Mazaohub Raised $2M to Expand Ai Powered Climate – Smart Farming in Africa

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MazaoHub, a Tanzanian agri-tech startup, has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to expand its AI-powered climate-smart farming solutions across Africa.

This investment combines $1.5 million in equity funding, led by Catalyst Fund with participation from Nordic Impact Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures, elea Foundation, Impacc, and DOB Equity, and $500,000 in non-dilutive capital from the Livelihood Impact Fund.

Key Features of MazaoHub’s Model:

• Tech and Touch Approach: MazaoHub’s hybrid model blends AI-powered soil intelligence with in-person farmer support via Farmer Excellence Centers, also known as “agricultural clinics.”
• Soil Intelligence: The startup uses low-cost soil sensors and portable testing kits to provide farmers with precise
  recommendations on fertilizer use, irrigation, and organic manure
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• Market Access: MazaoHub’s platform connects farmers directly to buyers with full traceability from soil data to shipment, ensuring transparency and better prices for farmers.
• Financial Inclusion: The startup has partnered with CRDB Bank Foundation to provide financial products to smallholder farmers, using real-time agronomy data to validate productivity and creditworthiness.

Impact and Goals:

• Climate Benefits: MazaoHub’s model aims to reduce fertilizer use by up to 30%, boost organic manure adoption fivefold, and optimize irrigation, resulting in lower emissions, water savings, and improved soil health.
• Scaling Operations: The funding will accelerate production of soil kits and sensors, expand Farmer Excellence Centers across Tanzania, and roll out the (link unavailable) platform more widely.
• Farmer Benefits: Over 500,000 farmers are expected to benefit from the partnership with CRDB Bank Foundation, gaining access to loans, quality agricultural inputs, precision farming tools, and market opportunities .

MazaoHub is a Tanzanian agri-tech startup that’s making waves in climate-smart farming. Here’s what they’re all about
MazaoHub uses a unique “Tech and Touch” model, combining AI-powered soil intelligence with in-person support from agronomists through their Farmer Excellence Centers.

This approach helps smallholder farmers boost productivity, reduce costs, and adopt more sustainable practices.

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