The proposed agribusiness venture will focus on the cultivation, processing, packaging, storage, and sale of natural medicines, essential oils, and seed oils. By capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative medicine and nutritional foods, the business will offer a diverse range of products made from locally sourced plants and herbs. This initiative aims to meet market demand while creating employment opportunities for local harvesters and farm workers.

Agr-smart tech is an agritech manufacturing company that specialises in producing innovative sensors for the agriculture industry. Focusing on leveraging technology and automation to improve efficiency and sustainability, we design and manufacture cutting-edge equipment for farmers, agricultural businesses, and food producers in South Africa. Our products range from smart farming systems such as our Pedology 7-in-1 sensor and precision reading of environmental elements to sustainable irrigation and soil nutrition protection solutions such as our worm tea fertilizer. 

By combining industry

We are South Africa’s first digital-based buying group working with farmers to help ​you purchase inputs, at a fair price.

Our digital platform (Web & App) connects farmers with suppliers, making it easier ​than ever to buy agricultural commodities and supplies.

We have access to over 13,000 products and can offer most of what a farmer ​regularly needs.

Welcome to our dynamic startup, where we combine the best of fresh produce, vibrant flora, and exceptional culinary services. Our diverse offerings include:

  • Fresh Eggs: We raise healthy, free-range chickens that produce high-quality eggs. Our eggs are fresh, nutritious, and perfect for all your cooking and baking needs.
  • Plants and Flowers: We offer a beautiful selection of plants and flowers, including indoor and outdoor varieties. Whether you're looking to brighten your home or enhance your garden, our plants are carefully nurtured to thrive in any environment.
  • Catering Services: Our catering

We are a specialized dealer in agricultural inputs and farm feeds, committed to enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. Our offerings include:

  • Agricultural Inputs and Farm Feeds:
  • Organic Fertilizer and Animal Health Booster (Mokelikeli): 
  • Motoho
  • Khemere: 
  • Basotho Soup Mix

We manufacture hydroponics systems and train agricultural graduates in smart farming. We use hydroponics to grow food from the ground up, which saves water, recycles nutrients, and maximises land space.

Prezidentiel is a private investment company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with holdings in innovative product and service providers. We intend to expand our business over Africa in the future.

VestedWorld is an early-stage investor in businesses based in emerging markets.

Wesmop is a decarbonisation solution for high-emitting industries, Wesmop is a carbon capture for utilisation and fertiliser manufacturing business. We capture carbon dioxide from industrial resources and reuse the captured carbon to manufacture carbon-based fertilisers. 

Overview of your opportunity

AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa, in partnership with Nedbank is calling for application for the 2024 cohort. 

AWIEF Growth Accelerator is a flagship enterprise development programme designed to support early-stage and high-growth-oriented women-owned and women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) with growth strategy training, corporate advisory, mentoring, networks, and access to finance.

Applications are invited from WSMEs operating in; 

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