French development finance institution Proparco has invested €150,000, or approximately US$171,000, in Kenyan agritech company Farm to Feed. The company operates a technology-enabled platform that coordinates fragmented agricultural supply with predictable buyer demand. The investment is intended to help smallholder farmers increase incomes and reduce food loss across the food system.
Addressing food system fragmentation
Farm to Feed was founded in 2021 by three women entrepreneurs to solve persistent inefficiencies in Kenya's food system. In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 50% of fruits and vegetables are lost before reaching the market. The company's platform coordinates sourcing, demand forecasting, sales, logistics, warehousing, and payments to create a more predictable route to market.
A full-harvest approach
The agritech business takes a full-harvest approach that enables farmers to commercialize a wider diversity of crops and grades. Through its Grade Rescue and Ready to Use product lines, Farm to Feed creates markets for imperfect and surplus produce while processing food to increase convenience and extend shelf life. These activities help farmers generate more value from harvests they have already produced and support both domestic and international markets.
Growth and market traction
Farm to Feed currently has 5,500 registered farmers on its platform and serves more than 160 business-to-business customers, including hotels, schools, hospitals, food processors, and institutional feeding programs. Its technology platform combines a farmer app, an enterprise resource planning system, and a customer e-commerce platform. The company has grown by more than 100% year-on-year for three consecutive years with a Net Promoter Score of 92 and is expanding beyond Nairobi into other regions of Kenya.
Measurable impact for farmers and the environment
Farm to Feed's 2025 impact report recorded a 249% increase in farmer income through reliable markets, fair pricing, and increased offtake volumes. The report also noted an 81% reduction in food loss on farms working with the company. By improving coordination between supply and demand, Farm to Feed helps reduce food loss while making better use of land, water, and agricultural inputs already invested in producing food.
Strategic investment and leadership views
Claire van Enk, Chief Executive Officer of Farm to Feed, said that Africa's population is expected to nearly double by 2050 and that food systems must be built now to support that growth. She noted that farmers lack visibility on demand, buyers struggle to source consistently, and too much of what is grown never finds the right market. Proparco's investment, she added, will allow the company to accelerate its work, create more value for farmers, and reduce waste.
Backing women-led innovation
Fabrice Perez, Head of the Financial Institutions and Innovation Division at Proparco, said that food loss is a major challenge for climate, food security, and farmers' livelihoods. He added that supporting Farm to Feed reflects Proparco's strategy of backing innovative companies that combine economic performance, environmental impact, and the inclusion of smallholder farmers. The investment is also 2X-labeled because the company was founded by strong women entrepreneurs.
With the new capital, Farm to Feed plans to strengthen its technology platform, operational capabilities, and network of partner farmers. The company will also expand its value-added activities to increase the share of harvested produce that can be successfully commercialized. The partnership highlights how targeted development finance can help scale agritech solutions that address food loss, farmer livelihoods, and climate challenges.