Partners & Investors

Partner With Purpose

Stawi’s success depends on a strong ecosystem of partners who share our vision of sustainable, farmer-first agriculture. We offer multiple pathways for organizations and individuals to engage with our mission.

Partnership Opportunities

Corporate Partnerships

Supply Chain Integration For companies sourcing cashewnuts or honey, partnering with Stawi offers:

• Fully traceable, ethically sourced products
• Custom branding and private label options
• Impact storytelling for your customers
• Supply security through direct farmer relationships

Current Corporate Partners:

• Premium food retailers in Europe
• Hotel chains committed to sustainable sourcing
• Global food manufacturers seeking traceable ingredients

CSR & Sustainability Programs Align your corporate sustainability goals with tangible impact:

• Carbon offset through tree planting programs
• Employee engagement through farmer sponsorship
• Custom impact projects in specific communities

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Financial Partners

Impact Investors

Stawi offers compelling opportunities for investors seeking:

• Double Bottom Line: Competitive financial returns alongside measurable social impact
• SDG Alignment: Direct contribution to multiple Sustainable Development Goals
• Exit Potential: Growing market and sector interest in ag-tech acquisitions

Current Investment Round: $3.5M

• Equity investment with impact covenants
• Revenue-based financing options
• Minimum investment: $50,000

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Development Finance Institutions

We actively seek partnerships with DFIs and development banks who can provide:

• Patient capital for infrastructure development
• Technical assistance grants
• Trade finance and working capital facilities
• Guarantee products to de-risk farmer lending

Currently engaged with: Several leading Africa-focused DFIs (details available under NDA)

Technical Partners

NGOs & Development Organizations Collaborate with us on:

• Joint programs in overlapping geographies
• Knowledge sharing and best practice development
• Co-funded research initiatives
• Policy advocacy for smallholder-friendly regulations

Research Institutions Partner with us on:

• Agricultural research (varieties, techniques, pest management)
• Impact measurement methodologies
• Climate adaptation studies
• Socioeconomic research

Technology Partners Work with us on:

• Supply chain digitization
• Mobile farmer engagement tools
• Financial services platform development
• IoT and precision agriculture

Donor Opportunities

Philanthropic Support

For foundations and individual donors, Stawi offers targeted giving opportunities:

Farmer Sponsorship Program

$500 sponsors one farmer for one year

• Covers seedlings/hives, training, and support
• Direct connection with your sponsored farmer
• Annual updates on progress and impact

Women’s Empowerment Initiative

Support women-led beekeeping cooperatives

• Fund cooperative formation and training
• Provide equipment and startup support
• Enable financial literacy programs

Youth Agriculture Program

Train the next generation of farmers

• Secondary school agricultural curriculum
• Young farmer starter kits
• Internship and mentorship programs

Infrastructure Fund

Build lasting community assets

• Processing facility construction
• Rural collection centers
• Water and sanitation projects

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Current Partners

Funding Partners

We’re grateful for the support of our financial partners:

• [Impact Investor 1] - Series Seed Lead
• [Foundation 1] - Grant Support
• [DFI 1] - Technical Assistance

Partner logos and testimonials available on request

Implementation Partners

• Regional agricultural extension services
• Local farmer cooperatives and unions
• District and regional governments
• Research institutions and universities

Market Partners

• Premium food importers (Europe, Asia)
• Organic and specialty distributors
• Fair Trade certification bodies
• Quality testing laboratories

Why Partner With Stawi?

Our Track Record

Our Commitments

To Farmers:

• Fair, transparent pricing
• Guaranteed market access
• Ongoing training and support
• Respect for traditional knowledge

To Partners:

• Regular, honest communication
• Impact data transparency
• Ethical business practices
• Long-term relationship focus

To the Environment:

• Zero-deforestation supply chain
• Carbon-positive operations
• Biodiversity protection
• Sustainable water use

Get Started

Ready to explore partnership opportunities? We’d love to hear from you.

For Investors

1. Request our investor deck and financial projections
2. Schedule a call with our CEO
3. Conduct due diligence with access to our data room
4. Agree terms and close

For Corporate Partners

1. Tell us about your sourcing needs or CSR goals
2. We’ll propose custom partnership structures
3. Pilot programs available for new relationships
4. Scale based on mutual success

For Donors

1. Choose your giving focus area
2. Select one-time or recurring support
3. Receive regular impact updates
4. Visit programs when possible

Start the Conversation

Contact Our Partnerships Team

Investment Inquiries: [email protected]

Corporate Partnerships: [email protected]

Donor Relations: [email protected]

General Inquiries: [email protected]

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