What is Sahel Capital?

Sahel Capital is a Venture Capital based in Lagos.

How many investments has Sahel Capital made?

Sahel Capital has made 13 disclosed investments.

How much does Sahel Capital manage?

Sahel Capital manages $66.0M in assets.

What does Sahel Capital invest in?

Sahel Capital invests in Agribusiness, Agtech, Food & Beverage Seed, Early Stage, Growth companies.

What companies has Sahel Capital invested in?

Sahel Capital's portfolio includes L & Z Integrated Farms, Sukuma, Oyster Agribusiness Company, Rogathe Dairy Farm Products Limited, Acier Limited, Crest Agro Products Limited.

Sahel Capital

Venture Capital

Sahel Capital is a private investment firm focused on the food and agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm has deep expertise across crop and livestock value chains, integrated processing operations, branded packaged foods, and related services. Sahel Capital manages both private equity and private credit funds targeting agribusiness SMEs and growth companies across West and sub-Saharan Africa.

Lagos, Nigeria · 13+ investments · 21 portfolio companies

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Early Stage

Growth

Agribusiness

Agtech

Food & Beverage

Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
Website: sahelcapital.com
AUM: $66.0M
Portfolio Companies: 21

Total Investments: 13
Last Investment: Jul 2025
Geographic Focus: Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa

Investment Thesis

Invests in food and agriculture businesses across sub-Saharan Africa, partnering with agribusiness SMEs to provide capital, knowledge, and operational support. Funds include FAFIN (Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria, ~$65.9M) and Agribusiness Fund II ($29M first close in 2026). Impact-oriented with ESG and gender-lens investing focus.

Sahel Capital is a Venture Capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. It has made 13 investments in Agribusiness and Agtech, including L & Z Integrated Farms, Sukuma and Oyster Agribusiness Company.

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