Proparco has committed €150,000 to Farm to Feed, a Kenyan agritech startup, to expand its platform and reduce food waste across sub-Saharan Africa’s supply chains. The initiative connects smallholder farmers with buyers, optimizing sourcing, logistics, and payments to eliminate inefficiencies that cause up to half of harvested crops to go unsold or spoil before market access.
Launched in 2021, Farm to Feed targets fragmented markets where farmers frequently face uncertainty in demand forecasting or securing reliable buyers. Its digital platform leverages demand predictions and coordinated logistics to align supply with buyer needs. Additional programs, such as Grade Rescue and Ready to Use, transform surplus or imperfect produce into commercially viable products. Processing also preserves shelf life, enabling farmers to sell a greater portion of their harvests.
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With 5,500 registered farmers and 160 business clients, including hotels, hospitals, and food processors, the company has sustained triple-digit annual growth for three consecutive years. Its 2025 impact report highlights an 81% reduction in food loss among participating farms, alongside improved incomes for smallholders, though these metrics are self-reported.
This latest investment follows a $1.5 million seed round in 2025, led by Delta40 Venture Studio and backed by DEG’s DeveloPPP Ventures. Proparco’s funding will enhance the platform’s technology, extend operations beyond Nairobi, and accelerate value-added initiatives like waste-to-product conversions. The partnership aligns with the 2X investment framework, which focuses on ventures led by women entrepreneurs.
