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Since 2021, SAHEL Capital has backed 4 African startups across 1 disclosed funding round totaling $110M, most heavily in Nigeria and Agri Tech.
Sahel Capital is a private investment firm focused on the food and agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa. It manages dedicated agribusiness funds and is registered in Mauritius and Nigeria, with a significant presence in Lagos. The firm invests in agribusiness and food value chains across sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria and West Africa. Its activity includes equity, quasi equity, structured debt, and private credit solutions for small and medium sized enterprises in agriculture and related sectors. In addition to its broader agribusiness mandate, Sahel Capital has participated in a Series B funding round in Nigeria’s e-commerce and retail sector, backing TradeDepot with a 110 million dollar investment in December 2021 alongside other international co investors. Through funds such as the Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria and the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa, Sahel Capital targets businesses that improve productivity, market access, and livelihoods for smallholder farmers across multiple African countries. The firm works with development finance institutions and global partners to mobilize capital for agribusiness, combining investment with technical assistance to strengthen portfolio companies and support sustainable growth in the agricultural ecosystem.
Data updated · Sep 8, 2026
SAHEL Capital has backed 4 African startups across 1 disclosed funding round tracked on Liners, totaling $110M since 2021.
Mostly Series B: 1 of its 1 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Agri Tech (4), E-commerce & Retail (1).
SAHEL Capital most often shares rounds with AlphaMundi (1 shared deal), Global Social Impact Investments (1 shared deal), EchoVC Partners (1 shared deal).
In Africa, Sahel Capital manages funds such as the Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria and the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa. It has also invested in TradeDepot, participating in a 110 million dollar Series B round in December 2021 in Nigeria alongside several international co investors.
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