Walusiya Investments
Description
Walusiya Investments is a retail-based farm input and tools distributor based in Malawi.
Market Opportunity/ Problem
Malawi is mainly dependent on agriculture, and therefore the market opportunity for the various inputs is significant. Walusiya provides smallholders, who make the majority of the farmers in the country, with much-needed high-quality inputs. At the moment, many farmers have to go long distances to access quality inputs at often high prices. The company makes these inputs readily available to farmers based on the need and crop cycle.
Company Information
Years of operation
8
Type of organization
Sole Proprietorship
Stage of the business
Growth stage
Agribusiness focus
Provision of inputs
Agriculture value chain(s) focus?
Other
Primary country of operation
Malawi
Other country(ies) of operation
N/A
How many employees does your business have?
15
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?
21% debt, 79% equity