Ghana’s Complete Farmer Secures $5M Funding From Symbiotics to Strengthen Smallholder Farming – Empower Africa

Ghanaian agritech pioneer Complete Farmer has secured a USD 5 million debt facility from Swiss impact investor Symbiotics, a move set to accelerate the growth of resilient, market-ready agricultural value chains across West Africa. The investment will help the company scale its operations, bolster logistics, and deepen support to more than 12,000 smallholder farmers with access to high-quality inputs, agronomic guidance, and reliable end markets.

Fueling Growth and Market Access

The new capital is part of a broader USD 22 million Series A round the company is actively raising to power its next phase of expansion. With this funding, Complete Farmer plans to:

• Expand its footprint and capacity across key farming regions in Ghana.
• Strengthen logistics and fulfillment capabilities to reduce bottlenecks from farm to buyer.
• Enhance digital tools that match producers with local and international demand.
• Provide improved access to inputs and agronomic services that meet export-grade standards.

Tech-Enabled Agriculture at Scale

Founded in 2017, Complete Farmer operates a tech-driven model that integrates precision agronomy, a digital marketplace, and physical fulfillment centers. This combination helps smallholder farmers adopt best practices, improve yields and quality, and connect directly with buyers seeking consistent, traceable supply.

Through its platform, fragmented producers gain:

• Precision agronomy protocols and continuous advisory support.
• A digital marketplace to access input suppliers and qualified buyers.
• Efficient logistics and fulfillment hubs to move goods on time and at standard.

The result is a more reliable pathway for smallholders to meet buyer specifications, reduce post-harvest losses, and capture better prices in both domestic and export markets.

Voices from the Partners

“This funding marks a transformative moment, accelerating our journey to build the most efficient agricultural supply chains in Africa. With Symbiotics’ support, we’re equipping farmers with the knowledge, tools, and market access they need to succeed.”

— Desmond Koney, CEO, Complete Farmer

“We’re delighted to back Complete Farmer’s sustainable mission to uplift Ghana’s small-scale producers. Their innovative use of technology to deliver agronomic expertise across a wide network of growers aligns perfectly with our vision for impactful development in emerging economies.”

— Vincent Lehner, Head of Markets, Symbiotics

Why This Matters

Smallholder farmers are central to Ghana’s food security and export potential but often face barriers such as inconsistent inputs, limited market information, fragmented logistics, and lack of working capital. Complete Farmer’s approach—combining digital infrastructure with on-ground agronomy support, market alignment, and fulfillment hubs—offers a practical blueprint to overcome these challenges at scale.

By integrating these services, the company helps farmers:

• Adopt climate-smart and precision agronomy practices to improve yields and quality.
• Comply with export standards and traceability requirements demanded by global buyers.
• Reduce inefficiencies and costs across the supply chain, from production to delivery.

Looking Ahead

With Symbiotics’ backing and the ongoing Series A raise, Complete Farmer is positioned to deepen its impact across Ghana’s agricultural ecosystem. The company is already scaling operations and building resilience within value chains—demonstrating how technology, market connectivity, and targeted logistics can unlock greater opportunity and income for smallholder producers.

As Complete Farmer continues to expand its network and capabilities, it aims to set a new benchmark for efficient, inclusive, and export-ready agricultural supply chains in West Africa.