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Complete Farmer: Technology to feed Africa – and the world

Africa has the potential to feed itself – and the world. The continent accounts for 60% of our planet’s arable land, and with a young, growing population, Africa has the potential to lead the way in global food security. The African Development Bank has predicted that Africa’s agriculture market could increase in value from USD 280 […]

Mvuvi: Sustainable system change through vertical integration

Mvuvi Holdings is making a positive impact in the communities where they work by focusing on an affordable, efficient protein: tilapia. Vertical integration not only gives them more control over their value chain, but it also allows them to improve more livelihoods along the way. As Africa’s population grows, so too does the continent’s hunger crisis. By July 2025, more than one […]

What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – October 2025

As the year’s final quarter begins, let’s take a look at the stories the Goodwell team has been sharing in the company chat and during our lunch break.  Vatican mandates impactful investing  With over a billion Catholics worldwide, the Catholic Church wields massive influence across the globe. Africa has experienced significant growth in its Catholic population, making it an increasingly powerful […]

What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – September 2025

After a busy month of conferences and reading, Goodwell’s team had plenty to discuss in recent weeks. Here’s a peek inside our team chat to see what’s been on our radar: 2X Global Summit   Gender lens investing has been top of mind for our team lately. Always an important part of our work, it’s garnered some extra […]

What’s on Goodwell’s radar? – August 2025

Currency depreciation, founders’ insights, shifting markets, and making practical impact on the ground; what articles sparked the most conversation in among the Goodwell team this month? How can Africa’s startups thrive in the face of uncertainty? Currency fluctuations and devaluation are, unfortunately, an unavoidable risk for many investments in Africa. The continent’s tech startups, in particular, are […]

Investing in inclusive agriculture to drive systemic impact

Growing, preparing, and enjoying good food is one of humanity’s most basic instincts, and a universally uniting pleasure. But in 2023, between 713 and 757 million people – one out of every eleven people on earth, and one out of every five in Africa – experienced hunger, while billions experienced food insecurity. At the same time, the UNEP […]