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AgDevCo Ventures, the early-stage investment arm of specialist African agriculture investor AgDevCo, has invested US$3m as a mezzanine loan in Newman Foods Limited (‘Newman’s’).
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'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.
We have received an A‑ issuer credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings.
AgDevCo is pleased to announce a USD 15 million follow-on investment into Victory Group, an aquaculture company producing and distributing tilapia in East Africa.
AgDevCo expands its portfolio in Zambia with a new investment in the poultry sector.
AgDevCo is pleased to announce a USD 7.2 million follow-on investment into its longstanding portfolio company, EFAfrica Group.
AgDevCo is pleased to announce a USD 7 million investment in Planting Naturals, a leading producer of sustainable organic palm oil in Sierra Leone.
AgDevCo’s investees are generating more than $650m of income per year for rural households, mainly in Least Developed Countries. Now that we are profitable, we can raise more capital and increase our impact while offering investors a modest financial return. Read our 2024 annual report here.
AgDevCo Successfully Exits Saise Farming Enterprises, Strengthening Zambia’s Potato Industry Lusaka, Zambia.
AgDevCo, the specialist investor in African agribusinesses, today announced a $85m package of new funding from BII, Swedfund and Norfund.
AgDevCo recently hosted its 10th Ag-Week – an opportunity for staff to meet and learn from agriculture experts from different sectors and to visit companies that operate in Africa or have links with African businesses.