AgriTech is transforming Africa’s agricultural landscape, with AI-driven solutions, precision farming, digital marketplaces, and sustainability initiatives paving the way for increased productivity and food security.
At VC4A, we connect AgriTech entrepreneurs with experienced mentors who provide strategic insights, investment guidance, and hands-on industry knowledge. Below are 10 top AgriTech mentors actively helping startups in Africa build and scale their agribusinesses.
Ahamefula Chibuzor (Lagos, Nigeria)
Expertise: Agribusiness development, market expansion, strategic planning
Background: Ahamefula is an agribusiness expert focused on scaling startups through market expansion and supply chain efficiency. She has extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur building three businesses in agritech, aromatherapy and digital media in Nigeria.
Contribution: She mentors agritech startups on business model development, strategic partnerships, and expanding market reach.
Connect to mentor: Ahamefula Chibuzor.Camara Mohamed Bangaly (Conakry, Guinea)
Expertise: ICT, project management, digital transformation.
Background: Camara specializes in leveraging digital technology to optimize agriculture value chains. His expertise in ICT and project management supports agritech founders in developing scalable digital solutions for farmers and agricultural enterprises.
Contribution: He mentors startups on leveraging technology for business growth, effective project management, and implementing digital solutions.
Connect to mentor: Camara Mohamed Bangaly.Chandirekera Sarah Mutubuki-Makuyana (Zimbabwe)
Expertise: Financial management, investment strategies, corporate finance
Background: Chandirekera is a finance and investment expert with a passion for supporting agribusinesses in accessing funding and managing financial risks. She has worked with various agricultural enterprises to optimize financial sustainability and attract investment.
Contribution: She mentors startups on financial planning, securing investments, and sustainable financial practices.
Connect to mentor: Chandirekera Sarah Mutubuki-Makuyana.Donna Rosa (Delray Beach, USA)
Expertise: Microenterprise development, agribusiness, business coaching.
Background: Donna is the Chief Entrepreneurship Officer at EFour Enterprises LLC. She has a corporate business background in the food industry and is an experienced mentor, supporting agribusinesses across Europe, LatAm and Africa.
Contribution: Provides remote business coaching to entrepreneurs in developing countries, especially in agribusiness and food processing.
Connect to mentor: Donna Rosa.Eric Serge Mbo (Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire)
Expertise: Social agriculture, eCommerce, fintech, Web3.
Background: Eric has 15 years of experience building a social agriculture company and a payments solution, with a growing focus on e-commerce in Africa, Europe, and the U.S. He is passionate about digital commerce, Web3, and fintech innovations driving economic transformation.
Contribution: Passionate about mentoring early-stage e-commerce and agribusiness startup founders.
Connect to mentor: Eric Serge Mbo.Lillian Oluka (Gaborone, Botswana)
Expertise: Financial management, growth strategy.
Background: Lillian is a Chartered Accountant, CEO of Lio Professional Services, and agripreneur with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs build financially sustainable and scalable businesses.
Contribution: She provides practical, real-world mentorship to entrepreneurs, especially in agribusiness, impact-driven enterprises, and support for investment readiness.
Connect with mentor: Lillian Oluka.Mohamed Meshref (Cairo, Egypt)
Expertise: Financial management, business development, business transformation.
Background: Mohamed is the CFO at Americana Food, responsible for multiple businesses that have generated significant turnover. His past experience includes multinational companies – PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz.
Contribution: He aims to support founders with his expertise, network and opportunity for personal investment.
Connect with mentor: Mohamed Meshref.Mohammed Hmimou (Rabat, Morocco)
Expertise: AgriTech, AI, robotics and fintech.
Background: Mohammed is the CTO at AgriEdge, a precision agriculture company in Morocco. With over five years of experience in the AgriTech sector, he has developed a keen interest in AI, fintech, and robotics.
Contribution: He mentors startups on leveraging technology in agriculture, integrating AI solutions, and developing fintech innovations.
Connect with mentor: Mohamed Hmimou.Patience Abraham (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
Expertise: Innovation management, startup incubation, ecosystem development.
Background: Patience is the Hub Manager at COSTECH – BUNI Innovation Hub, supporting startups in developing scalable solutions in Tanzania.
Contribution: She mentors entrepreneurs by sharing her experience in startup development, ecosystem building, and business strategy, ensuring they are equipped to compete in dynamic markets.
Connect with mentor: Patience Abraham.Waleed Shams Eldien Abd Elhafez (Aswan, Egypt)
Expertise: Project management, quality assurance, sustainable development.
Background: Waleed is the Co-founder of Agri Azola For Food, with over 15 years of experience in construction, project management, and quality assurance/control, with interests in sustainability and renewable energy.
Contribution: He mentors startups on efficient project management, quality assurance practices, and implementing sustainable development strategies.
Connect with mentor: Waleed Shams Eldien Abd Elhafez.
Agritech startups need expert mentorship to navigate funding, technology integration, and sustainable growth. These top agritech mentors on the VC4A Mentorship Marketplace provide hands-on guidance for scaling ventures, and for a stronger chance at building a successful business.
Looking for the right mentor to guide your agritech startup? Join the VC4A mentorship marketplace today!
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