Apollo Agriculture

We’re excited to announce that Apollo Agriculture has been selected for the 2024 THRIVE Top 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings! 🎉   This recognition highlights our commitment to driving sustainable innovation in the agri-food industry 💪 Access the full report and learn more about the companies leading the charge towards a sustainable future here- https://lnkd.in/gNSbNS3p SVG Ventures | THRIVE #agtech #ThriveTop50

🇿🇲 On 23rd August, Apollo Agriculture, along with our insurance partners, Pula and PICZ Insurance Company, facilitated a significant ZMW 78 million insurance payout in Zambia. This marks a pivotal moment for Apollo-registered small-scale farmers affected by the severe 2023/2024 drought. The event in Mumbwa district was attended by notable figures, including Apollo co-founder Benjamin Njenga, Ministry of Agriculture Director- Dr. Shepande Chizumba, District Commissioner- Namukolo Hayumbu, and Chief Mumba. 👩🌾 Farmers who received the payouts expressed their gratitude for the essential relief and hope provided in the aftermath of the drought’s devastating impact. With the support of our insurance partners, we have been able to reduce the risk for farmers who suffered crop losses due to severe drought, ensuring their resilience and continued success. 🤝 Looking ahead, Apollo Agriculture, in collaboration with the Zambian government and our partners, is committed to building a future where every Zambian farmer can achieve unmatched prosperity and contribute even more significantly to the nation’s wellbeing. Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development PULA Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia PLC #ApolloAgriculture #Insurance #Zambia #Farming #DroughtRelief #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity #ZambiaMinistryofAgricultureandLivestock

💡 Apollo spotlighted by SoftBank Investment Advisers on our work empowering small-scale farmers across Africa to increase their profits and farm more sustainably. Read the story of our impact here, and the incredible personal story of our Chief Customer Officer Benjamin Njenga on his journey from farm to entrepreneur! Marina Troshina Neil Cunha-Gomes Eli Pollak Nadeem Pirzada Elizabeth Mastors Earl St Sauver https://lnkd.in/erFj63-6

🌱 At Apollo Agriculture, our mission is to help small-scale farmers achieve more profitable harvests and foster sustainable livelihoods. In support of this mission, we had the pleasure of working alongside H.E. Dr. Jonathan Bii, the Governor of Uasin Gishu county, to launch high-value crops in the region. Benjamin Njenga, our Managing Director and Co-Founder at Apollo Agriculture, reaffirmed our commitment to supporting the county government. Together, we are exploring ways to assist these farmers as they transition from conventional low-ROI farming to achieving better yields per acre. We also recognize that many farmers were affected by the recent floods. At Apollo, we invested Ksh 5M to support all affected Apollo farmers across the country. We were honored to have H.E. Dr. Jonathan Bii distribute this support to Apollo farmers who were impacted. At Apollo, we not only provide our farmers with essential inputs but also offer the requisite insurance to protect them against any eventualities that may affect their yields.

🌱  How can AI revolutionize financial inclusion? Our CCO and co-founder, Benjamin Njenga, joins industry leaders in the latest episode of the Fintech of the People podcast to discuss just that! Tune in as Benjamin Njenga, alongside experts from IDfy, SUKHIBA, and Moffin, explores the transformative potential of AI in expanding access to financial services for underserved communities. We are excited Apollo Agriculture is at the forefront of utilizing AI and machine learning to unlock credit access for smallholder farmers in Kenya and Zambia, ensuring food security for the countries. Our mission is to empower farmers to increase their production, feed their families, and contribute to food security. 🎙  Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gwGcYu2h Dr. Kiplimo Sirma, PhD. The World Bank, World Food Programme, Henry Kinyua, Songbae Lee, Endeavor Kenya, Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, African Development Bank Group, British International Investment, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

🌱 Exciting News Alert! 🌱 Our co-founder, Ben, recently shared insightful perspectives on streamlining financing for sustainable agriculture in Kenya during an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, captured below. 🗓 This interview sets the stage for Ben’s upcoming participation in the Financing Agriculture Sustainably Conference  (FINAS 2024 https://finas.rootooba.com) happening 27th + 28th of March. At the conference, Ben will dive deeper into innovative financing strategies that promote sustainability in agriculture, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on shaping the future of farming practices. Stay tuned for more updates from the conference and join us in supporting Ben as he continues to drive positive change in agriculture! ⭐ https://lnkd.in/e4D3xfsg

🚀  Apollo Agriculture is proud to announce a $10 million investment from Swedfund and ImpactConnect (implemented by DEG). This collaboration is a significant milestone, and puts us in a strong position to continue our rapid growth towards our mission of helping small-scale farmers earn more money and farm more sustainably. 🌱 Apollo Agriculture uses machine learning and automated operations to serve small-scale farmers scalably and profitably, and has already served over 350,000 small-scale farmers in Kenya and Zambia. The $10 million debt investment will fuel our expansion in Kenya, enabling more farmers to thrive, adapt to climate change, and feed their communities 🌍 🤝 We are humbled by the trust placed in our vision by these two premier European investors and energized for the journey ahead! This strong backing in a complex macro environment strengthens our mission to continue investing in farmers, at scale 🌱 #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Farmers #Kenya #SustainableAgriculture #ApolloAgriculture