Good Nature Agro

Company Description

Good Nature Agro is led by a dynamic team of co-founders and an experienced board. Our founding team includes; Carl Jensen (CEO) brings expertise in agriculture and soil management; Sunday Silungwe (Director of Communication) specializes in innovation and farmer engagement; and Kellan Hays (Chief of Staff, Board Secretary) has 20 years of experience in environmental and social impact. The Board is chaired by Faith Mukutu (CEO of Zambeef), with members Siobhan Franklin (impact investment and finance expert) and Yamfwa Chinyanta (organizational development leader). Together, the team combines deep agricultural knowledge, international business expertise, and governance experience to drive GNA’s mission of transforming smallholder farmer livelihoods.

Team

Good Nature Agro is led by a dynamic team of co-founders and an experienced board. Our founding team includes; Carl Jensen (CEO) brings expertise in agriculture and soil management; Sunday Silungwe (Director of Communication) specializes in innovation and farmer engagement; and Kellan Hays (Chief of Staff, Board Secretary) has 20 years of experience in environmental and social impact. The Board is chaired by Faith Mukutu (CEO of Zambeef), with members Siobhan Franklin (impact investment and finance expert) and Yamfwa Chinyanta (organizational development leader). Together, the team combines deep agricultural knowledge, international business expertise, and governance experience to drive GNA’s mission of transforming smallholder farmer livelihoods.

Countries of Operation

Zambia, Malawi, South Africa

Ownership of Company

Joint Local and American (98% Other, 2% Local)

Number of years since incorporated

11 Years

Stage

Growth stage

Annual Revenue (in EUR)

EUR 5,000,000 - 10,000,000

Number of employees

101-500

Project Pitch

Good Nature Agro (GNA) is a for-profit social enterprise founded in 2014 with a mission to move smallholder farmers from poverty into the middle class. We partner with over 23,000 farmers across Zambia, Malawi and South Africa to produce high-quality legume seeds and staple crops that strengthen food security and incomes. Business Model Our model integrates smallholder farmers into a reliable value chain. GNA provides farmers with quality inputs, training and agronomic support through a USSD platform and extension services. Farmers then supply seed and commodities back to GNA under guaranteed purchase agreements. We process and package these products, selling them to commercial buyers, governments, and NGOs. Revenue is generated through seed and commodity sales. Operations GNA operates through a network of hubs located close to farming communities, ensuring efficient aggregation, storage, and distribution. Our digital platform supports farmer engagement, traceability and market access. We are also investing in climate-smart agriculture, irrigation, and solar solutions to build resilience against droughts. This integrated system has increased farmer incomes from $113 to up to $777 while securing consistent supply for buyers.

Total Project Cost (in EUR)

EUR 10,000,000

Financing needs (in EUR)

EUR 3,000,000

Type of financing needed

Debt; Grant

Planned allocation of fundraising capital

Expansion (expanding an existing activity)