About AgriTech sector in Kenya
The AgriTech sector in Kenya comprises 186 companies, including 49 funded companies having collectively raised $153M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 7 are Series A+ funded.
AgriTech sector in Kenya has seen 2 acquisitions.
This sector includes companies providing enhanced farm inputs, software, tech enabled hardware for crop, livestock, aquaculture and insect farming.
Companies providing enhanced farm inputs, software, tech enabled hardware for crop, livestock, aquaculture and insect farming are included in this sector. Companies providing industry agnostic software, tech enabled hardware, as well as traditional farming companies, are excluded.
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Top AgriTech Companies in Kenya
There are 186 AgriTech startups in Kenya which include SunCulture, Apollo Agriculture, iProcure, Tulaa, Kuza. Out of these, 49 startups are funded, with 7 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 10 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard Business School, Harvard University and Indian School of Business.
Here is the list of top AgriTech startups in Kenya
1. SunCulture
Solar irrigation solutions empowering smallholder farmers with sustainable technology and financial access. The company addresses the challenges faced by smallholder farmers by providing reliable access to water, irrigation, lighting, and mobile charging through off-grid solar technology. They offer solar irrigation pump packages that include consultation, installation, training, and customer support. The company's mission is to develop and commercialize life-changing technologies that solve the daily challenges of smallholder farming households, promoting sustainable agriculture and economic empowerment. They provide a Pay-As-You-Grow option with flexible monthly installments. The company utilizes IoT-enabled solar irrigation equipment bundled with tailored advice and generates unique intelligence around usage/needs. The company claims carbon credits from the sale of solar pumps used for irrigation.
Key facts about SunCulture
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $45.5M
- Investors: E3 Capital, EDF and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 22, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 34 Competitors
Providing financing, inputs, training, and insurance to empower small-scale farmers. This is a technology company focused on revolutionizing farming and fostering sustainable livelihoods. It offers farmers comprehensive support, from seed to sale, including financing solutions and access to quality farming inputs. The company utilizes machine learning credit models to provide instant credit decisions, enabling farmers to purchase essential products through a digital store network. It partners with agrodealers to ensure proximity to farmers and provides agricultural training and insurance to protect investments. The goal is to transform subsistence farming into commercial farming, empowering farmers to scale successful agribusinesses and ensure food security. This is achieved through innovative solutions, redefining investment opportunities and driving positive social impact within the agricultural sector.
Key facts about Apollo Agriculture
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $67.8M
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Anthemis Group and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 29, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3 Competitors
3. iProcure
Provider of a data-driven agricultural supply chain platform. The platform provides business intelligence and data-driven stock management solutions to optimize farm input distribution and reduce costs for farmers in Africa, utilizing technology to streamline agricultural inputs delivery to rural areas.
Key facts about iProcure
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $17.2M
- Investors: Investisseurs & Partenaires, British International Investment and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 18, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 10 of 273 Competitors
4. Tulaa
Tulaa provides an online marketplace for loans and commerce platform for rural farmers. It enables the farmers to purchase inputs, receive tailored agronomic advice, and market the crops at harvest time. It markets the crops by estimating the expected volume farmers will produce and brokers the sale of the product with buyers.
Key facts about Tulaa
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $652K
- Investors: Beyond Capital Fund, AHL Venture Partners and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 05, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
5. Kuza
Kuza.One is a provider of a digital microlearning platform for farming communities to learn, connect, and grow. It offers solutions for sustainable farming, sustainable health, skill-building for youths and women, and water sanitation and hygiene.
Key facts about Kuza
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Unreasonable and ShelterTech Accelerator
- Tracxn Score: 39/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 11 of 411 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the AgriTech sector in Kenya
22 AgriTech startups in Kenya were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 10 |
2021 | 16 |
2020 | 22 |
2019 | 16 |
2018 | 18 |
2017 | 11 |
Stage-wise distribution of AgriTech sector companies in Kenya
Out of the total 186 AgriTech companies in Kenya, 49 have secured funding. Among them, 7 have reached Series A or higher, and 5 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 186
Funded - 49
Series A+ - 7
Series B+ - 5
Series C+ - 2
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 186 |
Funded | 49 |
Series A+ | 7 |
Series B+ | 5 |
Series C+ | 2 |
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Funding Trends in the AgriTech sector in Kenya
Total funding year-on-year in the AgriTech sector in Kenya
The AgriTech sector in Kenya saw a total funding of more than $150M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $51.7M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $4.3M |
2024 | $31.7M |
2023 | $11.7M |
2022 | $51.7M |
2021 | $14.1M |
2020 | $23.8M |
2019 | $8.09M |
2018 | $2.22M |
2017 | $2.22M |
Recent Funding Rounds in AgriTech in Kenya
In the year 2025, till February 2025, AgriTech companies in Kenya have raised $4M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2024), AgriTech companies in Kenya had raised $1.7M across 1 round.
So, 2025 has seen a 135.29% rise in funding in AgriTech companies in Kenya as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in AgriTech companies in Kenya:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 8547 | Feb 22, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6593 | Jul 23, 2024 | ||
Series B | 6507 | Apr 10, 2024 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 6265 | Mar 07, 2024 | ||
Series A | 8978 | Jan 22, 2024 |
Top Investors in AgriTech in Kenya
FMO is the top investor in AgriTech companies in Kenya based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in AgriTech companies in Kenya:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Mumbai (India) | - | |
New York City (United States) | ||
Nairobi (Kenya) |
M&A activity in AgriTech sector in Kenya
In the year 2023, till July 2023, 1 acquisition happened in AgriTech sector in Kenya.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in AgriTech sector in Kenya:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Acqui-Hired | Jul 04, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 23, 2021 |
Acquisition trends in AgriTech sector in Kenya
Here are the acquisition trends in AgriTech sector in Kenya:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most AgriTech companies in Kenya
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the AgriTech in Kenya
Most number of AgriTech startups in Kenya have been founded by alumni from Harvard Business School, Harvard University and Indian School of Business.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
Indian School of Business | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
Stanford University | 1 |
Total funding in AgriTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Kenya
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' AgriTech companies in Kenya have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard Business School and Harvard University alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $71.7M |
Harvard Business School | $140K |
Harvard University | $140K |
Indian School of Business | - |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | - |
Top News in AgriTech in Kenya
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Kenya’s SunCulture, Turaco partner to build farmers’ resilience against climate changeDisruptafrica•Dec 10, 2024•SunCulture
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iProcure, a Kenyan agritech startup, files for bankruptcy amid capital shortfallTechpoint.Africa•May 09, 2024•iProcure
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Apollo Agriculture to Scale Operations After Swedfund InvestmentKenyan Wall Street•Jan 29, 2024•Swedfund, ImpactConnect, Apollo Agriculture
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iProcure in Elaborate Plan to Accelerate its Expansion in Kenya & East AfricaKenyan Wall Street•Jun 23, 2023•iProcure
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SC Ventures launches Tawi to improve financial access for smallholder farmers in KenyaAfrica Business Communities•May 10, 2023•SC Ventures, TAWI, TAWI, Standard Chartered
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Yara Growth Ventures joins SoftBank Vision Fund 2 as an investor in leading African agri-marketplaceAfrica Business Communities•Mar 31, 2022•Apollo Agriculture, SoftBank Vision Fund, The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Yara Growth Ventures and 8 others
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Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture raises $6m Series A to continue its rapid scalingDisrupt Africa•May 20, 2020•Apollo Agriculture, Anthemis Group, Flourish, Bayer and 8 others
