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Swiss impact investor Symbiotics has provided a USD 5 million debt facility to Complete Farmer, the Ghanaian agritech startup focused on strengthening agricultural value chains in West Africa.
The capital injection is earmarked for efforts to expand Complete Farmer’s operations, enhance logistical capabilities, and better connect over 12,000 smallholder farmers with high-quality input supplies and end markets.
The funding comes as part of a broader US $22 million Series A round, which the company is actively raising to fund further growth.
Complete Farmer—established in 2017—leverages a tech-driven model offering precision agronomy protocols, digital marketplaces, and fulfillment centers.
These solutions enable fragmented agricultural stakeholders to meet export-grade standards and efficiently join supply chains.
Their platform connects smallholder producers directly with both local and international buyers, while also delivering vital agronomic advice and streamlined logistics.
Desmond Koney, CEO of Complete Farmer, hailed the debt financing as a milestone:
“This funding marks a transformative moment, accelerating our journey to build the most efficient agricultural supply chains in Africa. With Symbiotics’ support, we’re equipping farmers with the knowledge, tools, and market access they need to succeed.”
Symbiotics’ Vincent Lehner, Head of Markets, echoed that sentiment, stating:
“We’re delighted to back Complete Farmer’s sustainable mission to uplift Ghana’s small-scale producers. Their innovative use of technology to deliver agronomic expertise across a wide network of growers aligns perfectly with our vision for impactful development in emerging economies.”
Complete Farmer’s approach—melding digital infrastructure, on‑ground agronomy support, market alignment, and physical fulfillment hubs—is seen as a potential blueprint to overcome these barriers.
The company is already scaling its operations and improving resilience across Ghana’s agricultural value chain
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