Investing in African agriculture

We are a specialist investor in African agribusinesses. For almost two decades we have supported our portfolio companies with patient capital, sector expertise, and access to our networks.

Our purpose is to build great companies that deliver positive impact at scale, while generating returns for our investors.

Current Portfolio

$340M
Funds under management
40+
Number of active investments
2,641,000 +
Small-scale farmers, traders, and customers linked to market in 2025
38,000+
Jobs created / maintained in 2025

News

Press Release: AgDevCo Ventures secures funding, including private capital, for early-stage agri-SMEs in East Africa

AgDevCo is pleased to announce a first close of USD 49m for AgDevCo Ventures, a new early-stage investment vehicle within the AgDevCo group. 

AgDevCo Annual Report 2025

AgDevCo's 2025 Annual Report reviews a year of profitable growth, strong portfolio performance, positive development impact, and continued investment in building sustainable agribusinesses across sub-Saharan Africa.

Press Release: AgDevCo assigned A- Credit Rating by S&P Global Ratings

We have received an A‑ issuer credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings.

Case Study

The turnaround of Kasinthula

Five years ago this community-owned sugarcane scheme was on the brink of bankruptcy. With finance and technical support from AgDevCo Kasinthula is once more a thriving business, creating jobs and supporting livelihoods in Malawi's Shire Valley.

View the case study

 

AgDevCo is delighted to have been awarded a Platinum rating (the highest available) by BlueMark, the leading provider of impact intelligence and independent verification for the sustainable and impact investment market. 

Working with AgDevCo

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Investee Explore our investment criteria to see how we could help grow your agribusiness.