Sahel Capital, an investment manager specialising in the food and agriculture sectors across sub-Saharan Africa, has provided a $500,000 working capital loan to Tafalo, through its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA).
Tafalo, a Côte d’Ivoire-based agribusiness company, aggregates soya bean, sesame, and rice, which are then distributed across local and regional markets.
Tafalo has significantly expanded its network of smallholder farmers, particularly in the central and northern regions of Côte d’Ivoire.
“Tafalo is driving the growth of the soya bean and sesame value chains in Côte d’Ivoire while actively improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers,” said Aicha Haidara , vice president at Sahel Capital. “Beyond providing market access, the company also delivers agronomic support, offering guidance on fertiliser selection based on crop needs, optimal planting and harvesting schedules, and technical training to help farmers increase their yields and profitability.”