Brentwood (Bucabella)
Description
Bucabella is involved in the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) value chain, from vine multiplication, tuber production, and value addition. The Company supplies vines to small and large scale farmers.
Market Opportunity/ Problem
Orange Fleshed sweet potatoes consumption is being promoted by various players including NGOs and Government owing to their high nutritional value. However, there are currently no private players involved in the commercial production of this potato type. Bucabella is filling in this gap in the market.
Company Information
Years of operation
2
Type of organization
Private company
Stage of the business
Early stage/ Startup
Agribusiness focus
Provision of inputs
Agriculture value chain(s) focus?
Food crops
Primary country of operation
Zimbabwe
Other country(ies) of operation
N/A
How many employees does your business have?
10
Does the business have more than 30% women ownership?
Yes
Does the business have more than 30% youth ownership (under 35 years)?
Yes
Financing and expansion overview
How much capital is the company currently fundraising (US$)?
500k-1m
What is the split between equity and debt?
20% equity and 80% debt