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Years ago, when I was starting out in the AI world, I came across a profound piece of research from Google indicating that one empowered woman in Africa directly impacts eight other people. I was astonished! Further digging into Michael Frese’s work reinforced how critical this demographic is—not just to the continent, but to the entire planet. This realization has guided much of my career in building cutting-edge AI and data tools aimed at empowering women. By uplifting this group, we help uplift the world—and create lasting, positive change. Today, I’m thrilled at how we’re driving sustainable impact at scale for millions of women through agrails and the technologies we continue to build. From enabling carbon credits and sustainability compliance, to expanding financial inclusivity through climate finance (lending and insurance) in partnership with others, we are taking concrete steps toward a better future. I’m inspired by what the future holds—step by step, brick by brick. In the words of Tunde Onakoya: “We must win, but if we don’t win, we must show courage in our efforts.” Indeed, it is possible to do great things from a small place. Thank you, Team agrails, for all the wonderful work you’re doing and for helping shape our shared future. And yes, we now need to come out of stealth mode haha. Happy Women’s Year! What have you done to empower women this March? #WomensMonth #AI #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #FinancialInclusion #agrails #WomenInTech

While Women’s Month celebrations might end today else where, agrails commitment to gender inclusion continues every day. It’s in our DNA! Women deserve more than recognition, they deserve systems that work for them and through our AI-driven platforms and our commitment to 2X Challenge, we are breaking barriers and unlocking opportunities for women globally because we know that when women grow, economies thrive. #HappyWomen’sYear from agrails! with Mwenda M. Rachel Athieno #ClimateJustice #2XChallenge #AIforInclusion #GenderFinance #InclusiveGrowth

Our 2024 Annual Impact Report reflects the impressive work our portfolio companies and pilot partners do to build and scale climate adaptation and resilience solutions.    Key milestones:    ▪️ Making 8 new investments within our Resilient Future Thesis  ▪️ Growing our global team with 6 new members across key markets  ▪️ Reaching 37 million customers with impactful products and services  ▪️ Launching a first-of-its-kind Climate Adaptation & Resilience Framework     Want to learn more about our work?    Read our report here: https://lnkd.in/gx2DSsYi    #ImpactReport2024 #MCVImpact2024 #ClimateInnovation Ábaco | agrails | AgriAku | AquaRech LTD | Arifu | Bitmama | Ndovu | Complete Farmer | Stable Foods | Open Forest Protocol | Verqor | KalPay | Umoja Labs | Kuunda | Ejara | Floodbase | Goldfinch | ignitia | Payhippo | imali.click | OKO | Boost Technology | Meridia | Turaco | Powered by People (PBP) | PULA | Wasoko | Levee | Kofa | Power Financial Wellness, Inc. | Fibrazo | tappi | Tolbi | Epoch | Popular Power | Satellites on Fire | Seabex | MazaoHub | Poás Bioenergy

It's an honor and exciting to get to work with talented entrepreneurs like Mwenda M. and amazing teams like agrails that are putting AI to work for ag by advancing first-mile data analysis in Africa

Welcome to the portfolio agrails! Data is transforming industries, and agriculture is no exception. AgRails is leading the charge on this transformation in Africa. Smallholder farmers feed a significant portion of the global population, yet these farmers face immense challenges accessing accurate data for decision-making, and face barriers to accessing financial solutions such as loans and insurance. By enriching low-resolution satellite imagery with cutting-edge generative AI, AgRails provides granular, actionable insights for smallholder farmers. The results? ➡️ Improved access to credit and insurance  ➡️ Greater market competitiveness for Africa’s agricultural exports  ➡️ Smarter decisions in the face of climate change AgRails is a data intelligence solution that delivers real-time data insights tailored to micro-climates. This precision data enables decision-makers including insurance companies, agricultural finance providers and cooperatives to create more affordable, timely, and customized solutions for smallholder farmers. “We envision a world where climate and agriculture insurance is available to the most vulnerable populations in minutes, not six months, and 70% cheaper than it is now” Mwenda, CEO and Co-founder of AgRails. With early traction and an experienced team, AgRails are proving that AI is invaluable in Adaptive Agriculture and Climate-Smart technologies in Africa. Read more about why we invested here: https://lnkd.in/egXEExCu

We’re thrilled to see the incredible progress agrails has made in such a short time! It is an honor to support agrails’s mission to empower the next 2 billion lives. They embody the future of inclusive climate fintech and the unwavering innovation needed to build a resilient future.

What a year 2024 has been for agrails! By 2050, 1 in 4 people globally will be African, and 1 in 3 members of the global workforce will hail from the continent. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call to action. On January 21, 2024, we officially launched agrails with one ambitious goal: to build the operating system for climate finance, sustainability, and carbon credits in Africa. Our mission is to empower the next 2 billion lives with seamless access to tools that ensure sustainable, reliable, and equitable financing for those who need it most. And what a journey it’s been so far: 🌍 16,000+ metric tonnes of carbon emissions avoided through our agrails Gen AI technology (Holmes AI). 📏 1.8 billion square meters (over 252,000 football fields!) of farms intelligently detected and delineated in minutes with over 93% accuracy, saving our customers millions of dollars in costs. 💡 Africa’s most robust Carbon and Biomass AI models, with 14+ million model parameters, driving insights on GHG emissions, deforestation, and carbon sequestration. 💰 $7M+ in contracted revenue, with our technology enabling millions more in actuarial risk and underwriting solutions. 🌍 Actively supporting customers across 5 African countries, driving impact on a continental scale. (And yes, there’s more—some secrets are better kept for now 😉). We owe a huge thank you to our angels, Kevin Rodrigues and Oji Udezue, and our incredible investors — Future Africa, Persistent, TLcom Capital LLP, and Mercy Corps Ventures — for believing in our vision of a more sustainable, financed, and future-proofed planet. To our customers and partners: Thank you for daring to transform your industries from the ground up. Together, we’re creating real, lasting change. To our Seal Team 9: You’ve been nothing short of extraordinary. From late nights and heated debates to laughter and breakthroughs, you’ve shown what’s possible when a team is united by purpose. Let’s keep building the world’s most lovable product and delivering it into the hands of those who need it most. As we look to 2025, the work ahead is immense, but so is the opportunity for impact. This is still Day One for us. The rent is due, and we’re ready to pay it. Here’s to a sustainable, impactful, and transformative New Year! 🎉 #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #AIForGood #CarbonCredits #Africa2050 #Agrails #Teamwork #HappyNewYear Alex Royea Mathew Saunders Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Tobias Ruckstuhl, CMA V. Chinyere Inya Toukam Ngoufanke Wairimu Karanja Ismail Olasunkanmi Maurizio Caio Philippe Griffiths Toffene Kama Rofem Egbe * Watch out for our new website and branding 😁

We love this breakdown on regenerative farming by CNBC. ☘ Regenerative farming refers to practices focused on replenishing the soil’s nutrients, including no-till cultivation, rotational cattle grazing, using fewer synthetic fertilizers, and planting cover crops. In addition to making soil and crops healthier, the practices help to sequester CO2. At Agrails, we are building the infrastructure that makes it possible for African farmers and financial institutions to price climate risk and grow financial opportunity across the continent with agriculture. https://lnkd.in/dWmiiER7 #agriculture #regenerativefarming #sustainability

Excited for what’s coming up! AgRails to the world!

Much has been discussed about the carbon market; here is how it actually works. Lombard Odier Group, in partnership with the Financial Times, explains the difference between voluntary and compliance carbon markets and outlines the importance of high-integrity carbon projects. The explainer also examines how investors can support companies’ decarbonization strategies and diversify their portfolios via carbon markets. https://lnkd.in/gw4yxD-Y #carbonmarket #investing #decarbonising