One Acre Fund
Investment Details
Investor Type
Charitable Foundation
Asset Class Focus
ESG and Impact Investing, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods
- Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Retail
- Education
- Renewable Energy
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Investment Size:
1,000 to 500,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2006
One Acre Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers in Africa through financing and training. Founded in 2006, the organization provides farmers with a comprehensive service bundle that includes seed and fertilizer distribution, financing for farm inputs, training on agricultural techniques, and market facilitation to maximize profits. This holistic approach has led to significant increases in farm income for participating farmers. Operating in multiple African countries, One Acre Fund aims to create lasting pathways to prosperity for smallholder farmers by investing in their productivity and resilience. The organization is committed to building a workforce and leadership that represents the diversity of the more than 4.8 million farmers it serves, employing over 8,290 staff from 37 different countries. With entities in the UK and the Netherlands, One Acre Fund continues to expand its reach and impact across the continent.
Requirements
- Commitment to sustainable farming practices
- Active participation in training programs
- Adherence to repayment schedules for financing
- Engagement in community development initiatives
- Openness to adopting new agricultural technologies and techniques
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Portfolio Companies
- Agroforestry
- Crop Insurance
- Soil Health Initiatives
- Market Access Programs
- Financial Literacy Training
- Climate Resilience Projects
- Renewable Energy Solutions
- Water Conservation Projects
- Infrastructure Development
- Education and Capacity Building Programs
- Technology Integration in Agriculture
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Community Health Initiatives
- Women's Empowerment Programs
- Youth Engagement in Agriculture
- Nutrition Improvement Programs
- Disaster Relief and Recovery
- Policy Advocacy for Smallholder Farmers
- Research and Development in Agricultural Practices
- Partnerships with Local Governments and NGOs
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