SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
later-stage ventures, which is driven by commercial funders. 3 • Sector specialization There is a growing trend towards specialization within the agtech sector, with more focus on specific areas such as climate-smart agriculture and on- farm technologies, such as drones and AI. Later stages of the supply chain are underfunded. 4 • Philanthropy-driven funding Much of the current funding landscape is driven by semi-commercial and non- commercial entities, including impact investors and foundations, rather than traditional commercial funders. The focus remains heavily on smallholding farms. 5 • Geographical shifts While Kenya remains a leading hub for agri food tech investments, other
countries like Egypt and Nigeria are also gaining prominence. Additionally, there is increasing investment interest in countries outside the traditional "big four" (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt), such as Morocco and Ghana. Climate-smart rotating anemometer to measure wind speed with solar cell system (Shutterstock).
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