The investment amount was not disclosed.

The financing supports a business that combines agricultural credit, farming advice, and produce sales to address the difficulties smallholders face in financing production and securing dependable buyers.

The planned facility forms part of Wami Agro’s expansion into processing, although the announcement did not specify its location, capacity, or construction schedule.

Wami Agro provides production inputs on credit through WamiCredit, with repayment linked to harvest sales.

Its WamiInfo service offers farming guidance and weather information, while WamiMarket consolidates produce for commercial buyers.

The company’s Pukpara digital platform helps coordinate these activities, connecting farm production with procurement and distribution.

“What excites us about Wami Agro is how deliberately it connects these pieces, building a commercially viable agricultural value chain in which farmers and buyers can both succeed,” said Babatunde Usman, investment manager at Acumen.

According to Sahara Impact Ventures’ investment statement, Wami Agro reports more than 60,000 registered farmers in its network and handles crops including maize, rice, soybeans, and sorghum.

Its customers include food manufacturers, animal feed processors, and distributors. This gives the company a commercial base for expanding procurement and supplying agricultural commodities to industrial buyers.

Acumen had previously announced an investment in Wami Agro in February 2025 under its Trellis initiative, which is supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

That backing focused on expanding the company’s operations, improving access to agricultural services, and developing its digital capabilities.

Sahara Impact Ventures plans to complement its capital with support for financial management, working capital, governance, operational efficiency, and quality assurance.

These priorities address the practical demands of buying crops when farmers are ready to sell and delivering consistent products to commercial customers.

Processing also offers an opportunity to earn more from agricultural output rather than relying solely on commodity trading.

For Wami Agro, the expansion will depend on aligning procurement finance, processing capabilities, and buyer demand.

Strengthening those connections would support its ambition to handle larger volumes while giving participating farmers more reliable routes into commercial markets.