Sahara Impact Ventures, an Accra-based impact-focused fund manager, has announced a strategic investment in Agriarche, a Nigerian agricultural technology company founded by Deina Mayaki. The investment aims to scale Agriarche’s innovative solutions that address post-harvest inefficiencies and unlock greater income potential for smallholder farmers.
Agriarche’s flagship product, Kasuwa, is a digital platform designed to connect farmers, aggregators, and industrial processors. It provides users with real-time market data, weather forecasts, and demand analytics, helping stakeholders make informed decisions and optimize supply chain operations.
The platform currently supports over 12,000 farmers and 3,050 aggregators in northern Nigeria, and has facilitated the trade of more than 50,000 tonnes of agricultural commodities, valued at over $12 million. By improving market access and transparency, Kasuwa is helping to reduce post-harvest losses and increase profitability for producers.
Beyond its domestic impact, Agriarche is expanding into international markets. Following successful pilot shipments of honey beans and hibiscus to Canada and Brazil, the company ramped up its export activities in 2025, positioning itself as a key player in global agri-trade.
Agriarche is also entering Nigeria’s processed food market through its consumer brand, Mitera. By partnering with local operators and leveraging underutilized mills and processing plants, the company aims to add value to raw commodities and meet growing demand for locally produced, high-quality food products.
This investment by Sahara Impact Ventures reflects a broader commitment to supporting scalable, tech-enabled solutions that drive inclusive growth in agriculture. It also highlights the growing investor interest in agtech innovations that address systemic challenges in food production, distribution, and sustainability across Africa.
