Seeds & Startups Day at the African Agri Invesment Indaba

African Agri Investment Indaba 2025 to Spotlight Seeds & Startups - Catalyzing Investment in Africa’s Agribusiness Innovation Ecosystem

Cape Town, South Africa - 06 November 2025. The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2025, Africa’s largest food and agriculture investment platform, will host a dedicated Seeds & Startups Program, a full-day showcase of Africa’s most promising agricultural innovators, entrepreneurs, and early-stage agribusiness ventures.

Under the 2025 Indaba theme, “The New World Order: A Self-Sufficient Africa,” the Seeds & Startups Program aims to unlock investment and financing opportunities for small and medium-scale farmers, agri-tech developers, and agribusiness startups who are shaping the continent’s next generation of food systems.

A Day Designed for Growth, Investment, and Partnership

Building upon the success of AAII24, which raised R239 million, the upcoming Seeds & Startups Day will bring together investors, accelerators, development finance institutions (DFIs), commercial banks, and agribusiness leaders to explore practical investment pathways and share best practices for scaling sustainable, inclusive, and profitable agri-ventures.

Participating startups and innovators will each have 10 minutes to pitch their projects to a panel of seasoned investors and a wider audience of potential partners, financiers, and clients. The format is designed to spark direct deal flow, facilitate mentorship opportunities, and connect innovators with growth capital.

Showcasing Africa’s Agri-Innovation Potential

From precision agriculture and digital platforms to value-added food processing and sustainable solutions, the Seeds & Startups program will spotlight cutting-edge solutions addressing food security, productivity, and climate resilience. In addition to pitch sessions, the day will feature:

• Investment readiness and case study sessions led by agribusinesses, venture capital and impact-investment experts.

• Mentorship opportunities pairing innovators with seasoned agribusiness executives.

• Networking sessions connecting startups to regional distributors, policymakers, and DFIs.

Driving Private-Sector-Led Agricultural Transformation

“Seeds & Startups program represents the heartbeat of innovation in Africa’s agricultural transformation at the Agri Indaba,” said Ben Leyka, Chief Executive Officer of the African Agri Council. “By creating a space where bold ideas meet committed investors, we are strengthening the ecosystem that will feed and finance the Africa of 2030.”

About the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII)

The African Agri Investment Indaba is the continent’s largest food and agriculture investment platform, convening over 600 delegates from 35+ countries; including agribusiness CEOs, investors, policymakers, and development partners. The 2025 edition will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 24-26 November, hosted by the African Agri Council NPC.

For media inquiries or to apply for the special rate for smallholder farmers and agribusiness startups, please contact Sandra Munangwa at sandra.munangwa@agricouncil.org. 

Media Contact Reinhard Lotz | Communications Director 

African Agri Council NPCwww.agri-indaba.com

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Seeds & Startups Day to Spotlight Agri-Innovation and Investment at the African Agri Investment Indaba 2025

Cape Town, South Africa, 06 November 2025 - The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2025 will host a dedicated Seeds & Startups Day, focused on investment, financing, and best practices for small and medium-scale farmers and agribusiness startups.

Building upon the success of AAII24, which raised R239 million, innovators will each have 10 minutes to pitch their projects to a panel of investors and a broader audience of partners, financiers, and clients; unlocking new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

The program will also feature investment readiness sessions, case study sessions, and high-level networking with DFIs, venture funds, and agribusiness leaders from across Africa.

to apply for the special rate for smallholder farmers and agribusiness startups, please contact Sandra Munangwa at sandra.munangwa@agricouncil.org.

📍 Cape Town, South Africa | 24 November 2025 🌐 www.agri-indaba.com 📧 eventhost@agricouncil.org