State of AgTech Investment in Africa - H1 2025
Our H1 2025 State of AgTech Investment in Africa Report offers an in-depth analysis of how funding and innovation in Africa’s agricultural technology and food technology sectors have evolved over the first half of the year.
Building on the benchmarks set in our State of AgTech Investment in Africa 2024 , this mid-year review helps stakeholders track shifts, trends, and capital flows shaping the continent’s food systems and agricultural innovation landscape.
This latest report highlights key trends emerging in 2025:
- A slowdown in the total number of AgTech and FoodTech deals compared to previous years, but a clear rise in deal sizes, with larger funding rounds driving up the median investment
- A shift in capital sources, with equity funding decreasing while concessional and development finance actors increasing their activity
- A renewed interest in funding on-farm technologies like digital tools and marketplaces. Climate-smart solutions are gaining momentum, while post-farm innovations continue to receive limited investment
- A continued momentum toward more inclusive funding practices, with both solutions and founders increasingly aligned with broader impact and inclusion goals
For those interested in tracking progress over time, we recommend revisiting our State of AgTech Investment in Africa 2024 , which established a baseline for trends in African AgTech and FoodTech investment.
Additionally, for a deeper dive into the gender lens in African agriculture, our Leading Women in Africa’s Agricultural Ecosystem Report explores the stories, contributions, and challenges of women shaping the sector’s future.
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