy to support small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives, and smallholder farmers. This approach allows IFAD to fund a diverse range of initiatives that boost productivity, promote climate-smart practices, and foster resilience among rural communities. By attracting private sector funding, IFAD expands its capacity to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction in rural areas.
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AgSpeak
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
AgSpeak is a technology company specializing in agricultural supply chain management. It leverages AI and blockchain to provide end-to-end visibility and traceability for food businesses and brands. The company's cloud-based platform streamlines agricultural supply chains, enhances communication between enterprises and farmers through multilingual communication and data visualization, and builds consumer trust through product traceability. Since its pilot launch in 2021, AgSpeak has digitized over 10,000 acres of farmland and engaged with more than 5,000 farmers across India, covering 15+ crops and livestock.
Kamp Feed
Grant in 2022
Kamp Feed is a food producer of nutritional animal feeds that specializes in pelleted animal feeds.
Pura Organic Agro Tech
Grant in 2021
Pura Organic Agro Tech is a producer of cassava.
Babban Gona
Debt Financing in 2021
Babban Gona is a company dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers by offering a comprehensive suite of agricultural services designed to enhance productivity and profitability. It collaborates with farmer collectives to provide an end-to-end package that includes financial assistance, agricultural inputs, training, and marketing services. By delivering advanced agricultural technologies and optimizing labor productivity, Babban Gona aims to improve market access for these farmers, ultimately helping them realize their full potential and improve their livelihoods.
Raintree Farms
Grant in 2019
Raintree Farms is an agricultural company based in Masindi, Uganda, founded in 2015. It specializes in growing and processing Moringa Oleifera crops, which are sold to the nutritional, beauty, and health markets as a source of vitamins and minerals. The company offers premium, organically certified leaf powder and oil tailored to client requirements. In addition to its core business, Raintree Farms provides programs such as the Secured Income Program and Moringa Cultivation Boot Camp to support farmers in earning a secure income from commercializing their land for Moringa Oleifera cultivation.
Democrance
Grant in 2017
Democrance is an insurtech company that builds software to help insurers distribute, service, and administer insurance policies in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, the company aims to democratize access to insurance by offering a micro-insurance services platform that supports life and health programs, project management, customer management, and claim handling, with delivery via mobile phones. The platform serves insurers and brokers across a broad range of products, from high-ticket policies to micro-insurance, and is designed to reach underinsured and uninsured populations in emerging markets. By simplifying policy access and administration, Democrance enables targeted distribution, better service, and expanded coverage for low-income families and other underserved customers.
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