Food Security Startups in Africa
StartupList Africa tracks 8 Food Security startups across Africa, which have raised $4.5M in disclosed funding. Nigeria has the most, with 3, followed by Ghana (1) and Kenya (1).
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Food Security companies
8 companies in this sector
| Company | Tagline | Total Funding | Last Round | Team Size | Backers | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nigeria | An Agri-food processing company, processing locally grown crops into nutrient-dense foods | - | - - | 1-10 | No Data | |
![]() Nigeria | Agriarche digitizes agriculture to streamline supply chains, boost farmer access, and drive inclusion. | $2M | Debt Financing - | 51-200 | No Data | |
![]() Ghana | Mariseth Farms is a Ghanaian agribusiness making waves in West Africa’s agricultural sector. | $2M | Venture - | 11-50 | No Data | |
![]() Tanzania | Freshpack Technologies is a B2B African sustainable packaging innovation startup. | $250K | Non-equity Assistance - | 1-10 | No Data | |
![]() Kenya | Rethread Africa develops science‑backed innovations to rewire food systems, empowering farmers and communities. | $220K | Grant - | 1-10 | No Data | |
![]() South Africa | NewForm Foods develops scalable cultivated meat platforms, enabling food producers with sustainable protein solutions. | $200K | Pre-seed - | 1-10 | No Data |
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Food Security startups by country
Top Food Security investors in Africa
- Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Programbacked 2
- SAHEL Capitalbacked 2
- Absa Bankbacked 1
- Cascadorbacked 1
- Greybacked 1
- H&M Foundationbacked 1
Food Security startups: quick facts
- How many Food Security startups are there in Africa?
- StartupList Africa tracks 8 Food Security startups across Africa.
- How much funding have Food Security startups in Africa raised?
- Food Security startups in Africa have raised $4.5M in disclosed funding.
- Which African countries have the most Food Security startups?
- Nigeria has the most, with 3, followed by Ghana (1) and Kenya (1).
- Who invests in Food Security startups in Africa?
- Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program has backed 2 Food Security startups, followed by SAHEL Capital (2) and Absa Bank (1).





