Investor bullish about snack food in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 December 2022 Pearl Capital Partners’ Wanjohi Ndagu talks about the potential he sees in the snacks industry and opportunities to export food products to the wider East African region from Uganda.
Five private equity firms targeting Africa’s agribusiness sector Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2022 We highlight five investment firms with a focus on backing agribusiness and food companies on the continent.
Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2021 Here is a selection of potential agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa that came across our desk in 2021.
Selling chicken in Uganda: Investor sees gap to formalise the low-income market Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 November 2021 Currently, some 80% of poultry products are informally consumed, where customers buy live birds to slaughter themselves.
Industrialisation of cassava in East Africa: Investor identifies gaps in the market Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 September 2021 Wanjohi Ndagu, partner at Pearl Capital Partners, highlights market opportunities for processed cassava products.
Lessons learnt from investing in agricultural SMEs in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2021 Pearl Capital Partners shares its experiences of investing in early-stage agricultural SMEs.
Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2021 Here are eight agribusiness and food opportunities, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.
Lessons learnt from investing in East African agribusiness companies Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 December 2020 Pearl Capital Partners’ Dr Edward Isingoma Matsiko talks about opportunities in the agriculture sector and the investment lessons he has learnt.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in May Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2020.