The Hivos Food & Lifestyle Fund invests in food companies in Southern Africa to make a measurable impact, as well as, financial returns. We believe in a sustainable food system from farm-to-fork, that facilitates healthy, diversified diets and incorporate local foods that are produced in ways that increase biodiversity and restore soils.
In which countries do we invest?
Malawi, South Africa and Zambia have our focus.
Is it for you?
Would €50,000 to €250,000, by means of an equity investment or convertible loan, allow your company to achieve substantial growth?
Are you involved in:
- Value added food products – production and retail
- Reinventing local traditional food products
- (Peri-)Urban farming
- Innovative solutions for food handling & transport
- Agri-Tech
- Food waste reduction
Furthermore, do you already have:
- €100,000 annual turnover
- a profitable company
- 2 years of audited accounts
- a strong and dedicated team
- good company documentation
- loyal customers
- and, scalability on both finance and impact?
If the answer to the above questions were all yes, the Hivos Food & Lifestyle Fund might be interesting for you! Feel free to contact Nsamwa via the contacts page.
If you’d like to join us in creating impact through helping these entrepreneurs, their employees and communities – have a look at our impact and partners page.