AG-BDSP Certified & ARGIDIUS SCALE ESO Venture.

Venture Portfolio

Building scalable agribusinesses for rural prosperity and climate resilience.

We invest in and build agribusinesses and climate solutions that strengthen local value chains, unlock markets, and create lasting impact.

New intake is now open — apply via our intake form

Our Focus

AgribusinessCrop production, aggregators, processors & commodities
Climate AdaptationNature-based solutions and carbon markets

Our Venture Pipeline

From discovery to impact at scale.

Intake — Stage 1
114
Ventures in Pipeline
Applications received via our venture intake form, screened for fit.
Rural Value Retention Assessment
71
Completed RVR Scorecard
Scored on how much local value each venture retains vs. leaks.
Due Diligence
15
Final Due Diligence
Financial, legal and operational review ahead of investment committee.
Investment Committee
Under Review
Final approval stage before capital commitment or venture-building support.
Active Portfolio
Invested & In Implementation
Ventures graduate here as they secure capital and begin scaling.

Our Portfolio by Sector

Crop production

Crop Production

Improving productivity, climate-smart practices & farmer livelihoods.

Seed · Crops · Inputs
Aggregators

Aggregators

Building efficient aggregation systems that connect farmers to markets.

Collection · Storage · Trading
Processors

Processors

Adding value, creating jobs and strengthening local processing capacity.

Milling · Drying · Packaging
Commodities

Commodities

Building competitive, sustainable & traceable commodity value chains.

Cocoa · Rice · Cassava · Sesame
Climate adaptation and carbon markets

Climate Adaptation & Carbon Markets

Nature-based solutions, carbon projects & climate resilience initiatives.

Carbon · Restoration · Adaptation
68%
Women-Led Enterprises
125K+
Farmers Reached
8,200+
Jobs Supported
$12.6M+
Capital Mobilized
48K+
Hectares Impacted
320K+
CO₂e Potential (t/yr)
4
Countries

Why We Invest

  • Strong local demand & market potential
  • Women leadership & community inclusion
  • Climate-smart & nature-positive impact
  • Scalable, profitable & investable models
  • Aligned with WEE, GESI & ESG principles

Our Commitment

WEEWomen's Economic Empowerment
GESIGender Equality & Social Inclusion
ESGEnvironmental, Social & Governance
SROISocial Return on Investment

New Intake is Open

We are always looking for bold entrepreneurs, cooperatives & enterprises building the future of food, climate & rural prosperity.

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Simple application
Fast review process
Scoring with Rural Value Retention Scorecard
Support for investment readiness

Featured Ventures

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GreenFields Rice EnterpriseCrop Production

GreenFields Rice Enterprise

Niger State, Nigeria

Climate-smart rice production improving yields and incomes.

FarmGate CollectiveAggregator

FarmGate Collective

Benue State, Nigeria

Aggregating grains from 12,000+ smallholder farmers.

Sunrise Agro FoodsProcessor

Sunrise Agro Foods

Oyo State, Nigeria

Cassava processing for high-quality flour and industrial starch.

Ethical Cocoa CooperativeCommodity

Ethical Cocoa Cooperative

Cross River, Nigeria

Building a sustainable cocoa value chain from farm to export.

Green Horizon Restoration ProjectClimate / Carbon

Green Horizon Restoration Project

Kogi State, Nigeria

Reforesting degraded lands & generating carbon credits.

Portfolio composition shown here is illustrative of the ventures and sectors we work across.

Rural Value Retention™

Value leaks out of rural communities at every stage of the chain. Muazu Africa helps enterprises retain more of it — the RVR Scorecard measures exactly where.

85%
Production
−15% Input costs, labour, raw material
68%
Aggregation
−32% Middlemen margins, transport loss
52%
Processing
−48% Outsourced processing fees
38%
Branding
−62% Third-party branding & packaging
27%
Retail
−73% Retail markups captured elsewhere
19%
Export
−81% Export intermediary margins
12%
Carbon Credits
−88% Verification & aggregator costs
Value retainedValue leaking out at this stage

Illustrative retention curve — each venture's actual RVR Scorecard is assessed individually during our pipeline review.

Our Approach

How a venture moves from first contact to investment-ready and scaling.

1
DiscoverSource ventures through outreach & applications
2
AssessScreen for fit, readiness & local value potential
3
ScoreApply the Rural Value Retention Scorecard
4
DesignShape the venture model with the founding team
5
StrengthenBusiness diagnostics, training & advisory support
6
Investment ReadyPrepare for due diligence & capital raise
7
Capital MobilizationConnect to investors, DFIs & blended finance
8
ScaleOngoing support as the venture grows

Where We Build

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Join the Muazu Africa Venture Portfolio

Whether you're a women-led agribusiness, cooperative, processor, aggregator, climate venture or rural enterprise, we invite you to apply to become part of our venture-building ecosystem.

1
Submit Application
2
Rural Value Retention Assessment
3
Due Diligence
4
Venture Building & Portfolio Admission

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Why Apply?

Africa's Rural Economy Needs Bold Builders.

We're building a new generation of resilient, women-led rural enterprises that create value where it matters most.

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