Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd.

Private Equity Lagos, Nigeria ·Founded 2010

Overview

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. is a private equity firm dedicated to the food and agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm manages the Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria (FAFIN), investing in high-growth enterprises across the agricultural value chain in Nigeria. Sahel Capital has a depth of experience across a broad range of crop and livestock value chains, integrated processing operations, branded packaged foods, and related services. The firm's vision is to be recognized as the foremost food and agriculture private investment firm in Africa, with a mission to provide capital, leverage knowledge, build companies, generate returns, and impact lives. Sahel Capital's investment strategy focuses on growth, late-stage, and buyout opportunities within the agriculture sector. The firm has invested in various industries, including agriculture, food processing, agribusiness, dairy, cocoa, cashew, livestock, food packaging, supply chain management, farming, agro-processing, commodity trading, fertilizer distribution, seed distribution, and agricultural equipment. The firm's investments typically range from $500,000 to $8.2 million, with a focus on ESG and impact investing. Over the years, Sahel Capital has demonstrated a strong track record in the agriculture sector. In 2022, the firm exited its investment in L&Z Integrated Farms Limited, an integrated dairy processing company in Nigeria, through a management buyout. In 2025, Sahel Capital agreed to a $590,000 loan with Rasad Nigeria, a Nigerian agribusiness focused on cocoa and cashew nuts, to support smallholder farmers and promote agricultural growth. These milestones reflect Sahel Capital's commitment to empowering smallholder farmers and transforming the food and agricultural sector across Africa.

Investment Focus

  • High-growth enterprises in the agricultural value chain in Nigeria
  • Alignment with ESG and impact investing principles
  • Potential for significant developmental impact

Portfolio Companies

L&Z Integrated Farms LimitedRasad Nigeria

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Frequently asked questions about Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd.

What sectors does Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. invest in?

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. invests in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Processing, Supply Chain Management, Food Packaging and Commodity Trading, and is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. invest at?

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 500K - 8.2M.

Which regions does Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. invest in?

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. invests across Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Lagos and Nairobi.

What companies has Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd. invested in?

Sahel Capital Agribusiness Managers Ltd.'s portfolio includes L&Z Integrated Farms Limited and Rasad Nigeria.

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