AECF is Africa’s leading non-profit development organization that supports innovative enterprises in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors with the aim of reducing rural poverty, promoting resilient communities and creating jobs.
Over the course of 13 years, AECF has supported over 375 businesses in 26 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, impacted more than 30 million lives, created over 27,000 direct jobs, and leveraged $771 million in matching funds.
Value Seeds is an agricultural value chain solution provider and the only seed provider in Nigeria that provides a comprehensive suite of ag-inputs to smallholder farmers. The company was looking to raise $10 million in equity and debt financing to expand their operations.
StratLink provided full spectrum investment advisory services including both investment readiness and transaction facilitation support.
StratLink also provided management with strategic advisory services throughout the process.
Despite the decision to delay market entry amid Nigeria’s fluctuating economic landscape in 2023, our collaboration with Value Seeds generated pivotal insights and strategic groundwork.
The materials we refined and the strategic guidance we provided offered Value Seeds a profound understanding of their most profitable products based on margins.
This empowered them to craft a robust growth plan focused on scalable expansion while upholding profitability benchmarks. This strategic groundwork positioned Value Seeds for future fundraising endeavors, demonstrating our commitment to equipping them with the necessary tools for sustained growth and financial stability.