Recycl’Africa
Description
Recycl’Africa is a private registered company in Rwanda, that produces fertilizer from organic solid waste
Market Opportunity/ Problem
Recycl’Africa is resolving two problems: 1. First is the lack of organic fertilizer to farmers 2. Second is air and water pollution caused by the waste in landfill sites in the city of Musanze in Rwanda. They receive the waste from the city, sort it and recycle organic waste into organic fertilizer then sell it to farmers.
Company Information
Years of operation
2.8
Type of organization
Partnership
Stage of the business
Early stage/ Startup
Agribusiness focus
Provision of inputs
Agriculture value chain(s) focus?
Food crops
Primary country of operation
Rwanda
Other country(ies) of operation
N/A
How many employees does your business have?
21
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$)?
$250k-$500k
What is the split between equity and debt?
70% Debt and 30% Equity