Mariseth Farms, a women-led agribusiness based in Ghana, has secured over $1 million in funding from investors including RDF Ghana, Sahel Capital, and ABSA Bank.
Why it matters:
The funding supports Mariseth’s mission to empower smallholder farmers—particularly women and youth—and scale sustainable agriculture in Ghana’s rural communities.
By the numbers:
- Founded: 2016
- Farmers in network: 9,255+
- Employees who are women: 50%
- Youth employees who are women: 80%
The big picture:
Mariseth Farms grows and processes key crops like oil palm, soy, and maize, blending in-house farming with produce from a national supplier network.
What’s next:
The investment will fund:
- Expansion of in-house crop production
- Growth of the smallholder supplier network
- Recruitment of more extension officers
- New offtaker and export partnerships
Leadership moves:
- John Scicchitano, Partner at Pangea Africa, named Board Chair in Jan 2025
- Gena Perry, Exec. Director of WISHH, joins the board
What they’re saying:
- “This capital is proof that women are driving agribusiness growth in Ghana.” — Marian Ofori Twumasi, CEO, Mariseth Farms
- “Investing in Mariseth is key to improving rural livelihoods and driving sustainable ag development. — Yaw Oppong, CEO, RDF Ghana
