What they do for agritech & food systems
Fast Forward is an early-stage venture studio and fund that partners with ambitious founders building tech-driven solutions across Africa — including agri-tech, climate-smart value chains, food security, agribusiness platforms, and supply-chain innovations. They combine pre-seed capital, hands-on studio support, business expertise and investor networks to accelerate ventures that can scale fast and deliver measurable impact.
Why it matters to agri founders
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Speed to scale: Studio support + early capital helps founders move from idea → product → market faster.
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Market access & networks: Fast Forward connects startups to investors, partners and customers across African markets.
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Impact orientation: The fund prioritizes ventures that drive food security, improved livelihoods and climate-smart practices.
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Track record: Their portfolio and support model have already generated tangible results across sectors — demonstrating both commercial and social outcomes that agri startups can leverage.
Who should consider Fast Forward
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Founders of agri-tech platforms, digital marketplaces for farmers, input/extension tech, precision-agriculture tools, aggregation and processing businesses, climate-smart service providers, and agri-finance solutions.
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Teams seeking pre-seed capital plus operational support (product, go-to-market, hiring, fundraising prep).
Impact highlights (portfolio level)
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~20 portfolio companies and counting
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1,500+ jobs created across portfolio companies
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Portfolio ventures have expanded access to services for millions and enabled large transaction volumes across digital platforms
How to engage
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Prepare a short pitch and traction summary (team, problem, solution, market, early metrics).
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Reach out through Fast Forward’s Apply / Connect channels on their website to introduce your agri venture.
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Be ready for studio-style due diligence and a hands-on partnership if selected.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information
To apply for this job please visit fastforward.fund.