AHL Venture Partners

Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services (CROPNUTS) is East Africa’s leading private agricultural services company. We provide our customers with world class laboratory, precision agriculture and soil fertility and fertilizer use advisory services. We partner with farmers to increase their profitability, by raising crop yields through better soil and fertilizer management, and by reducing their input costs through a combination of building healthy soils and adopting precision farming technology.

Sidai Africa Ltd, founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in supplying a comprehensive range of agrichemicals, fertilizers, seeds, and livestock services tailored for farmers and pastoralists. The company offers a variety of products, including antibiotics, acaricides, animal feeds, and veterinary equipment, along with specialized services such as clinical care, artificial insemination, and farmer extension support. Sidai operates through a network of professionally-staffed retail outlets and franchises, employing a unique service delivery model that effectively reaches underserved communities in remote areas. In addition to product supply, Sidai provides franchise support, including business planning, training, and access to finance, enhancing the capabilities of its partners while ensuring the availability of quality agricultural inputs.

Rent To Own provides affordable financing to high capacity entrepreneurs in rural communities across Zambia. Rent To Own variety of rental arrangements helps business owners build assets and expand their own services. Beyond traditional asset financing, Rent To Own adapts its services and to the individual needs of each client, including guided asset selection process, direct distribution and one-on one training for maintenance and proper equipment usage. The company unique six-step loan process mitigates repayment risk and ensures that the equipment is being used optimally.

Twiga Foods Ltd. operates a mobile-based business-to-business supply platform that serves retail outlets, kiosks, and market stalls across Africa. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company facilitates the ordering of various supplies, including bananas, pineapples, and tomatoes, through its platform. By leveraging a cashless system, Twiga connects millions of small and medium-sized vendors in urban markets, streamlining the supply chain and enhancing access to essential goods.

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a leading provider of energy solutions in East Africa, focused on transforming energy access for residential, community, commercial, government, and industrial customers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in Arusha, Tanzania; Freetown, Sierra Leone; and Lagos, Nigeria, the company specializes in the development, construction, and operation of solar mini-grids. PowerGen offers a range of services including engineering, procurement, construction, and financing, ensuring affordable and reliable power for communities that are not connected to national electricity networks. As a pioneer in the solar mini-grid sector, PowerGen is committed to driving the clean energy transition across Africa and is a founding member of the Africa Mini-grid Developers Association, collaborating with various sector leaders to enhance energy access in the region.

EthioChicken operates as a poultry production company in East Africa, with its primary entities being AGP Poultry PLC, Mekelle Farms Ltd, and Andasa Poultry PLC. The company focuses on breeding and hatching day-old chickens, as well as producing affordable blended feed. By partnering with smallholder farmers, EthioChicken aims to improve nutrition and enhance the livelihoods of rural farmers, while also creating income opportunities in the region. The company’s efforts contribute to making poultry products more accessible, thereby supporting local economies and food security.

Sidai Africa Ltd, founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in supplying a comprehensive range of agrichemicals, fertilizers, seeds, and livestock services tailored for farmers and pastoralists. The company offers a variety of products, including antibiotics, acaricides, animal feeds, and veterinary equipment, along with specialized services such as clinical care, artificial insemination, and farmer extension support. Sidai operates through a network of professionally-staffed retail outlets and franchises, employing a unique service delivery model that effectively reaches underserved communities in remote areas. In addition to product supply, Sidai provides franchise support, including business planning, training, and access to finance, enhancing the capabilities of its partners while ensuring the availability of quality agricultural inputs.