Agritech startup, Farm to Feed, has raised US$1.5 million in seed funding to expand its operations across Kenya and into regional markets, intensifying efforts to curb food loss and improve farmer incomes.
- •The round comprises US$1.27 million in equity and US$230,000 in non-dilutive funding from DEG’s DeveloPPP Ventures programme.
- •Other investors include Delta40 Venture Studio, DRK Foundation, Catalyst Fund, Holocene, Marula Square, 54Co, Levare Ventures, and Mercy Corps Ventures.
- •Founded in 2021 by Claire Van Enk, Anouk Boertien, and Zara Benosa, Farm to Feed runs a tech-enabled platform that connects smallholder farmers to institutional buyers such as restaurants, caterers, and food processors.
“This funding allows us to expand our reach, connecting more farmers to a market that is increasingly demanding sustainably produced food. As we scale, technology remains at the core of our growth, and we’re excited to enhance our systems to support expansion beyond borders," said the CEO, Claire Van Enk.
By purchasing surplus and “imperfect” produce often rejected by traditional markets, the startup offers farmers consistent income while cutting methane emissions linked to decaying waste.
The company says it has onboarded more than 6,500 farmers, sold 2.1 million kilograms of produce, and doubled its annual revenue, preventing an estimated 247 tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions.
“Farm to Feed maximizes farmer incomes by purchasing the full harvest while ensuring that every gram of produce creates value. Whether through exports, B2B sales, or value addition, Farm to Feed is creating a true win-win-win for farmers, businesses, and the planet,” said Lyndsay Holley Handler, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Delta40 Venture Studio.
The fresh funding follows a US$1 million pre-seed round and will go toward scaling operations, strengthening its digital systems, and developing a line of semi-processed and value-added products.
The investment comes as Kenya grapples with one of the world’s highest rates of post-harvest loss. According to the World Resources Institute, up to 40% of the country’s total harvest is lost before reaching consumers.
Maize, Kenya’s staple crop, loses as much as 36% of its harvest due to poor storage and aflatoxin contamination, while mango losses can reach 56% during seasonal gluts.
For smallholder farmers, these losses translate into lower incomes and wasted labor. For the economy, they represent billions of shillings in forgone productivity. By turning surplus into sales, Farm to Feed is positioning itself at the intersection of climate action, technology, and agricultural efficiency.