MT. Atlas Horticulture Initiative Organization Ltd (MAHIO)
Description
MT. Atlas Horticulture Initiative Organization Ltd (MAHIO) empowers youth and women by actively involving them in agribusinesses.
Market Opportunity/ Problem
Many rural smallholder farmers start agribusinesses, but regardless of the increasing demand for the product, they lack the organization and proper skills to maximize their production and return on investment. MAHIO organizes these smallholder farmers into groups, trains them on value addition for their products, and buys or finds a market for the farmer groups’ harvest.
Company Information
Years of operation
5
Type of organization
Private company
Stage of the business
Growth stage
Agribusiness focus
Primary production
Agriculture value chain(s) focus?
Food crops
Primary country of operation
Uganda
Other country(ies) of operation
N/A
How many employees does your business have?
12
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$)?
50k-500k
What is the split between equity and debt?
100% equity