Top 40 Agriculture (AgTech) Startup Investors in South Africa (August 2026)

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• Immobazyme — Immobazyme provides pioneering the biotechnology industry. Using innovative technologies, along with an environmentally responsible outlook.the company aims to develop an analytical laboratory platform as well as serve the industrial sector through the production of high-value products by organic synthesis and environmental remediationtechnologies.
• Happy Pay — Happy Pay is a credit scoring system developing company. The company integrates an autonomous artificial intelligence technology system with the merchant's platform to increase their average basket size and customer conversion metrics, providing users with buy now, and pay later services.
• MariHealth Solutions (RF) (PTY) LTD — Proteomics-powered analytics for aquaculture. We quantify 3,000+ proteins per sample to deliver deep biological insights for fish health, nutrition, and farming.

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• Khula! — Trade smarter, fund faster, and grow bigger with Khula.
• Origin Materials — Origin is a new kind of chemical company, focused on the future of materials science.
• Clariter — WE END THE LIFE OF PLASTIC. Our unique upcycling technology transforms plastic waste into 3 industrial ingredients; oils, waxes, and solvents that make 1000+ plastic-free end products.

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• Maxe AI — AI investment Assistant for all investors. AI Portfolios tracker of stocks bonds exchanges futures. all in one to track mutual funds.
• Sendmarc — Stop cyber criminals from sending emails using your domain and protect your customers, suppliers and employees from cyber attacks with DMARC Security.
• Leta — Leta Technology is a software development company that creates supply chain and logistics software to enable the efficient and automated movement of goods.

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• MariHealth Solutions (RF) (PTY) LTD — Proteomics-powered analytics for aquaculture. We quantify 3,000+ proteins per sample to deliver deep biological insights for fish health, nutrition, and farming.

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• Bridgement — Bridgement offers fast, flexible funding of up to R10,000,000 to help improve cash flow and grow your business. Visit our website to apply now or learn more.
• Helios Towers — We are a market-leading independent telecom tower infrastructure company, operating in #TZ, #DRC, #CB, #GH, #SA #SN
• Wilderness Holdings — Wilderness Holdings is a group of responsible ecotourism companies, such as Wilderness Safaris and Governors’ Camp Collection, that together use responsible tourism to build sustainable conservation economies in Africa. Wilderness Safaris and the Governors’ Camp Collection operate camps and safaris in some of Africa’s best wildlife and wildernessareas across seven different countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Recognising that conservation is as much about people as about the environment, the company has pursued important goals by supporting its non-profit partners, Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Wildlife Trust, which have helped change the face of nature-based tourism in southern Africa.

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• TooMuchWifi — TooMuchWifi is known to be the Best and most Reliable Wifi provider. Ideal for your home or business!
• Quro Medical — Quro Medical is an innovative digital health company pioneering premium hospital-at-home services.
• Livestock Wealth — Livestock Wealth is a crowdfarmingTM company that allows people to invest in livestock and earn from sale of the offspring.Their unique CrowdFarmingTM concept allows individuals to share the facilities of a commercial livestock farm while our experts look after their cows on a day to day basis.Cows have been a source of pride and a store ofwealth in Africa for centuries. The wealth in cows is based on something real – beef. The company enables anyone to be an organic beef farmer.

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• Nile.ag — Nile.ag provides a platform for farmers to trade fresh produce with multiple producers across a number of African countries. Its digital solutions address inherent issues relating to food trading, quality verification, payments and traceability.
• Float — At Float, we believe in a world where credit works for shoppers and not against them.Float offers shoppers a smarter way to pay with their credit card – by splitting big purchases in up to 24 bite-size, interest-free monthly payments. It’s all the perks of credit cards, but none of the cons. No extra debt, no applications, no credit checks – andno catch. Just shopping joy on their terms.At the same time, Float merchants enjoy more than 80% bigger orders and radically improved conversions. They also get direct access to 5 million pre-approved shoppers. Float’s instalment offering is fully customisable, giving merchants more control and flexibility than ever before. It’s all made possible by Float’s innovative technology, built on what we call ‘head-in-the-sky, feet-on-the-ground’ thinking.By giving their shoppers the most flexible, frictionless and financially responsible way to shop, merchants are partnering with us to build a new economy - where buying BIG, means paying small.Welcome to Float.
• Eaton Fiber — Eaton Fiber delivers wholesale, open-access fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) infrastructure so you can expand faster, serve better, and grow without limits.

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• BioDefense — BioDefense presents Bioshield, which is made from food to protect your food, and it maximizes safety, freshness, and self-life for any fresh produce.
• Wittaya Aqua — A better approach to aquaculture management
• Cargill Hong Kong — Cargill Hong Kong is an agricultural technology service provider dedicated to optimizing food production and supply chain management with sophisticated agricultural technologies, resulting in increased sustainability and efficiency in agricultural production.

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• Planet42 — Having your own car has never been easier. Planet42 is a vehicle rental company offering rent-to-own car service for private clients.
• LifeCheq — Affordable holistic financial advice for everyone
• SweepSouth — Book a home cleaning online from your mobile, tablet or computer. SweepSouth connects you with a cleaner in minutes. Cleaners are experienced, reliable, efficient and insured.

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• BVNK — BVNK is a next-generation payments platform. We're making payments as accessible and resilient as the internet.
• Thndr — Thndr is a financial services company that operates an app-based investment platform.It comes with 0% commission, no account minimum, access to market data, easy account setup, and funding processes. Users can also get access to the latest news, market data, and other educational tools. Seif Amr established the company in 2020 in Cairo, AlQahirah, Egypt.
• Nile.ag — Nile.ag provides a platform for farmers to trade fresh produce with multiple producers across a number of African countries. Its digital solutions address inherent issues relating to food trading, quality verification, payments and traceability.

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• Khula! — Trade smarter, fund faster, and grow bigger with Khula.

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• Locstat — Locstat is a unique and first of its kind Graph Analytics Platform, with customer driven industry and point solutions, incorporating Graph-based AI, Analytics and Event Processing, that enables organisations to rapidly scale next generation data intelligence solutions.
• AgriLogiq — Utilizing our sustainable data-driven smart farming solutions will save you energy, water, and costs while increasing crop yield.
• Impulse Biomedical — Impulse Biomed develops affordable, sustainable, user-friendly medical devices inspired by the everyday needs of real people.

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• Re-basket — At Re-Basket, we embody the essence of rebirth and revolution in African agriculture. Re-Basket, derived from the aspiration to revitalize Zimbabwe as the breadbasket of Africa, signifies our relentless dedication to transforming the continent's food security landscape. As a pioneering AI-powered precision agriculture company, we leveragecutting-edge technology, genetic modification, and sustainable farming practices to unlock unprecedented potential. Join us on our awe-inspiring journey as we harness the power of artificial intelligence, revolutionize indigenous plants, and create a sustainable future for Africa. Together, we're reshaping the narrative, nourishing nations, and propelling Africa towards a new era of prosperity.

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• West Wits Mining — West Wits Mining is focused on the exploration, development and production of high value precious and base metals. View more info here.
• Aircraft Engine Lease Finance — Aircraft Engine Lease Finance is a commercial aircraft and engine leasing company that offers customized and flexible financing solutions to airlines, lessors, banks, and non-traditional aircraft owners. The company focuses on acquiring, leasing, and trading mid-life aircraft and provides liquidity and financial technology to airlines related todeal generation, technical bridging, lease administration, and asset management that are housed internally.
• Red Rocket South Africa — Red Rocket is a renewable energy integrated power plant (IPP) that designs, develops, and distributes clean energy.

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• Oze — OZÉ brings African small businesses into the digital era. It is an app that makes it easy for businesses to track sales, expenses, and customer information. The data is analyzed to provide tailored recommendations, reports, and business education. If the entrepreneur needs a little extra support, an OZÉ Coach is just a click away. As they are usingOZÉ to manage their business and learn how to run it better, we are learning about them. Using this data and machine learning, we can predict their credit risk and provide them with affordable capital from our banking partners. With over 20,000 registered users, OZÉ is the largest online community of SMEs in Ghana. The most exciting thing is that OZÉ works; 97% of businesses that have used OZE for at least 9 months are growing or profitable or both!
• Root — Launch digital and embedded insurance solutions with omni-channel distribution.
• Afropolitan — Afropolitan is building a Network State to unleash the maximum potential of Africans around the world. Are you interested? Join us with your email.

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• AI Lean — AI Lean develops an all-in-one technology for processing liens and auctions. The platform automates the lien-to-auction process from end-to-end, with no need to switch between software, and it integrates with existing self-storage software.
• Aikium Inc. — Protein therapeutics
• LOOKOUT — Enhance your boating safety with Lookout Camera, the ultimate AI marine vision system. Spot hazards, navigate with augmented reality, and gain situational awareness like never before.

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• Nile.ag — Nile.ag provides a platform for farmers to trade fresh produce with multiple producers across a number of African countries. Its digital solutions address inherent issues relating to food trading, quality verification, payments and traceability.
• Buzzkito — Buzzkito Network is disrupting the Avertising Industry by being the first BRAND TECH company in the MENA region. They fuse technology and brand building to make our clients happy. They are a data and psychological driven.
• Promamec — Since 1981, Promamec has been producing and distributing medical devices in Morocco: equipment, medical equipment or consumable

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• SolarSaver — We provide customised rooftop solar PV solutions to corporate, industrial customers in Namibia & SA through its proprietary zero-capital financing model.
• Coris Holding — Coris Holding is a financial institution that was established with the motive to provide support to SMEs and SMIs.
• Yednist' Group — Yednist’ Group is one of the largest agri-processing holdings in Ukraine operating in the following segments: production of bulk feed, packaged feed, premixes and concentrates; veterinary drugs distribution; pet goods distribution. Yednist’ Group operates five production facilities with a total annual capacity of 600 thousand tonnes, including 30thousand tonnes of premixes and concentrates.

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• Fairview — Fairview Motors is your local New & Used Ford & Mazda dealership with 4 Locations in the Waikato. With locations in Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu & Matamata. Fairview also offer Vehicle servicing for all makes and models with a dedicated tyre and alignment centre.
• SwiftVee — SwiftVEE is a livestock trading mobile app. They support live webcast livestock auctions and silent auctions. Their platform facilitates the discovery and viewing of livestock auctions.They provide webcast advertising, online auctions, and online livestock insurance services and data products for financial institutions.
• Amos Dairies — A Milk processing factory in western Uganda.

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• Kuunda — Kuunda provides consulting, liquidity management, data insight tools enabling users to fulfill financial needs through a digital platform.
• Ivanhoe Mines — Things interesting about Ivanhoe Ltd. and Mr. Robert Friedland
• PayInc — PayInc connects the South African payments system as the largest automated clearing house in Africa.

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• Khula! — Trade smarter, fund faster, and grow bigger with Khula.

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• Cuoral — Proactive customer success and engagement. We help you reduce customer churn and increase retention and revenue.
• BankWise — Liga123 merupakan situs slot jackpot 888 slots paling gacor dan juga platform ini terdata paling banyak dicari hari ini karena memiliki akses yang mudah tanpa harus menggunakan Apk tambahan seperti VPN untuk memainkan game favorit.
• PowerLabs — PowerLabs is an energy and climate technology research and implementation company whose goal is to use intelligent energy to build a world where human output is boundless.

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• Re-basket — At Re-Basket, we embody the essence of rebirth and revolution in African agriculture. Re-Basket, derived from the aspiration to revitalize Zimbabwe as the breadbasket of Africa, signifies our relentless dedication to transforming the continent's food security landscape. As a pioneering AI-powered precision agriculture company, we leveragecutting-edge technology, genetic modification, and sustainable farming practices to unlock unprecedented potential. Join us on our awe-inspiring journey as we harness the power of artificial intelligence, revolutionize indigenous plants, and create a sustainable future for Africa. Together, we're reshaping the narrative, nourishing nations, and propelling Africa towards a new era of prosperity.

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• Neo Lend — NeoLend is a B2B lending software that harnesses the potential of AI and machine learning to transform the B2B lending industry. NeoLend collects and processes large amounts of financial data from various sources, such as bank statements, invoices, tax returns, etc., and uses advanced algorithms and models to assess the creditworthiness andprofitability of the borrowers. NeoLend then connects the borrowers with the most suitable lenders and loan products and provides guidance and support throughout the loan process. We help businesses save time, money, and hassle, and achieve their financial goals.
• Farm View — Farm View is a field monitoring app based on satellite images for agriculture. It helps farmers track crop productivity, record factors affecting production, compare fields, and get alerts and weather forecasts.

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• Vangrid — Vangrid operates as a decentralized physical infrastructure network.
• Dow Protocol — An E-Commerce Financing RWA Platform on @BNBCHAIN, facilitating assets trusted by the world's largest banks. Lead invested by @mhventures @Maple_block
• Ceramic Network — We've joined @textileio to build the first open intelligence network for AI agents. Follow us there.

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• SwiftVee — SwiftVEE is a livestock trading mobile app. They support live webcast livestock auctions and silent auctions. Their platform facilitates the discovery and viewing of livestock auctions.They provide webcast advertising, online auctions, and online livestock insurance services and data products for financial institutions.

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• SwiftVee — SwiftVEE is a livestock trading mobile app. They support live webcast livestock auctions and silent auctions. Their platform facilitates the discovery and viewing of livestock auctions.They provide webcast advertising, online auctions, and online livestock insurance services and data products for financial institutions.

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• Neo Lend — NeoLend is a B2B lending software that harnesses the potential of AI and machine learning to transform the B2B lending industry. NeoLend collects and processes large amounts of financial data from various sources, such as bank statements, invoices, tax returns, etc., and uses advanced algorithms and models to assess the creditworthiness andprofitability of the borrowers. NeoLend then connects the borrowers with the most suitable lenders and loan products and provides guidance and support throughout the loan process. We help businesses save time, money, and hassle, and achieve their financial goals.
• Farm View — Farm View is a field monitoring app based on satellite images for agriculture. It helps farmers track crop productivity, record factors affecting production, compare fields, and get alerts and weather forecasts.

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• SwiftVee — SwiftVEE is a livestock trading mobile app. They support live webcast livestock auctions and silent auctions. Their platform facilitates the discovery and viewing of livestock auctions.They provide webcast advertising, online auctions, and online livestock insurance services and data products for financial institutions.

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• Kapu — Your favorite supermarket on every street.
• Nitex — Nitex is a B2B platform for sustainable garments supply chain allowing fashion retailers to manage product design, developments, compliance, order tracking, and insurance in one platform.
• Swoop — Swoop operates as an internet marketplace platform that provides food delivery services while building a broader consumer super-app ecosystem. The company connects users with restaurants through a mobile and digital platform, enabling customers to browse menus, place orders, and receive deliveries via an independent rider network. Its deliverymodel relies on third-party couriers who fulfill orders, while the platform coordinates transactions, routing, and customer interactions. The company generates revenue through restaurant commissions and service fees applied to customer orders, rather than directly employing delivery personnel.

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• Plasmaleap — Plasmaleap is a plasma technology company that manufactures and sells zero-emissions chemical reactors designed for industrial and energy applications. The company develops reactor systems that use plasma processes to enable chemical production and transformation without relying on conventional combustion methods. Its technology supports sectorssuch as clean fuels, chemical manufacturing, and materials processing by offering electrified reactor solutions that can be integrated into existing industrial workflows. Plasmaleap designs modular systems that allow operators to deploy plasma reactors for on-site production and conversion of feedstocks using electricity as the primary energy input. The company also provides engineering support and technical integration services to help customers incorporate its reactor technology into commercial operations. Through its plasma-based approach, Plasmaleap focuses on enabling chemical processes that align with decarbonization and emissions reduction objectives across multiple industries.
• Hachiko — Hachiko is a software building platform that aims to help the battery portfolio owners, also the firm is for energy trading.
• Forge Industries — Giving landfill bound trash a second life as disruptive bio-fuel to power heavy industry

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• Planet42 — Having your own car has never been easier. Planet42 is a vehicle rental company offering rent-to-buy car service for private clients.
• AgrigateOne — Shining a light on every stage of the fresh produce supply chain, ensuring transparency for growers & buyers. Agritech | Software | Technology
• Moment — Africa is entering a transformative period of economic and technological growth driven by rapid digital adoption, expanding mobile connectivity, and a young, increasingly connected population. With approximately 1.5 billion people and one of the world’s fastest-growing youth demographics, the continent is experiencing a significant shift towardelectronic payments, mobile-first services, and broader digital transformation.Although widespread internet access and traditional banking infrastructure developed later in many African markets compared to other regions, this delayed adoption has accelerated innovation in mobile technology and financial services. Mobile money platforms, digital banking solutions, fintech ecosystems, and e-commerce adoption are reshaping how consumers and businesses interact across the continent.This youth-driven wave of innovation is creating substantial opportunities in sectors such as fintech, telecommunications, logistics, e-commerce, renewable energy, education technology, and digital services. Both global corporations and emerging local enterprises are actively investing in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy, competing to unlock new markets and address underserved populations.The continent’s ongoing transformation is expected to play a major role in global economic growth over the next two decades, positioning Africa as a significant center for innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital commerce.

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• Aerobotics — Powerful insights for precision growing and crop insurance

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• AceUp, Inc. — AceUp is the premier leadership development coaching solution, with unparalleled coaches, technology, and analytics.
• Konnecto — Market Intelligence | Konnecto | Prescriptive Analytics Konnecto is a GTM Intelligence Platform that provides brands with an ongoing blueprint on how to increase online sales and improve marketing ROI
• Surround Insurance — Helping consumers in their 20s and 30s get started with insurance that's fast, simple, and personalized for modern life.

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• Cloudline — Cloudline leverages lighter-than-air technology and the latest developments in unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver essential goods and services to the 1 billion people without direct access to roads and runways.
• Stitch — One API integration for all online payments across South Africa. Accept Pay by bank, debit + credit card, cash, manual EFT, debit order and crypto. Orchestrate + reconcile digital payments across methods and send payouts
• Cleva — For anyone with global financial needs, A US-based dollar account in your name to receive, hold, and save USD, even as a non-US resident.

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• Khula! — Trade smarter, fund faster, and grow bigger with Khula.

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• Yebo Fresh — Yebofresh is a new online shopping service, delivering popular groceries straight into areas that are generally unserved by most formal retailers. Our unique business model and partnerships with manufacturers allow us to deliver top quality products and A-brands at extremely competitive prices. Yebofresh serves Imizamo Yethu, Langa, Khayelitsha,Mfuleni and Gugulethu and following recent seed funding, is rapidly expanding across the greater Cape Town area.
• Cape Doctors — CA Cape Doctors is a trusted private medical practice in Cape Town dedicated to providing high-quality primary healthcare services for individuals and families. With modern facilities located in Rondebosch and Claremont, the practice offers convenient access to professional medical care in a welcoming and patient-focused environment. Theexperienced team of doctors and healthcare professionals are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and comprehensive treatment for a wide range of medical needs.The practice provides a full spectrum of general practitioner services, including routine medical consultations, health screenings, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses. Patients can also access services such as blood tests, pathology, X-rays, minor procedures, and medical examinations for travel or visa requirements. CA Cape Doctors focuses on preventative healthcare, early diagnosis, and personalised treatment plans to help patients maintain long-term health and wellbeing.With flexible appointment scheduling, online booking options, and availability on weekends and public holidays, CA Cape Doctors aims to make quality healthcare accessible and convenient. The practice combines modern medical technology with compassionate care, ensuring that every patient receives professional attention and support tailored to their individual health needs.
• NewForm Foods — We are leveraging a continent-spanning R&D network to help food producers develop and scale cultivated animal products, fast & affordably.

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• MariHealth Solutions (RF) (PTY) LTD — Proteomics-powered analytics for aquaculture. We quantify 3,000+ proteins per sample to deliver deep biological insights for fish health, nutrition, and farming.

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• MPost — MPost means Mobile Post office.It enables any mobile phone user to have his or her phone act like a mobile post office. It allows you to make your mobile number be a formal postal address. With it, you get access to Postal Services through your mobile phone.
• AURA — A South African cloud-based security and safety startup .
• Digital Cabinet — Digital Cabinet makes your business paperless. Security is the topmost priority for the Digital Cabinet, so save time and money with the Digital Cabinet.

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• SwiftVee — SwiftVEE is a livestock trading mobile app. They support live webcast livestock auctions and silent auctions. Their platform facilitates the discovery and viewing of livestock auctions.They provide webcast advertising, online auctions, and online livestock insurance services and data products for financial institutions.