Agrikaab

Mohamed M. Jimale

Agrikaab is an agrifood startup that enables investment in agriculture in East Africa.

Product description Brand name and product description

Agrikaab, formerly known as Ari.farm, is an online platform that enables people worldwide to become digital livestock farmers/traders. The platform is actively based in Somalia and now has customers from 35 countries since its launch. This platform enables investment in farming projects and livestock sales in East Africa to help boost local agriculture and create jobs.

The platform has received recognition from Business Challenge as winner of best social enterprise, winner of best newcomer startup in Sweden 2017 from Nordic Startup Awards, and winner of pitch corner from Seed Stars Summit.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

East Africa: Somalia, Kenya

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The mobile app can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple App Store and web version

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free app download. The cost to purchase offerings on the app varies, and payment methods to conduct in-app sales include credit/debit cards, bank transfer, Transferwise and cryptocurrency

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.
SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Investors, traders, and farmers

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