Sidai Africa Ltd
OperatingSidai is a Kenyan fully vertically-integrated startup supplying quality livestock and crop inputs and training to farmers.
- Livestock
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Series A
- Founded 2011
- sidai.com ↗
- Total raised
- $11.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $2.3M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2011
- Investors
- 4
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About Sidai Africa Ltd
Sidai is a fully vertically-integrated company supplying quality livestock and crop inputs and training to farmers and pastoralists across Kenya. The company operates through a network of branded, professionally-staffed, company-managed and franchised retail outlets, stockists and field staff. Sidai has a unique ‘last-mile’ service delivery model that also reaches pastoralists and farmers in remote and under-served locations. To date, Sidai has established 11 Company Run Stores (CRS), 72 franchisees, and has 45 field-based staff on motorbikes, providing last-mile distribution and extension services. Sidai sells to a further 500 stockists through its wholesale business. Sidai currently supplies products & services to over 201,367 farmers and emphasizes the for them to prevent problems through good nutrition, vaccination and management. Sidai has 16 Sidai Branded Products (62 Stock Keeping Units (SKU)) registered and in the market and a pipeline of new products and technology.
Sidai Africa Ltd funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →Sidai Africa Ltd has raised $11.3M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $2.3M Series A announced 18 Apr 2019, led by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- $5.1MGrantGrant, $5.1M, $5.1M raised to date
- $1.9MVentureVenture, $1.9M, $7M raised to date
- $2MDebt FinancingDebt Financing, $2M, $9M raised to date
- $2.3MSeries ASeries A, $2.3M, $11.3M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Sidai Africa Ltd
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2019 | Sidai Africa Ltd Series A | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation +2 | $2.3M |
| 12 Jan 2016 | Sidai Africa Ltd Debt Financing | Lundin Foundation | $2M |
| 01 Jan 2014 | Sidai Africa Ltd Venture | AHL Venture Partners | $1.9M |
| 15 Jun 2012 | Sidai Africa Ltd Grant | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $5.1M |
Sidai Africa Ltd founders & team
- Christie PeacockFounder and Chairman
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Frequently asked about Sidai Africa Ltd
- Where is Sidai Africa Ltd based and when was it founded?
- Sidai Africa Ltd is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2011.
- Who founded Sidai Africa Ltd?
- Sidai Africa Ltd was founded by Christie Peacock (Founder and Chairman).
- How much funding has Sidai Africa Ltd raised?
- Sidai Africa Ltd has raised $11M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $2.3M Series A, was announced on Apr 18, 2019.
- Who has invested in Sidai Africa Ltd?
- Backers include Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, AHL Venture Partners, Devenish Nutrition and Lundin Foundation.
- What sector is Sidai Africa Ltd in?
- Sidai Africa Ltd operates in Livestock, Agriculture and Delivery Service.
