Our Mission
We aim to generate social and economic impact for Africa’s agriculture sector, directly supporting SMEs and indirectly benefiting smallholder farmers.

What We Do
Africa’s growing population and urbanization are increasing food demand, but agricultural enterprises struggle to access the capital needed for sustainable growth. LAFCo provides loans to agricultural SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on businesses that:

• Advance local and regional food security

• Operate in staple food crop value chains

• Serve the day-to-day working capital needs of agricultural businesses

Objectives

• Improve rural livelihoods

• Enhance food and nutritional security

• Catalyze a financial market benefiting smallholder farmers

Who Can Qualify?
LAFCo lends to agricultural SMEs that work directly with smallholder farmers and face limited access to capital. Eligible businesses include:

• Agro-dealers or input providers

• Processors, traders, distributors, exporters

• Logistics providers and other agri-businesses

Target Value Chains

• Primary: Food crops that support local food security

• Secondary: Cash crops for export markets

Current Focus Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
(Future expansion may include Burundi, Cameroon, Madagascar, Malawi, and Sierra Leone)

Get Started
Prospective SMEs can request a loan to support growth and strengthen Africa’s food systems.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit LAFCo’s official website for verified details and application instructions.