Agri Impact

What Agri Impact does

Agri-Impact Group is a privately held Ghanaian agribusiness conglomerate founded in 2004 and headquartered in Accra, operating across 26 countries with a portfolio of more than 150 projects. The group delivers services through three wholly owned subsidiaries: Agri-Impact Limited (consulting and project implementation), Fresh Logistics (controlled-environment greenhouse production), and ASNAPP (natural plant products research and policy advocacy). Its flagship initiative is the HAPPY Program (Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth), a Mastercard Foundation-funded program implemented through a consortium of eight partners that targets 326,000 jobs for youth (70% women) and persons with disability across poultry, rice, soybean, and tomato value chains in Ghana. Adjacent programs include E-HAPPY digital training, HAPPYtech drone operations, HAPPY Broiler poultry, the 176-greenhouse Fresh Logistics network, and earlier grant-funded projects such as GCIPP, ECoSIB, EMQAP, RFAS, OFSP, and PEVVA.

Name

Agri Impact

Legal name

Agri-Impact Group

Website

https://agriimpactgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agri-Impact Group is a privately held Ghanaian agribusiness conglomerate, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Accra, that delivers consulting, greenhouse production, and donor-funded value-chain programs across 26 countries, anchored by the Mastercard Foundation-funded HAPPY Program targeting 326,000 youth jobs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Consulting and Agribusiness Development Services

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Farm Management Services (115116), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain, Marketing & Contracting Advisory (Grain/Livestock Marketing) (AFACAJAH), Greenhouse Vegetable Production (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Leafy Greens) (AFAGAHAA), Agricultural Production & Farm Operations (EDAOAOAA), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL)

Keywords

• Agribusiness consulting
• Greenhouse production
• Agricultural project development
• Rural finance advisory
• Value chain training

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agribusiness Consulting & Project Implementation: Fee-for-service consulting on agricultural project development, feasibility studies, implementation, and monitoring. With 140+ years of combined management experience and $26m in designed/implemented projects, this is a core revenue stream.
2. Grant-Funded Program Delivery: Primary revenue through large-scale grant programs such as the Mastercard Foundation-funded HAPPY Program ($200+ million annual revenue target). Also AGRA, AfDB, USAID, IFAD, World Bank funded projects.
3. Fresh Produce Sales (Fresh Logistics): Annual production capacity of 2,400+ metric tonnes of premium vegetables (tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, herbs) sold to retail supermarkets, hotel chains, and European export buyers.
4. Value Chain Training Services: Capacity building and training services delivered to governments, institutions, and organizations across ECOWAS, EAC, and individual country programs. Revenue from training fees for organizations like KNUST, UNDP-Gambia, USAID projects.
5. Market Development & Export Services (ASNAPP): Market intelligence gathering, order procurement, quality checks, and facilitation of international trade in natural plant products and horticultural commodities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Agri-Impact Group delivers end-to-end agribusiness services including agricultural project development, inclusive financing models, SME business development, market facilitation, and value chain training. The company operates a 176-greenhouse controlled-environment agriculture network producing 2,400+ metric tonnes of premium vegetables annually, and implements the Mastercard Foundation-funded HAPPY Program targeting 326,000 jobs for youth across Ghana's poultry, rice, soybean, and tomato value chains.

Product overview

Agri-Impact Group is a Ghanaian agribusiness conglomerate offering a comprehensive portfolio of services through three main subsidiaries: Agri-Impact Limited (flagship consulting and project implementation), Fresh Logistics (greenhouse production and premium vegetable supply), and ASNAPP (natural products research and policy advocacy). The group operates across 26 countries with over 150 projects. Its flagship initiative is the HAPPY Program, a Mastercard Foundation-funded program creating 326,000 jobs for youth through poultry, rice, soybean, and tomato value chains. The group also operates the E-HAPPY digital training platform, HAPPYtech drone operations program, and maintains one of West Africa's largest greenhouse networks with 176 structures. Additional offerings include agricultural project development, rural finance advisory services, SME business development, market facilitation, and value chain training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HAPPY Program: Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth - a Mastercard Foundation-funded flagship program transforming lives of 5,000+ young people across Northern Ghana
• Fresh Logistics
• ASNAPP
• e-HAPPY
• HAPPYtech
• HAPPY Broiler

Products and services

• Agri-Impact Limited (AIL) Flagship agribusiness consulting and project implementation arm of Agri-Impact Group, responsible for agricultural project development, SME business development, market facilitation, and value chain training services across 26 African countries. Serves development organizations, governments, and private sector clients.
• Fresh Logistics Greenhouse Production Greenhouse production and premium vegetable supply operating one of West Africa's largest controlled-environment agriculture networks. Produces tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and herbs for retail supermarkets, hotel chains, and European export buyers with year-round supply.
• ASNAPP (Agribusiness in Sustainable Natural African Plant Products) Natural plant products research, policy advocacy, and capacity building subsidiary. Conducts applied agricultural research, develops quality control systems, and supports enterprise development in the natural products sector across Africa.
• HAPPY Program (Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth) Mastercard Foundation-funded flagship program creating jobs for youth across Ghana's agricultural value chains. Delivered through consortium of 8 implementing partners with targets of 326,000 jobs, 190,000 tons food production increase, and $200M+ annual revenue generation.
• E-HAPPY Digital Training Program Digital training platform delivering ICT-based agribusiness education through three tracks: Masterclass for Future Agripreneurs, HAPPYTech Ambassadors Program, and Coding & Front-End Developers (COFED). Blended 70% online/30% in-person delivery model.
• HAPPYtech Dronepreneurship Training Technology training program covering drone operations, precision farming, and digital agriculture. Graduates earn certification from Ghana Civil Aviation Authority for RPAS/UAV operations in crop-health mapping, agricultural surveillance, and precision input application.
• Rural Finance Advisory Services (RFAS) Long-running advisory service (since 2016) building credit-readiness of agricultural SMEs and strengthening rural financial institutions. Has supported 340+ SMEs in accessing formal finance and designed 18 new agricultural loan products.
• Ghana Cassava Industrialisation and Partnership Project (GCIPP) AGRA-funded project enhancing cassava productivity for over 81,000 smallholder farmers and linking them to structured markets. Leveraged $85 million private investment and $200 million government investment under One District One Factory initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• HAPPY Program: 326,000 jobs targeted, 138,000+ achieved, 190,000 tons food production increase, $200+ million annual revenue target
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embassy of Israel / Israeli Ambassador Roey GiladcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Co-organised Ghana-Israel Agribusiness Innovation Forum covering greenhouse farming, aquaculture, irrigation, and agricultural innovation. CEO met Israeli Ambassador to strengthen cooperation.
• Regional Seed-Systems InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Three-year partnership to strengthen access to certified quality seed for smallholder farmers across six West African countries. Objectives: train 200 village-based agro-dealers, establish 50 community seed banks, link 15,000 farmers to certified seed by 2027.
• Greenvista / Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Organisers of 2026 Growth & Sustainability Workshop where Agri-Impact won four awards including Sustainability Excellence Award.
• SEPT Competence CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CEO Daniel Acquaye paid working visit to SEPT Competence Center for discussions on AgriTech and agribusiness development.
• CSIR-Crops Research Institute (Board Leadership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CEO Daniel Acquaye appointed to lead CSIR-Crops Research Institute Management Board, bringing agribusiness expertise to guide institute's strategic direction.
• Rijk ZwaancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Dutch seed company partner for Fresh Logistics. Team members participated in Rijk Zwaan West African Field Days exploring new seed varieties for greenhouse farming.
• Demeter GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Demeter Ghana to promote excellence in greenhouse farming, combining expertise to raise standards in vegetable production.
• Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FARA delegation visited Fresh Logistics greenhouse cluster to explore youth-led greenhouse agribusiness model for African replication.
• Dutch Agribusiness CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Delegation of leading Dutch agribusiness companies visited Fresh Logistics greenhouses to explore partnership and investment opportunities.
• DCScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Partner with NSS and Agri-Impact to boost tomato production under HAPPY Program, addressing Ghana's fresh tomato supply chain challenges.
• NSA (National Service Authority)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Renewed partnership with NSA to boost HAPPY Program implementation. Previously provided employment for 50 NSS personnel.
• NewAge Agric SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Implementing Partner in the HAPPY Program consortium (8 partners). Contributing to program delivery across Ghana's agricultural value chains.
• KNUST E-Learning CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for E-HAPPY digital training program delivering ICT-based agriculture education. KNUST named drone facility after CEO Daniel Acquaye.
• National Service Scheme (NSS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner in HAPPY Program, providing national service personnel for agricultural programs and signed MOU for graduates' development.
• Ghana Cares (MiDA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner in HAPPY Program under Ghana Cares/MiDA, supporting youth employment in agriculture.
• Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner delivering SME support through HAPPY Program. GEA CEO attended events and supported rice processing training for 150 young women.
• Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner in HAPPY Program, providing extension services and policy support for agricultural transformation.
• TechnoServecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner in HAPPY Program, launched grant support benefiting 168 microentrepreneurs and agri-SMEs.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner in HAPPY Program, contributing to inclusive agribusiness development.
• JobbermancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Implementing Partner in HAPPY Program, empowering young women with practical farm and employability skills in Northern Ghana.
• Tullow / Kosmos Energy / GNPC / Petro SA / Wageningen University / SEC LiberiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PEVVA project partners providing funding and technical expertise for vegetable value chain development.
• CSIR-Crops Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in GCIPP and ECoSIB projects, supplying improved high-yielding cassava varieties and training farmers on good agricultural practices.
• Food Research Institute / CSIR-FRIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in GCIPP providing capacity building and QA/QC compliance for cassava value chain development.
• Ohumpong Investment LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Primary processor and lead aggregator in GCIPP, processing cassava and supplying planting materials. Supply agreement with 79 farmer groups.
• Amantin Agro Processing Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cassava processor receiving planting materials valued over GHS 12 million facilitated by Agri-Impact. Supply agreement with 153 farmer groups.
• Ministry of Trade and IndustrycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in GCIPP spearheading national cassava strategy plan and facilitating market access under One District One Factory initiative.
• FARA (Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partner in ECoSIB seed incubation project, adopting integrated value chain approach with universities, research, and business for agricultural innovation.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Root Capital: A nonprofit impact investor providing capital and advisory services to agricultural SMEs in Africa and Latin America. Directly comparable to Agri-Impact's RFAS work supporting 340+ SMEs and designing agricultural loan products.
• ACDI/VOCA: A US-based international development organization implementing value chain, agribusiness, and inclusive market programs across Africa and Asia. Comparable in delivery of USAID- and donor-funded agribusiness projects and consortium-based implementation.
• TechnoServe: A global nonprofit that designs and implements market-based agribusiness programs across Africa and Latin America. Like Agri-Impact, it delivers donor-funded value chain programs, SME development, and inclusive market solutions, and is even an implementing partner on the HAPPY Program.
• AgDevCo: A UK-based specialist investor and advisor in African agribusiness. Comparable in combining project development, SME incubation, and impact investment across multiple African countries with grant and concessional capital, mirroring Agri-Impact's consulting-plus-production model.
• Sahel Consulting: A West African agribusiness consulting firm delivering value chain and SME development projects across Nigeria and neighboring countries. Comparable in focus on rice, soybean, tomato, and poultry value chains and donor-funded program delivery in the same region.

Others

• GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition): A global foundation working on nutrition and food systems with strong West African presence. Comparable as a programmatic partner/funder in agricultural value chain development (similar to HarvestPlus/CGIAR relationships) rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Babban Gona: A Nigerian agricultural franchise model providing inputs, financing, training, and market access to smallholder farmers. Comparable in targeting youth employment, smallholder productivity, and bundled service delivery in West African value chains.
• East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation: A foundation focused on smallholder vegetable farmer training and access to improved seeds in Africa and Asia. Comparable to Fresh Logistics' greenhouse vegetable model and Agri-Impact's seed entrepreneur incubation (ECoSIB).

Broad incumbents

• Palladium: A global implementation firm delivering donor-funded development and agribusiness programs. Comparable in managing large multi-country donor projects (USAID, DFID, foundations) and delivering impact at scale across Africa.
• One Acre Fund: A large-scale African smallholder services organization providing inputs, financing, and training to farmers. Comparable in farmer mobilization scale, value chain training, and inclusive financing, though with a stronger direct-to-farmer distribution model than Agri-Impact's B2B/B2G approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AgriImpactLtd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Agri-ImpactTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/agricimpact
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agri-impact-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/agri_impactlimited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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