$10 Million Investment to Power African Agribusinesses
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Lagos, Nigeria
Sahel Capital has secured a $10 million injection from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund to expand its support for agricultural SMEs across 13 African countries. The funding will be channeled through the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), which aims to unlock growth for early-stage agribusinesses.
The initiative is expected to create over 10,000 jobs, with a strong focus on empowering women and youth. Sahel Capital plans to offer flexible financing options and hands-on technical support to help businesses scale sustainably. From food processing startups to agro-logistics firms, the fund will target ventures that are solving real challenges in Africa’s food systems.
This partnership marks a significant step toward building resilient agricultural economies and fostering inclusive growth across the continent.
