Ground Up Investing

Impact investing arm of Corus International lending two-year working capital ($250k–$1M) to agricultural SMEs…

Main Office: Uganda

Uganda,Kenya,Ghana,Cote d'Ivoire,Congo, Democratic Republic of the

1 Portfolio Company

Investment Range

$250k - $1M

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Debt

Equity

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

Target Stages

Seed

Growth

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

Impact investing arm of Corus International lending two-year working capital ($250k–$1M) to agricultural SMEs that buy directly from smallholder farmers; Fund 2 ($20M target) reached a $6M first close in Oct 2026.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Companies

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

Active mandate covering Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the. Operates across 5 African countries including Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the. Primary operational footprint anchored in Uganda.