Raising capital can be challenging, especially in Nigeria's current macroeconomic environment. If you're an agribusiness owner looking to scale your operations or solve major problems in the food value chain, my team at Vestance is here to help. We specialise in supporting agrifood businesses like yours to secure funding. We'll collaborate with you to develop a compelling business plan, pitch deck, financial models, and everything else you need to succeed. With our deep understanding of the agrifood sector, we're your ideal partner to help you achieve your goals. Reach out to us today to learn more. #Agrifood #business #fundraising #growthsupport #Nigeria #Africa #advisory
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Did you know this about the Seed Capital Fund of Namibia? If you didn’t, visit our website at www.scfnamibia.org to find out way more. SeedCapitalFundNamibia #SCFN #SeedFunding #NamEntrepreneurship #NamStartupSupport #NamibiaNationBuilding
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AGRA's Head of Inclusive Finance Hedwig Siewertsen reflects on the 2023 impact report of the ABC fund. She offers solutions to make investments more impactful and how we can break the deadlock of funds that are "too small" to flex their muscle. #impact #investments #africa #agriculture #sme #growthcapital
A new report by Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund indicates that over five years, the Fund has provided financing to thirty-three organisations in various value chains, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. But these funds are not growing enough. Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund Injaro Investments Limited Bamboo Hedwig Siewertsen Get insights from Hedwig Siewertsen, AGRA Head of Inclusive Finance, on what we need to do to increase the fund size to elevate more agri-businesses.
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Interesting conversation here.
A new report by Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund indicates that over five years, the Fund has provided financing to thirty-three organisations in various value chains, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. But these funds are not growing enough. Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund Injaro Investments Limited Bamboo Hedwig Siewertsen Get insights from Hedwig Siewertsen, AGRA Head of Inclusive Finance, on what we need to do to increase the fund size to elevate more agri-businesses.
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My key takeaway: Many small funds that are unable to break even and remain unattractive to DFIs resulting in a vicious cycle of suppressed growth. So what? My opinion is we go the collaboration/consolidation route. Reduce operational costs, achieve the required thresholds/volumes, become more attractive to DFIs — as a result, break the vicious cycle. Maybe not that simple, but definitely achievable.
A new report by Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund indicates that over five years, the Fund has provided financing to thirty-three organisations in various value chains, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. But these funds are not growing enough. Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund Injaro Investments Limited Bamboo Hedwig Siewertsen Get insights from Hedwig Siewertsen, AGRA Head of Inclusive Finance, on what we need to do to increase the fund size to elevate more agri-businesses.
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One learning I got from AGRA's investments in agrifood focussed funds: the Catch 22: too small to break even (many agri-funds cannot cover their costs with the income generated) and not attractive to investors because the fund is not breaking even. How can we break this deadlock in funds that are too small: 1. Convince DFIs to invest in funds so that they reach break-even point (the D in DFI stands for development 😉 but how do African agrifunds get access?) 2. Consolidate, or at least develop shared functions, for suboptimal sized funds to reduce costs and get economies of scale. More ideas welcome on agrifood financing institutions that do attract capital.
A new report by Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund indicates that over five years, the Fund has provided financing to thirty-three organisations in various value chains, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. But these funds are not growing enough. Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund Injaro Investments Limited Bamboo Hedwig Siewertsen Get insights from Hedwig Siewertsen, AGRA Head of Inclusive Finance, on what we need to do to increase the fund size to elevate more agri-businesses.
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