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AgriTech Startups in Kenya

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AgriTech startups 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

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

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

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

5. Kuza

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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

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