Kenyan agri-tech startup Farm to Feed has successfully raised $1.5 million in seed funding, marking a significant milestone in its mission to build a more climate-resilient and inclusive food system across Africa.
Founded in 2021 by Claire Van Enk (CEO), alongside co-founders Anouk Boertien and Zara Benosa, Farm to Feed operates a business-to-business (B2B) platform that aggregates surplus and “imperfect” produce, items typically rejected by traditional markets, and redirects them into new value chains. This innovative approach helps reduce food loss, improve farmer incomes, and promote sustainability.
The platform efficiently connects supply with demand, streamlines logistics, and ensures seamless customer interactions. By rescuing produce that would otherwise go to waste, Farm to Feed is tackling one of Africa’s most pressing agricultural challenges: post-harvest loss.
The $1.5 million seed round includes $1.27 million in equity investment, led by Delta40 Venture Studio, with additional backing from DRK Foundation, Catalyst Fund, Holocene, Marula Square, 54Co, Levare Ventures, and Mercy Corps Ventures. The remaining $230,000 comes in the form of non-dilutive funding through the DEG DeveloPPP Ventures programme.
To date, Farm to Feed has:
- Achieved 100% year-on-year growth
- Registered 6,500 farmers on its platform
- Sold over 2.1 million kilograms of produce
- Prevented 247 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions
The newly acquired capital will be used to:
- Scale operations within Kenya and expand into neighboring markets
- Upgrade digital infrastructure to enhance platform efficiency
- Develop a semi-processed product line, enabling access to higher-value markets for African farmers
Commenting on the funding, CEO Claire Van Enk said:
This funding allows us to expand our reach, connecting more farmers to a market that is increasingly demanding sustainably produced food. As we scale, technology remains at the core of our growth. How we feed the future must be reimagined – rescued, regenerative, indigenous, and crafted to deliver value to farmers, nutrition for customers, and climate benefits.
This funding round positions Farm to Feed as a leading force in transforming food supply chains across Sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya alone, up to 40% of fruits and vegetables never reach the retail market, a challenge Farm to Feed is directly addressing through innovation and impact-driven growth.
