Description
Trisolace provides commercial urban structures like greenhouses for raising snails to give clients employment, food security, and less-costly protein sources. The company also buys back snails from clients, thereby providing them with market and sustainability.
Market Opportunity/ Problem
According to the Agricultural Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG), Ghana consumes 15k tons of snails each year. Snail slime also has a high demand in Ghana, where 100ml is sold at US$500. Trisolace supports farmers to raise snails and provides a reliable market for mature snails and other products.
Company Information
Years of operation
6
Type of organization
Private company
Stage of the business
Growth stage
Agribusiness focus
Value addition/ processing
Agriculture value chain(s) focus?
Livestock
Primary country of operation
Ghana
Other country(ies) of operation
N/A
How many employees does your business have?
16
Does the business have more than 30% women ownership?
Yes
Does the business have more than 30% youth ownership (under 35 years)?
Yes
Financing and expansion overview
How much capital is the company currently fundraising (US$)?
50k-500k
What is the split between equity and debt?
50% debt and 50% equity