Osnat Infrastructure
Description
Osnat is a dry agricultural commodity aggregator and trading company that integrates small-scale production with regional buyers of whole grain and pulse by managing a capitalized and coordinated supply chain for dried agricultural commodities (Maize, Soya, Beans and Rice)
Market Opportunity/ Problem
Due to the current fractured agricultural ecosystem characterized by insufficient on-farm storage, over 30% of Africa’s staple crop production never makes it to the market. This translates to losses of ~US $1.6b annually and sustained food insecurity. Osnat leverages its grain aggregation network and truck transportation capability to link rural production to value responsive formal markets that offer locked-in prices and contracts that benefit smallholder farmers
Company Information
Years of operation
4
Type of organization
Private company
Stage of the business
Growth stage
Agribusiness focus
Enabling (Transport/logistics)
Agriculture value chain(s) focus?
Food crops
Primary country of operation
Uganda
Other country(ies) of operation
Kenya (In pipeline for market expansion)
How many employees does your business have?
28
Does the business have more than 30% women ownership?
Yes
Does the business have more than 30% youth ownership (under 35 years)?
No
Financing and expansion overview
How much capital is the company currently fundraising (US$)?
>1m
What is the split between equity and debt?
100% Debt