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[null,null,null,{"$f":"CONCATENATE(D17, \" Enterprise Profile\")","v":" Enterprise Profile"}]
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[null,"Company overview"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Have you been referred by or received support from any of the following Africa Food Systems Forum partners? ",null,null,null,"Do you wish to have your information excluded from any public facing investment promotion materials (read disclaimers on page 1)"]
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[null,null,null,"Company name",null,"Brief description (Please limit your response to 100 word or less)",null,null,null,"Type of organization",null,"Years in operation"]
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[null,null,null,"Stage of the business",null,"Agribusiness focus",null,"If other, please specify below, otherwise indicate N/A",null,"Agriculture value chain(s) focus? Click all that apply",null,"If other,  specify below, otherwise indicate N/A"]
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[null,null,null,"Point of contact (name, title, email)",null,"Brief description of the market opportunity/ problem (including gaps and how you address it) (Please limit your response to 150 word or less)",null,null,null,"Primary country of operation",null,"Other country(ies) of operation"]
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[null,null,null,"Firm Website",null,"Does the business have more than 51% women ownership?",null,"Is your business leadership team composed of more than 51% women",null,"2022 revenue in US$",null,"2022 EBITDA in US$ (EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)"]
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[null,null,null,"How many employees does your business have?",null,"Does the business have more than 51% youth ownership (under 35 years)?",null,"Is your business leadership team composed of more than 51% youth (under 35 years)?",null,"2021 revenue in US$",null,"2021 EBITDA in US$ (EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)"]
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[null,"Do you engage smallholder farmers in your business? ",null,"If yes, what is the estimate number of smallholder farmers that you engage?",null,"If yes, in what way do you engage smallholder farmers (100 word or less)",null,"Do your products and/or services contribute to improved nutrition? If yes, provide a brief description (100 word or less)",null,"Do you have audited financial statements?",null,"If yes, for how many years?"]
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[null,"Financing and expansion overview"]
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[null,"Brief description of the company's growth plans and vision, and connection to smallholder farmers (Please limit your response to 150 word or less)",null,null,null,"Has the business received outside investment previously?",null,"If yes, what is the total amount, source and nature (instrument) of the investment?",null,"Does the company have existing debt obligations?",null," If yes, what is the estimate amount (in US$)? Can provide a range"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"How much capital is the company currently fundraising (US$)?",null,"What is the split between equity and debt? (In reference to your fundraising amount)",null,"In relation to debt, are you currently in arrears or have you previously been in arrears?",null,"If now or previously in arrears, what is the repayment plan? "]
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[null,"Description of the investment opportunity (Discuss the investment thesis including why the investment is attractive.) (Please limit your response to 150 word or less)",null,null,null,"What is your preferred term period of the investment?",null,"If fundraising for debt, what is the amount in US$, preferred terms (e.g., tenor), and how soon do you need the funding?",null,"If fundraising for debt, do you have collateral valued at least 50% of the loan required? ",null,"If yes, please indicate type of collateral"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"Experience with previous investors (brief description, highlighting pain points) (Please limit your response to 100 word or less)",null,null,null,"Preferred currency of investment",null,"Summary of planned use of funds"]
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[null,"What investor facing materials are available i.e., investment teaser, investment memorandum, financial model etc.? List the material available below",null,null,null,"Could current expansion plans benefit from Business Advisory Services (\"BAS\") / Technical Assistance (\"TA\")? If yes, what type of BAS/TA would be most useful? (Please limit your response to 100 word or less)"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Could your expansion plan benefit from matchmaking for market access opportunities? Please explain"]
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[null,"Climate And Environment Metrics"]
[null,"Business operations: Have you modified or plan to modify your business operations, to adapt to and/or mitigate climate change and/or natural ecosystems deterioration?",null,null,null,"If yes, please provide a brief description of those practices  and the climate/nature context they address (100 words or less)."]
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[null,"Does your business provide products and/or services that help other actors in agrifood systems to adapt to and/or mitigate climate change and natural ecosystems ( land, water, forest,  deterioration )? ",null,null,null,"If yes, please provide a brief description of those products and services and the climate/nature context they are addressing (100 words or less).                                                                                                                                  See Annex for a list of potentially relevant activities."]
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[null,"If you answered Yes to questions 1 or 2, would you be interested in specialist no-cost support to measure and communicate your climate/nature risk/impacts to potential investors? Yes/No. If yes, please elaborate on your needs (100 words or less)."]
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[null,"Governance and other metrics"]
[null,"Decision-making process: Management makes important decisions (e.g. on strategy, hiring new executives, approving budgets) by consensus?",null,null,null,"Board members provide unsolicited advice regarding Day-To-Day management?",null,"Management makes Day-To-Day decisions without interference from the Board of Directors?",null,"Management makes Day-To-Day decisions without interference from other external persons or organizations?"]
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[null,"Have you previously undergone a SCOPE assessment? This is a service provided by an AFSF  partner, SCOPEinsight, that conducts an assessment on enterprises and assigns them a score based on various metrics. If unfamiliar to you, please respond with a \"No\".",null,null,null,"If yes, please confirm in which year you were assessed. If no, indicate N/A",null,null,null,"If yes, please include your SCOPE rating score. If no, indicate N/A"]
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[null,null,null,"Innovation, Scalability and Impact "]
[null,"What are the innovations your project is bringing  (e.g. on doing business differently, digital, technology , apporach, products , process, by consensus?"]
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[null,"Is your project scalable and if yes how ? "]
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[null,"What is the expected impact of the project ? "]

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[null,"The following activities may contribute to climate mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, and maintaining/enhancing nature and biodiversity. A systemic approach by a company will see it adopting several of the activities listed below.Activities may be climate adaptation relevant where they improve productivity and/or farmer incomes and as a result increase the resilience of farmers and businesses to climate shocks. \nClimate mitigation activities are those that enable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, avoid those emissions and/or help sequester carbon in the soil or plants. \n\nActivities may be nature relevant where they discourage increased encroachment of agricultural land into areas of high conservation value."]
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[null,"Please direct any questions or comments to : clic@cpiglobal.org"]
[null,"\n\nClimate and Nature-smart practices on or adjacent to the farm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   – refers to a set of sustainable agricultural practices that help to manage physical climate risks and/or also support conservation, sustainable management, and restoration of both natural and modified ecosystems, benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being.\n\na.\tOn-farm practices  – these activities refer to farming and agricultural production. \n\no\tCrop management (e.g. Mulch cropping, Cover cropping,  Alteration in cropping patterns and rotations, Crop diversification, ,  Integrated Pest Management, weed and grassland management, Pollination management, Improved cultivation techniques, Appropriate fertilizer, and manure use (precision farming), Intercropping, low methane rice cultivation, Organic pesticides, Reduced impact fertiliser, Organic manure/compost, Waste Recycling, Biochar application)\n\no\tLivestock management (e.g. Rotational grazing, Composting, Improved manure handling and storage, Diet supplementation with methane inhibitors, , Silvopasture, ,)\n\no\tWater management (e.g. On-farm water storage: water harvesting, Groundwater development, Breeding for resistance to droughts and floods, Improved drainage system, Introduction of appropriate fish species, Adapting cropping (and fish harvesting) calendar, Precision irrigation, Alternate wet and dry production system (for rice farm), Drip and Solar Irrigation, Water catchment management and harvesting)\n\n\no\tSoil management (e.g.Improving soil water storage, Controlling soil erosion, Improving soil structure with organic matter, Managing soil organic matter for soil carbon sequestration, Boosting nutrient management, Restoration of cultivated peaty soils and degraded lands, Top cover for soil,)\n\no\tEnergy management (e.g. Adopting and maintaining fuel efficient engines, Adopting no-till practices, Heat management of greenhouses, Propeller designs of fishing vessels, Using bio-fertilizers, Efficient machinery manufacture, Use of information and communication technologies)for energy management\n\nb.\tAgroforestry - Defined as the intentional mixing and cultivation of woody perennial species (trees, shrubs, bamboos) alongside agricultural crops in a way that improves the agricultural productivity and ecological function of a site\n\no\tReforestation - Defined as the planting of seedlings over an area with little or no forest canopy to meet specific goals\n\no\tAssisted Natural Regeneration - Defined as the exclusion of threats (e.g., grazing, fire, invasive plants) that had previously prevented the natural regrowth of a forested area from seeds already present in the soil, or from natural seed dispersal from nearby trees.\n\no\tMangrove Tree Restoration - specific interventions in the hydrological flows and/or vegetative cover to create or enhance the ecological function of a degraded mangrove tree site\n\no\tRiparian Restoration - Specific interventions in the hydrological flows and vegetative cover to improve the ecological function of a degraded wetland or riparian area.\n\no\tAvoided deforestation - This occurs when land that would have been demonstrably deforested is not, because of a change in policy, funding, actions, goals, etc.\n\no\tBuffer strips: Buffer strips are vegetated areas, typically planted with grasses or other plants, that are located along the edges of fields or waterways. They can help to reduce soil erosion, trap sediment and pollutants, and provide habitat for wildlife\n.\no\tMultifunctional Field margins: Field margins are areas along the edges of fields that are left uncultivated or planted with native vegetation. They can help to reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife, and enhance landscape connectivity\n\no\tAvoided deforestation - This occurs when land that would have been demonstrably deforested is not, because of a change in policy, funding, actions, goals, etc.\n\no\tBuffer strips: Buffer strips are vegetated areas, typically planted with grasses or other plants, that are located along the edges of fields or waterways. They can help to reduce soil erosion, trap sediment and pollutants, and provide habitat for wildlife\n.\no\tMultifunctional Field margins: Field margins are areas along the edges of fields that are left uncultivated or planted with native vegetation. They can help to reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife, and enhance landscape connectivity\n"]

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[null,"The following activities may contribute to climate mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, and maintaining/enhancing nature and biodiversity. A systemic approach by a company will see it adopting several of the activities listed below.Activities may be climate adaptation relevant where they improve productivity and/or farmer incomes and as a result increase the resilience of farmers and businesses to climate shocks. \nClimate mitigation activities are those that enable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, avoid those emissions and/or help sequester carbon in the soil or plants. \n\nActivities may be nature relevant where they discourage increased encroachment of agricultural land into areas of high conservation value."]
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[null,"Please direct any questions or comments to : clic@cpiglobal.org"]
[null,"Climate and Nature-smart activities in the Agricultural Value Chain                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              – refers to SMEs that facilitate the flow of goods and services from production to consumption. \n\n\na.\tOff-farm - encompasses all agriculture-related activities that occur beyond the farm. Through a supply chain lens, off-farm includes the “middle” and “end” of the process, as agricultural goods leave the farm to ultimately reach the consumer. \n \no\tEquipment leasing and repair – supporting efficient crop management through the provision and/or repair of specialised machinery to farmers and thus potentially reducing area of land farmed and/or encroachment and climate/nature impact, and/or increasing farmer incomes and resilience\n\no\tFencing – where it creates barriers to encroachment and prevents overgrazing in high conservation areas adjacent to farms and/or promotes biodiversity\n\no\tTraceability tools and labels – where they facilitate and incentivise climate and nature practices across the supply chain \n\no\tProcessing and food storage infrastructure to prevent waste including under increased climate stress\n\no\tUrban and peri-urban agriculture potentially reducing area of land farmed and/or encroachment and climate/nature impact,\n\no\tLogistics: Cold Chain, Transport- Cold chain logistics are particularly important for products that require refrigeration or freezing, such as meat, dairy, and fresh produce. Efficient transport logistics can help ensure that products are transported safely and efficiently to their destination to prevent waste including under increased climate stress.\n\no\tMarket linkages - refers to the connections between farmers and buyers in the market. This can include commodity brokerages, value chain integrators, food e-commerce, marketplaces, mechanization access services, certification companies. Market linkages can help farmers access new markets, improve their bargaining power, communicate their environmental credentials, and increase their incomes and therefore climate resilience. "]

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[null,"The following activities may contribute to climate mitigation, climate adaptation and resilience, and maintaining/enhancing nature and biodiversity. A systemic approach by a company will see it adopting several of the activities listed below.Activities may be climate adaptation relevant where they improve productivity and/or farmer incomes and as a result increase the resilience of farmers and businesses to climate shocks. \nClimate mitigation activities are those that enable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, avoid those emissions and/or help sequester carbon in the soil or plants. \n\nActivities may be nature relevant where they discourage increased encroachment of agricultural land into areas of high conservation value."]
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[null,"Please direct any questions or comments to : clic@cpiglobal.org"]
[null,"Climate and Nature Financial and Capacity Building Services\n- refers to SMEs that provide financial services, such as loans, investments, insurance and technical assistance to support climate and nature-smart activities in the agriculture and food systems sector.\nExamples include.\n\no\tPhysical climate risk transfer (e.g., weather index-linked and parametric insurance)\n\no\tEducation/training programmes (extension services) – on climate smart agriculture practices (as listed in section 1)\n\nClimate and Nature Intelligence Solutions\n- refers to SMEs providing data, analytics, and information services, that help farmers, agribusinesses, or other stakeholders make informed decisions to reduce climate and nature risks or enhance their climate and nature contributions in the agriculture and food systems sector.\n\no\tAdvisory and Information Services (climate risk exposure, vulnerability identification & assessment, private field agent networks)\n\no\tData management and operations  - provide farmers with information on weather patterns, soil conditions, and crop yields. These services can help farmers make more informed decisions about crop management and other farm practices.\n\no\tDecision-support tools (e.g., weather alert / warning systems) - weather alert and warning systems can provide farmers with real-time information about weather patterns and help them make informed decisions about crop management. \n\no\tClimate monitoring and forecasting (e.g., mapping, and remote-sensing technologies) - provides farmers with information about climate patterns and help them prepare for potential climate-related risks. Mapping and remote-sensing technologies can help farmers identify areas of potential risk and develop management strategies to address those risks.\n\no\tICTs (e.g., Farming apps, Chat bots, SMS, Interactive voices) – provides farmers with real-time information about weather patterns, crop management practices, and other important information. These tools can help farmers make more informed decisions about crop management, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Additionally, these technologies can be particularly valuable for smallholder farmers who may not have access to traditional extension services or other sources of information."]

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[null,"Status","Stage of the business","Value chain focus","Stage of growth","Description of historical financial statements","Yes / No","Type of financing sought","Source of largest investment to-date","Structure of the investment needed","Type of organization","Years in operation","AGRA partners","Agra crops"]
[null,"Complete","Greenfield","Primary production","Startup","Complete, Audited - 3 Years","Yes","Term loan","Commercial bank","Equity","Cooperative","1-5 years","AECF","Cotton"]
[null,"In progress","Early stage/ Startup","Provision of inputs","Expansion","Complete, Audited - 2 Years","No","Revolving credit facility","Private debt investor","Debt","Private company ","5-10 years","African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP)","Cowpea"]
[null,"Not started","Growth stage","Value addition/ processing","Late Growth","Complete, Audited - 1 Year",null,"Trade finance","Other debt investor","Both equity & debt","Non-profit","10+ years","AfDB","Fruit"]
[null,null,"Mature","Enabling (Digital agriculture/aggregation platforms)",null,"Complete, Unaudited - 3 Years",null,"Receivables financing / factoring","Private equity investor","Other","Other",null,"African Union","Green Grams"]
[null,null,"Turnaround","Enabling (Cold storage)",null,"Complete, Unaudited - 2 Years",null,"Growth equity","Equity - Friends or family",null,null,null,"AGRA","Groundnut"]
[null,null,null,"Enabling (Transport/logistics)",null,"Complete, Unaudited - 1 Year",null,"Equity buyout ","Shareholders equity injection",null,null,null,"Bayer","Hops"]
[null,null,null,"Irrigation",null,"Partial / Incomplete - 3 Years",null,"Repayable grant","Shareholder loans",null,null,null,"Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation","Maize"]
[null,null,null,"Financial services",null,"Partial / Incomplete - 2 Years",null,"Combination of debt and grant","Cash from balance sheet",null,null,null,"CGIAR","Millet"]
[null,null,null,"Other",null,"Partial / Incomplete - 1 Year",null,"Combination of equity and grant","Suppliers",null,null,null,"Corteva","Palm"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Unavailable / Do Not Exist",null,"Combination of debt and equity","Other",null,null,null,"International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)","Pigeon Peas"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other",null,null,null,null,"Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation's (CTA)","Potato"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Farm to Market Alliance","Rice"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"FAO","Sesame"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"GAIN","Sorghum"]
[null,null,null,"Enabling (Digital agriculture/aggregation platforms)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).","Soy"]
[null,null,null,"Enabling (Cold storage)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Global Affairs Canada","Spices"]
[null,null,null,"Enabling (Transport/logistics)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Grow Africa","Sugar"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"IDH","Sunflower"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"IFAD","Sweet Potato"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"IKEA Foundation","Tea"]
[null,null,"Enabling (Transport),   ,Irrigation, Finanancial services",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"International Development Research Centre (IDRC)","Tef"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)","Vegetables"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Mastercard Foundation","Wheat"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NEPAD","Livestock"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Rockefeller Foundation","Ag-related energy"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI)","Other"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU)"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Syngenta"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"UKaid"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"UPL"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"USAID"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"World Food Program (WFP)"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Yara International"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other "]