AgTech Ecosystem Enablers in Kenya

Kenya’s AgTech sector dominates East Africa, capturing 58% of the continent’s AgTech funding. Its ecosystem is characterized by larger deal sizes, a developed infrastructure, and a focus on on-farm digital solutions targeting smallholders. The funding landscape is diverse, with equity and concessional debt playing critical roles and contributions from local VCs and DFIs enhancing growth-stage support.

The data presented reflects both commercial and non-commercial funding sources, including insights from hubs like incubators, accelerators, and venture studios that have supported AgTech startups through funding or in-kind assistance over the last decade.