Releaf utilizes proprietary hardware, Kraken, to enhance the efficiency of vegetable oil processing for over 4 million smallholder farmers in Nigeria, significantly reducing processing time. The company also develops affordable, soil-regenerating fertilizers through patented technology, addressing the need for sustainable agricultural practices in the region.
Funding
$9.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
AGFALAUSFounders
Product
Problem
Smallholder farmers in Nigeria face significant challenges in efficiently processing vegetable oil, leading to increased processing times and reduced yields. Existing agricultural practices in the region often lack sustainability, hindering long-term productivity and environmental health.
Solution
Releaf provides technology to enhance the efficiency of vegetable oil processing for smallholder farmers in Africa. Their proprietary hardware, Kraken, reduces processing time and increases output. Releaf also develops affordable, soil-regenerating fertilizers using patented technology, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By industrializing food processing, Releaf aims to make the agricultural sector more rewarding for all stakeholders, including farmers, food factories, and consumers.
Target Audience
Releaf's primary customers are smallholder farmers in Nigeria's vegetable oil market and food factories in Africa.
Features
- Proprietary hardware (Kraken) for efficient vegetable oil processing
- Technology to improve deshelling efficiency
- Development of affordable, soil-regenerating fertilizers
- Sourcing and Logistics Tool to digitize the supply chain process