Complete Farmer Secures EU Backing to Boost Northern Ghana’s Agritech Network

Ghanaian agritech startup Complete Farmer has received roughly €2.2 million ($2.5 million) in funding from the EU-backed AgriFI initiative, managed by EDFI Management Company. The investment will go toward building six rural fulfillment centers across five northern regions in Ghana, aimed at enhancing aggregation, quality assurance, and logistics services for smallholder farmers.

Established in 2017 by Desmond Koney, Complete Farmer runs a digital platform that streamlines agricultural trade. Its two main services are CF Grower, which provides smallholder farmers with data-driven farming guidelines and access to input suppliers and CF Buyer, which connects global commodity buyers to traceable, export-quality produce.

This new funding supports Complete Farmer’s expansion in line with the AgriFI Ghana Country Window’s goal of promoting inclusive rural development. By strengthening infrastructure in underserved regions, the initiative is projected to impact over 5,000 smallholder farmers initially, with a long-term target of reaching 50,000 farmers by 2028.

EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, emphasized that the investment extends beyond a single startup, it uplifts entire farming communities by facilitating better access to quality inputs, agronomic guidance, and dependable market connections. This, he noted, leads to more efficient operations, increased crop yields, and improved incomes for farmers across northern Ghana.

Rodrigo Madrazo García de Lomana, CEO of EDFI Management Company, stated that the investment aligns with the organisation’s goal of advancing sustainable agricultural value chains. He noted that the upcoming fulfillment centers will enhance supply chain connections while creating measurable value for both farmers and buyers.

Complete Farmer distinguishes itself from typical agritech ventures through a hybrid approach that integrates digital innovation with physical infrastructure. Instead of relying solely on software, the company is building essential logistics hubs to close critical gaps in storage, quality assurance, and post-harvest handling.

This latest funding complements Complete Farmer’s growth trajectory. In 2023, the company secured $10.4 million in pre-Series A capital to strengthen its operations, broaden its reach across West Africa, and roll out embedded finance tools. While that round laid the groundwork, the EU-supported investment now paves the way for more targeted rural expansion in northern Ghana.

This new investment positions Complete Farmer to drive large-scale agricultural transformation, expanding market access, minimizing post-harvest losses, and fostering long-overdue economic inclusion across some of Ghana’s most underserved northern regions.

Complete Farmer is enhancing its tech-driven platform by developing rural infrastructure that delivers direct value to smallholder farmers—bringing market access, quality inputs, and post-harvest support closer to the farm level.

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