How African Agtechs Can Get Working Capital in 2026
What does it really take to keep an African agtech running when the harvest is lean and the markets are volatile?
In 2025, African agtechs raised $169.45 million across 87 deals—a slight climb from 2024.
The sector isn't shrinking; it’s maturing.
But as the "Africa is rising" think pieces fade, the data-backed reality remains: Investors are watching more carefully.
They are moving away from pure software hype and toward "ground truth", physical resilience, asset-backed models, and clearer paths to profitability.
Join Ag Safari for a deep dive into the 2026 Fundraising Playbook.
We’re bringing together some of the sharpest minds defining this new era of agtech finance to discuss how founders can unlock the working capital needed to stay liquid and scale.
Join:
Melanie Keita — Co-founder & CEO at Melanin Kapital. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Melanie is pioneering "green lending" and carbon finance to help African SMEs bridge the financing gap.
Reginald Seleu — Investment Associate at Sahel Capital. Reginald leads the Seed Growth Initiative, backing platforms that integrate logistics and payments to turn production into predictable income.
What we’ll cover:
The 2025 Post-Game Analysis: We'll break down why the "Big Four" (Egypt, Nigeria, SA, Kenya) took 76% of the pie and what it means for the rest of the continent.
Asset-Light vs. Physical Reality: Why investors are excited about "tolling models" and cold storage, but still want you to keep your overhead low.
Beyond the AI Buzzwords: How to prove your tech creates "Decision-Grade" impact for farmers, not just "information."
Unlocking New Capital: From climate funds to informal market financing, where the smart money is moving in 2026.
In 2026, success belongs to the hungry teams that stay close to the action.
Whether you're building, investing, or dreaming of Africa’s agtech future, you don't want to miss this conversation.