November 6, 2025
Kenya’s agritech startup Farm to Feed has raised $1.5 million in seed funding to scale its fight against food waste and help smallholder farmers earn more from produce that would otherwise go to waste.
The round includes $1.27 million in equity investment and $230,000 in non-dilutive funding from the DeveloPPP Ventures programme. The investment will enable the company to expand its operations across Kenya, strengthen its digital infrastructure, and develop new product lines that add value to rescued produce.
Founded in 2021, Farm to Feed is tackling one of agriculture’s biggest inefficiencies, the massive loss of perfectly edible but misshapen fruits and vegetables that don’t make it to market due to aesthetic flaws or logistical challenges. The company has built a digital marketplace that connects smallholder farmers with buyers such as hotels, schools, and food processors who are willing to purchase misshapen or surplus produce at fair prices.
So far, the startup has onboarded more than 6,500 farmers, sold over 2.1 million kilograms of produce, and helped prevent the release of an estimated 247 tonnes of carbon emissions. Its system integrates mobile onboarding tools, including USSD access for farmers without smartphones, and an e-commerce platform that gives buyers traceable access to a steady supply of affordable produce.
“Farm to Feed’s approach is not just about reducing waste; it’s about reimagining how food moves from farm to market,” said the company’s team in a statement. “By rescuing surplus and imperfect produce, we’re improving farmer livelihoods and creating a more sustainable food system.”
The new funding will be used to deepen the company’s footprint within Kenya, focusing on underserved agricultural zones where food loss remains high. It will also support the introduction of semi-processed produce, such as chopped vegetables and ready-to-cook ingredients, to meet the needs of urban consumers and institutional buyers.
The investment highlights growing investor confidence in Africa’s circular agritech economy. Across the continent, an estimated 40 percent of food is lost before reaching consumers, largely due to inefficient logistics, quality standards, and fragmented markets. Farm to Feed’s technology-driven model is showing that even in a complex value chain, waste can be turned into value.