
Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF)
Africa
Technical Assistance Available
Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF) is the world’s first equity fund of USD 58 million designed to build the climate resilience of African smallholder farmers.
What
ARAF supports smallholder farmers in Africa by investing in early and early-growth stage agribusinesses that enable them to anticipate, weather, and bounce-back from climate events, resulting in increased yields and incomes. These agribusinesses are backed by passionate founders committed to building profitable and scalable enterprises that prioritise the needs of smallholder farmers.
How
ARAF is sponsored by Acumen, anchored by the Green Climate Fund, and supported by FMO, the Soros Economic Development Fund, PROPARCO, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Global Social Impact, IKEA Foundation, and others. It is managed by Acumen Capital Partners, a wholly owned subsidiary of Acumen.
Investment Range
Investment range USD 0.3-3M
Ecosystem Type
Commodity Production Landscapes
activity types
Small farms
Farm Startups
Sustainable Development Goals
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