Pangea & ANDE invites you to join us for an engaging session on "How to Prepare Your Business for Financing and Steps Towards Investment Readiness." Learn valuable insights, hear success stories, and connect with experts as we discuss best practices for financing and investment opportunities for SMEs in Sierra Leone and beyond. Date: 12 December 2024 Time: 10am-12am Location: This is a virtual event RSVP now at https://lnkd.in/eNTHr8Vn Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!
About us
Pangea Global Ventures is building bridges between West African entrepreneurs and global impact investors. We provide pre- and post-investment support to early stage enterprise, with a focus on agribusiness and energy.
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http://www.pangeaafrica.com
External link for Pangea Global Ventures
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Agribusiness, Energy, Climate change adaptation, Entrepreneurship, Africa, Innovation, Venture capital, Business planning, and SMEs
Locations
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Primary
279 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206, US
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GA-059-2939
Accra, GH
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BP 1305
Ouagadougou, BF
Employees at Pangea Global Ventures
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John Scicchitano
Supporting African entrepreneurship and investment in early stage companies
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Tshego 'TK' Nesvåg
Advisor l Co-Founder l Board Member l Sustainability Professional I E-MBA Energy
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Mabel Ironn Sky Turay
Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship Support Organizations(ESO) & Investment Readiness Consultant. Mandela Washington Fellow, 2024 Oxford Artificial…
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Awa Alyne Daffe
Founder STEAMtastic
Updates
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- Ghana spends $2M weekly on onion imports - Ghana imports $2.5B annually in food - Over 1M Ghanaians experienced acute food insecurity in 2024 Investment in Ghanaian agribusinesses will improve both the economy and food security. Oyster Agribusiness Mariseth Farms GabAgric Ltd LEGACY CROP Mayiya Ltd rujo agritrade Sahel Capital RDF GHANA LBG. Stanbic Bank Ghana Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF)
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🌍 Partnership Announcement! 🌱 We are happy to announce our strategic partnership with Agriaccess Ghana Limited aimed at transforming agribusiness in Ghana's Upper West and Savannah regions. Since 2011, Agriaccess has been a trusted leader in grains, vegetables, and tree crops, supporting over 10,000 smallholder farmers, youth, and women. With a specialization in sorghum, the company ensures a consistent, quality supply to industries like Guinness Ghana Brewery PLC, while investing in farmer support, infrastructure, and community transformation. Interested in learning more about Agriaccess Ghana Limited and investment opportunities? Reach out to our team today! 🤝 What this partnership means: ▪️Grain storage solutions: Modern, large-capacity warehouses to reduce post-harvest losses, maintain grain quality, and ensure year-round availability. ▪️Production and supply of grains: Reliable sourcing, aggregation, and distribution of high-quality grains such as sorghum, maize, and soybeans for industries and markets. ▪️Input support for farmers: Access to seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, and training, along with credit facilities to enhance farmer productivity and strengthen supply chains. This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to sustainability, food security, and economic empowerment. Supported by the Feed the Future Market Systems and Resilience activity led by ACDI/VOCA, Agriaccess and Pangea Africa are driving impactful change in northern Ghana’s agricultural landscape. #Agriculture #Sustainability #Partnership #SmallholderFarmers #GrainSupply #ImpactInvesting #FoodSecurity #AgriaccessGhana #PangeaAfrica #Ghana #CommunityTransformation #IITA #CGIAR #ACDI/VOCA #FeedtheFuture Raymond Denteh
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🌍 Exciting Partnership Announcement! 🌱 Pangea is proud to announce our recent strategic partnership with Rujo Agri-Trade Co. Ltd, an Agribusiness company that employs an innovative out-grower business model, supporting 3,500 registered farmers with bundled inputs, services, and a buy-back arrangement. Their approach not only boosts productivity and market access but also drives food security and job creation. Looking to invest in Rujo Agri-Trade? Reach out to our team to learn more!🤝 What this partnership means: ▪️Modernized operations: Investing in advanced machinery, including tractors, seeders, and processing equipment, to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs. ▪️Enhanced market access: Strengthening local and international supply chains for high-quality maize, soybean, and rice products. ▪️Infrastructural improvements: Developing better storage facilities and transportation networks to reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmer connectivity. ▪️Empowered farmers: Expanding the out-grower scheme with training and bundled inputs to enhance productivity, income, and climate resilience. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to sustainability, rural development, and agricultural innovation. Supported by the Feed the Future Market Systems and Resilience activity led by ACDI/VOCA, Pangea is facilitating the investments needed by Rujo Agri-Trade to create lasting impact in Ghana's agricultural sector. #Agriculture #Sustainability #Partnership #SmallholderFarmers #Soybeans #Maize #Rice #ImpactInvesting #FoodSecurity #RujoAgriTrade #PangeaAfrica #Ghana #Innovation #IITA #CGIAR #ACDI/VOCA #FeedtheFuture Raymond Denteh
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Join Pangea at the Africa Green Economy Summit for very practical exchanges about increasing financial flows from capital providers to capital seekers, with specific examples of our engagements with both sides from our experiences in West Africa. GIZ Ghana Christian Jahn Albert Boateng Kafui Adoboe ANDE West Africa Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Em Ekong Laura S. TechnoServe Katrin Kuhlmann Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) Dr. Dramani Bukari ACDI/VOCA Raymond Denteh Ghana Investment Support Programme David Ganesha Tetteh
🌱Speaker Announcement🌱 Excited to announce John Scicchitano, Managing Director, Pangea Global Ventures, will be speaking on the "Financing Models for Smallholder Farmers" Panel at #AGES25! John says his session is important because, "Africa's economy depends on agriculture, climate smart agribusinesses can seize the opportunity to unlock green finance for both adaptation and mitigation." 🍃 John Scicchitano has thirty years of experience in leadership across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. As the founder and senior vice president of Pangea Global Ventures, John envisions a prosperous and food-secure West Africa propelled by private sector investment in inclusive green growth. John’s educational background includes degrees in Engineering from Princeton University and Business from Georgetown University. Having spent most of his career living in Africa, he brings a wealth of relationships with Africa’s leaders and innovators who are pioneering social development and economic growth. 🔑Key takeaways from the panel 'FInancing Models for Smallholder Farmers' include, "Energy, agriculture, and investment are critically linked," says John, "Productive use of energy by agribusinesses is among the most attractive investment opportunities throughout Africa today." John says the most important conversation we should be having now is how, "adaptation and resilience are central to Africa's green economy." 🤝Join John in the conversation around agribusiness now! 💡Find out more about our amazing speakers here: https://lnkd.in/d33X9yYg 🚨Register for AGES25 now: https://lnkd.in/dYdJu4wq #ages25 #JohnScicchitano #PangeaGlobalVentures #SpeakerAnnouncement #PanelDiscussion #SmallholderFarmers #FinancingModels
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🌍 Advancing Sustainable Agriculture with Billali 🌱 We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Ibrahim Billali Limited Company to strengthen the agricultural value chain in Ghana's Upper West Region, empower smallholder farmers and promote sustainable rural development. For more information and investment opportunities, reach out to Lovenger Appiah. Established in 2015 and based in Tumu, Sissala East Municipality, Billali is a dedicated agribusiness supporting over 500 smallholder farmers. The company provides essential farm inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, and agrochemicals, alongside critical services including plowing, threshing, market linkages, and livestock rearing. With a mission to advance sustainable agriculture and foster youth employment, Billali is tackling food insecurity and reducing rural-to-urban migration by equipping farmers with the resources and market access they need to thrive. 🤝 What this partnership means: ▪️Expanded access to inputs and mechanization: Providing farmers with the tools to boost productivity and improve yields. ▪️Capacity-building initiatives: Training farmers in sustainable agricultural practices to enhance resilience. ▪️Market linkages: Strengthening access to reliable markets for crops and livestock. ▪️Youth employment: Promoting economic opportunities to create jobs and reduce rural migration. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to social impact and sustainability, supported by the Feed the Future Market Systems and Resilience activity led by ACDI/VOCA. Together, we are driving progress for rural communities in Ghana. #Agriculture #Sustainability #Partnership #SmallholderFarmers #YouthEmployment #ImpactInvesting #FoodSecurity #IbrahimBillaliLtd #PangeaAfrica #Ghana #IITA #CGIAR #ACDI/VOCA #FeedtheFuture Raymond Denteh
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🌍 Mobilizing Access to Inputs for Smallholder Farmers with Farmer Tribe 🌱 Pangea Africa Ltd. is now supporting FarmerTribe Limited, a woman-led organization committed to empowering smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana by providing essential resources, technical support, and market access to foster sustainable growth and improve livelihoods. Interested in helping FarmerTribe grow? Contact Lovenger Appiah to explore the opportunities! FarmerTribe Limited, a social enterprise in Northern Ghana, supports over 7,000 smallholder farmers across 66 communities by providing quality agricultural inputs through manufacturer partnerships. They offer training in good agronomic practices, facilitate market access, and implement innovations like a container-swapping initiative for safe chemical handling, resulting in a 30% yield increase and income boosts of $60–$120 per season. 🤝 What this partnership means: ▪️Access to essential inputs and training: Providing farmers with the resources and knowledge to enhance productivity sustainably. ▪️Increased market opportunities: Strengthening market linkages to improve farmers' income and resilience. ▪️Environmental safety innovations: Expanding initiatives like the "Container Swap" and training youth as Safe Spray Service Providers. ▪️Empowering smallholder farmers: Aligning with SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to social impact and sustainability, supported by the Feed the Future Market Systems and Resilience activity led by ACDI/VOCA. Together, we are transforming smallholder agriculture in Ghana. #Agriculture #Sustainability #Partnership #SmallholderFarmers #ImpactInvesting #FoodSecurity #FarmerTribe #PangeaAfrica #Ghana #EnvironmentalSafety #IITA #CGIAR #ACDI/VOCA #FeedtheFuture Raymond Denteh
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🌍 Partnership Announcement! 🌱 Gab Agric Co. Ltd. and Pangea Africa have embarked on a transformative partnership. Together, we aim to strengthen the maize and soybean value chains in Ghana, empowering smallholder and commercial farmers while promoting climate-resilient agriculture. Interested in fueling this work by investing in Gab Agric? Reach out to Claire Baney for more information. Gab Agric., headquartered in the Upper West Region of Ghana, specializes in maize and soybean production and operates a comprehensive outgrower buyback scheme. By providing agricultural inputs, mechanization services, and consistent market guarantees, the company enables over 3,800 smallholder and commercial outgrowers to improve productivity, incomes, and resilience. 🤝 What this partnership means: ▪️Increased access to inputs and mechanization: Supporting farmers with the tools they need to boost yields. ▪️Capacity-building initiatives: Training farmers in sustainable, climate-smart agricultural practices. ▪️Market guarantees: Providing stable and profitable market access for locally produced maize and soybeans. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to social impact and sustainability, supported by the Feed the Future Market Systems and Resilience activity led by ACDI/VOCA. Together, we are driving meaningful change in Ghana's agricultural sector. #Agriculture #Sustainability #Partnership #SmallholderFarmers #Soybeans #Maize #ImpactInvesting #FoodSecurity #GabAgricCoLtd #PangeaAfrica #Ghana #IITA #CGIAR #ACDI/VOCA #FeedtheFuture Raymond Denteh
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🌍 Support Climate Adaptation for Smallholder Farmers with Batbak 🌱 Pangea Africa has launched an investment opportunity in Batbak Services, an agribusiness empowering smallholder farmers in Ghana's Northern Region by providing essential resources, training, and sustainable farming solutions. Interested in investing in BatBak Services? Contact Claire Baney to learn more. Based in Tamale, Northern Region, BatBak Services is an agribusiness dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers with access to improved seeds and agricultural inputs. Through training in good agricultural practices (GAPs) and conservation farming techniques, such as minimum tillage to promote carbon sequestration. BatBak equips farmers to improve yields through improved seeds to offset the effects of reduced rainfall and drought. By fostering resilience and promoting sustainable practices, BatBak helps farmers achieve greater productivity and stability. 🤝 What this partnership means: ▪️Access to improved inputs: Supplying farmers with quality seeds and other essential agricultural resources. ▪️Training in sustainable farming: Building capacity in GAPs and conservation techniques to address climate challenges. ▪️Enhanced farmer resilience: Empowering farmers to adapt to irregular rainfall and drought for long-term success. This collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture and rural development, supported by the Feed the Future Market Systems and Resilience activity led by ACDI/VOCA. Together, we are driving positive change for smallholder farmers in Ghana. #Agriculture #Sustainability #Partnership #SmallholderFarmers #ClimateResilience #ImpactInvesting #FoodSecurity #BatBakServices #PangeaAfrica #Ghana #ConservationFarming #IITA #CGIAR #ACDI/VOCA #FeedtheFuture Raymond Denteh
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Pangea Global Ventures joins Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) with the #InnovationSprint Accelerating Drought-tolerant Seed Distribution to Farmers through Agricultural Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises at COP29 Azerbaijan. 🌱🌍 With $2.7 million USD in funding, this sprint focuses on increasing access to climate-smart inputs like drought-tolerant seeds through agriSMEs, ensuring productivity and resilience for farmers facing climate challenges. Key goals include: 🌾 Expanding distribution networks for drought-tolerant seeds via African seed companies and other agriSMEs 💧 Enhancing resilience and productivity for farming communities impacted by shifting rainfall patterns 💸 Providing debt and equity to agriSMEs to scale sustainable access to essential agricultural inputs This initiative aligns with AIM for Climate’s mission to strengthen food systems, promote sustainable agriculture, and empower farmers in vulnerable regions. Innovation Sprint Participants: Pangea Global Ventures Legacy Crop Improvement Centre African Agricultural Technology Foundation Just Capital Quotient Point of Contact: John Scicchitano #AIM4C #COP29 #ClimateSmartAg #FoodSystems #AIM4CReport #AIM4CInnovationSprint