SOPROSA

Name

SOPROSA

Legal name

SOPROSA SARL

Website

https://soprosa-mali.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Seeds and Inputs

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Support Activities for Crop Production (1151), Corn Farming (11115)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGAAAF

Sorghum & Millet Farming

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Cereal & Grain Farming (Wheat, Corn, Rice, Barley, Oats)

SECONDARYAFAGAEAF

Corn (Maize) for Starch Farming

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Sugar & Starch Crop Farming (Sugarcane, Sugar Beet, Potatoes for Starch)

Keywords

• Improved seed production
• Agricultural inputs distribution
• Crop seed varieties
• Farmer technical support
• Agricultural financing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sikasso

HQ country

Mali

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seed Production and Sales: Production and sale of improved seeds for maize, millet, rice, sorghum, and cowpea to agricultural producers.
2. Agricultural Inputs Distribution: Sale of quality agricultural inputs including fertilizers to support crop production.
3. Technical Support Services: Technical assistance provided to producers to improve agricultural outcomes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SOPROSA SARL produces and distributes improved crop seeds (maize, millet, rice, sorghum, and cowpea) and sells quality agricultural inputs such as fertilizers. The company also provides technical support services and agricultural financing solutions to local and regional farmers in Mali and the broader West African sub-region, with the mission of making high-quality seeds and fertilizers accessible at affordable prices to combat food insecurity.

Product overview

SOPROSA (Société de Production de Semences Améliorées) is a single-product/service portfolio centered on agricultural seed production and distribution. The core offerings consist of improved seed production (maize, millet, rice, sorghum, cowpea), quality agricultural inputs sales, technical support for producers, agricultural financing solutions, and an efficient distribution network. These services work together as an integrated agricultural value chain, combining seed production with input distribution and farmer support services to maximize yields and combat food insecurity in Mali and the West African sub-region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production de semences de maïs, mil, riz, sorgho, et niébé (Improved Seeds) Production of improved, high-quality planting seeds for maize, millet, rice, sorghum, and cowpea — sold to local and regional agricultural producers in Mali and the West African sub-region.
• Vente d'intrants agricoles de qualité (Agricultural Inputs Sales) Sale of quality agricultural inputs, including fertilizers and related agricultural products, to support crop production for local and regional producers.
• Appui technique aux producteurs (Technical Support Services) Technical assistance and advisory services provided to agricultural producers to help maximize yields and ensure proper use of seeds and inputs.
• Solutions de Financement Agricole (Agricultural Financing Solutions) Agricultural financing solutions offered to support farmers and producers in accessing capital for their agricultural activities.
• Distribution d'Intrants Agricoles (Agricultural Inputs Distribution Network) Distribution network service ensuring timely delivery of improved seeds and other agricultural inputs to producers across Mali and the broader West African sub-region.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with AGRA to ensure quality products and support agricultural development in Mali and the sub-region. AGRA is an African-led organization focused on transforming agriculture across the continent.
• Ministry of Agriculture (Mali)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Malian Ministry of Agriculture to support agricultural development policies and ensure alignment with national agricultural strategies.
• IER (Institut d'Economie Rurale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IER, the national agricultural research institute of Mali, to develop and improve seed varieties and agricultural techniques.
• ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ICRISAT, an international agricultural research organization, to access improved crop varieties and research expertise for semi-arid tropical crops.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Western Seed Company: Western Seed is a Kenyan hybrid seed company producing improved maize and other crop varieties for smallholder African farmers. It is comparable as a regionally focused, smaller-scale seed producer competing against larger incumbents in African markets.
• Dryland Seed Limited: Dryland Seed produces drought-tolerant seed varieties for semi-arid African environments, particularly for crops like sorghum, millet, and cowpea. Comparable to SOPROSA in its focus on drought-resilient crops serving smallholders in challenging agro-ecological zones.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Bayer Crop Science is a global agricultural input major offering seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions worldwide. Comparable to SOPROSA as a seed industry participant with African market ambitions, though operating at vastly greater scale and across broader product lines.
• Corteva: Corteva is a global seed and crop protection company with significant operations in Africa, including through Pannar Seed. Comparable as a broad seed industry incumbent competing in West African staple crop markets where SOPROSA also operates.
• Syngenta: Syngenta is a global agricultural science company providing seeds and crop protection across Africa. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in the seed industry expanding into emerging African markets, potentially competing with SOPROSA for institutional buyers.

Regional players

• East African Seed Company: East African Seed produces and distributes improved crop seeds for East African smallholder farmers. Comparable to SOPROSA as a regional seed company serving smallholders in a similar developing-market context, though focused on East rather than West Africa.

Direct peers

• Kenya Seed Company: Kenya Seed Company is a leading East African seed producer offering improved varieties for maize, sorghum, millet, beans, and other staples. It is comparable as a multi-crop seed producer serving smallholder farmers with technical support services in a developing African market.
• Pannar Seed: Pannar Seed is a major African seed producer (now a Corteva subsidiary) focusing on maize, sunflower, soybean, and other crops across Africa. Comparable to SOPROSA as a multi-crop seed company with regional African presence and partnerships with research institutions.
• SeedCo: SeedCo is a pan-African seed company producing improved maize, soybean, wheat, and other crop seeds across multiple African markets. It is directly comparable as a multi-crop African seed producer with sub-regional distribution ambitions similar to SOPROSA.

Others

• AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa): AGRA is an African-led organization funding and supporting agricultural transformation across the continent. Although AGRA is a strategic partner rather than a competitor, it is thematically related as an ecosystem participant shaping the African seed and inputs market in which SOPROSA operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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