Cold Storage Finance Facility provides long-term financing solutions for cold storage infrastructure across Africa, helping agribusinesses acquire equipment through 10-year leases and cooling-as-a-service models. The company partners with EPC and industrial refrigeration companies to offer affordable payment terms, with financing decisions made in under 24 hours. Their approach enables African food businesses to reduce post-harvest losses by up to 50% while accessing higher-value markets.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Financial Technology
- Food Technology
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
African agribusinesses face significant barriers to acquiring cold storage infrastructure due to high upfront capital costs and limited access to traditional financing. This lack of affordable cold chain capacity leads to substantial post-harvest losses, restricts market access, and limits the ability of food producers to scale their operations and reach higher-value markets.
Solution
Cold Storage Finance Facility provides long-term, variable repayment financing solutions specifically designed for cold storage acquisition in Africa. The company offers 10-year leases and cooling-as-a-service models that make cold room technology accessible to food and agribusiness companies across the continent. Working through agri-tech EPC partners who refer customers, the facility covers everything from small-scale solar-powered cold rooms to medium and larger-scale cold storage facilities. Financing decisions are made in under 24 hours, with terms available in USD or EUR at market interest rates based on the end client's credit profile. This approach enables businesses to reduce post-harvest losses by up to 50% while accessing new markets and achieving bulk transport savings through consolidated shipments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food and agribusiness companies across Africa that need cold storage infrastructure, along with the EPC and industrial refrigeration companies that serve this market.
Features
- Long-term financing options including 10-year leases and cooling-as-a-service models
- Financing decisions completed in under 24 hours through a streamlined referral process
- Coverage for diverse cold storage types, from small-scale solar-powered units to large-scale facilities
- Flexible repayment terms structured to align with agricultural revenue cycles
- Financing available in USD or EUR with market-based interest rates
- Partnership model with EPC and industrial refrigeration companies for customer referrals