AgDevCo

About The Fund

AgDevCo is a nonprofit investment organization headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the agricultural sector in Africa. They focus on investing patient capital in the form of debt and equity into early-stage agribusinesses and also involve themselves in promoting and co-promoting greenfield agriculture opportunities. With a commitment to developing sustainable agriculture in Africa, AgDevCo invests to grow agribusinesses that are both sustainable and impactful. They offer more than just capital; they position themselves as long-term partners for growth and impact in the agricultural sector. AgDevCo's vision encompasses a thriving commercial African agriculture sector that benefits people and the planet alike. They manage funds amounting to $340 million and have investments in 11 countries, having linked over 1,087,000 smallholder farmers to markets and created or maintained over 24,800 jobs. Their website portrays their work in various sectors, ranging from governance and risk management to technical assistance through their Technical Assistance Facility (TAF). The organization also highlights their impactful investments and case studies, such as the successful turnaround of the Kasinthula sugarcane scheme in Malawi. In addition to agribusiness financing, AgDevCo offers specialized support and boasts a history of notable contributions to international development, exemplified by the knighthood of their founder and retired chairman Keith Palmer. Their minimum and maximum investment size is noted as $12 million, and they have a particular specialty in early-stage investments. AgDevCo’s online presence provides avenues for different stakeholders, including job seekers, investors, and investees, to engage and learn more about their investment strategies and criteria.