We make smallholder farming in Africa pay
Emata is a Ugandan fintech and licensed MFI. We embed finance directly into agricultural value chains, so farmers can invest in their farms, and agri companies can plan with confidence.
Because when farmers grow, companies grow — and Africa grows.
Because when farmers grow, companies grow — and Africa grows.
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Our story
2020
We started Emata out of our frustration that African banks were not using new tech and big data to finance farmers.
Farmers account for 20-30% of African economies but only receive a fraction of loans.
In March 2020, we set out to solve agricultural financing! In December, we received our Microfinance License in Uganda.
Farmers account for 20-30% of African economies but only receive a fraction of loans.
In March 2020, we set out to solve agricultural financing! In December, we received our Microfinance License in Uganda.
2021
2022
We expanded from dairy into maize, oilseeds & coffee.
We also joined the Norrsken Impact Accelerator in Stockholm, Sweden.
We also joined the Norrsken Impact Accelerator in Stockholm, Sweden.
2023
We raised a $2.4 million seed round backed by African Renaissance Partners, Norrsken VC, DRK Foundation, Zephyr Acorn, Marcus Boström & the Dutch Embassy.
We were also named "Best Newcomer" in the world at the Global Startup Awards!
We were also named "Best Newcomer" in the world at the Global Startup Awards!
And now?
We are scaling up across East Africa, and exploring new value chains.
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Emata is a licensed Microfinance Institution. Visit us at our offices in Kampala and Mbarara for a glass of milk and a demo.
Call us: +256 (0) 741 445 718