Nigerian agri-tech startup Winich Farms has secured pre-series A funding from Egyptian investment firm DisrupTech Ventures, in what marks the firm’s first investment deal beyond Egypt.
Headquartered in Lagos, Winich Farms is focused on improving market and financial access for smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The startup currently operates in 29 states and connects over 180,000 farmers with off-takers such as food processors and retailers. Its digital platform facilitates produce aggregation and logistics through a decentralised network of local agents.
The company has also introduced the Winich Card, a digital payment solution that allows farmers to build financial transaction histories. This tool supports access to credit, strengthening the company’s financial inclusion mission. Winich has additionally partnered with the Kebbi Agricultural Research Development Agency (KARDA) to provide agronomic support and financing to its farmer network.
Commenting on the investment, Winich Farms CEO and co-founder Attai Riches said: “We are excited to welcome DisrupTech Ventures on board as we enter our next phase of growth. Their experience in scaling early-stage fintechs will be invaluable as we strengthen our operations, empower more farmers, and explore expansion opportunities across Africa and beyond. This partnership reinforces our vision to build a more inclusive and efficient agricultural value chain, starting from Nigeria and reaching out to global markets.”
DisrupTech Ventures managing partner Mohamed Okasha said: “Our investment in Winich reflects our conviction in the potential of Nigeria’s agri-fintech sector and the scalability of its model. Winich is not only solving real problems for smallholder farmers but doing so with a scalable model. Agriculture is also core to Egypt’s economy, and we look forward to sharing insights and best practices between both markets as Winich grows across the continent.”
The funding will support Winich’s operational scale-up and market expansion, including plans to explore new African markets and establish export partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa. The exact investment amount remains undisclosed.
