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Active Pilot — Selected farmers in Nigeria for pilot program | Abuja, Nigeria

Harvesting Growth,
Securing Future

KrediGrain Limited is Nigeria's pioneering Agro-Fintech company bridging the credit gap for smallholder farmers. We offer data-driven input credit with an inflation-proof Repayment in Kind model — turning every harvest into a financial milestone.

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Inflation-Proof Credit Model
Guaranteed Off-take Contracts
Intelligence-Driven Farming
Repayment in Kind (RiK)
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Agro-Fintech
Sector
Abuja, Nigeria
Headquarters
Selected farmers in Nigeria for pilot program
Current Milestone
Repayment in Kind
Flagship Model
Inflation-Proof
Credit Model
Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

The principles behind every input package, every farm boundary we map, and every bag of grain we help turn into income.

Our Mission

Credit and inputs that move with the harvest

KrediGrain exists to replace high-interest cash cycles with a farmer-first model: we deliver premium inputs and practical support, map farms with transparency, and collect repayment in standardized grain at clean aggregation points—so obligations align with production, not panic selling at harvest.

Our mission is to make agricultural finance predictable and dignified—strengthening smallholder livelihoods and the reliability of Nigeria’s food supply chain.

Inputs and intelligence tailored to verified smallholders
Off-take and aggregation designed before the season starts
Repayment in Kind that tracks real output, not volatile cash
Our Vision

Every harvest connected to a fair, ready market

We envision an ecosystem where farmers are assessed on farm intelligence and track record—not only on traditional collateral—where buyers are committed early, and where grain is treated as the tangible asset it is.

KrediGrain aims to be the trusted bridge from farm gate to formal offtake—scaling responsibly from pilot communities toward national reach while keeping the farmer at the center.

Data-led credit and monitoring across more farming communities
Seamless links between growers, processors, and feed markets
A durable RiK pipeline that absorbs macro shocks, not farmers
Founding Philosophy

"To move beyond cash-based lending by leveraging the intrinsic value of agricultural yields — because the grain a farmer grows is as real and as valuable as any currency."

Repayment in kind

From cash stress to predictable growth

The same four seasons, two different cycles: on the left, cash-debt pressure repeats; on the right, KrediGrain’s Kind cycle aligns inputs, mapping, harvest, and grain repayment so farmers can finish the season with clarity and a fair share of profit.

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The cash debt cycle

The old way — high interest, high uncertainty

1

High-interest cash loans

Farmers take costly cash loans to buy inputs. Informal rates are often extreme—60% or more is common in many markets—before a single bag of fertilizer is opened.

2

Planting & harvest

Under cash stress, the harvest is often small or average—the field carries most of the risk while repayment clocks keep ticking.

3

High input costs

Seed, fertilizer, and logistics consume scarce cash before the crop is sold—leaving little buffer when prices dip at harvest.

4

Struggle to repay cash

Farmers face empty pockets trying to pay back in cash. Unable to comfortably buy next season’s inputs, the cycle continues.

The KrediGrain kind cycle

Repayment in kind — finish well

1

Premium inputs No cash upfront

We supply hybrid seed and fertilizer directly to the farm—branded, quality inputs without a cash outlay at planting.

2

We help map your farm

Boundaries and plots are mapped with transparency—so support, monitoring, and planning align with the real field.

3

Bumper harvest

Better inputs plus agronomic insight aim for maximum yield—full bags and a season that rewards the work put in.

4

Payment in kind (grain repayment)

Farmers deliver standardized bags of maize or grain to a clean KrediGrain aggregation point. After RiK, KrediGrain pays the farmer the remaining profit.

Why choose KrediGrain?

No cash debt stress

Zero interest on inputs—credit is structured around grain, not compounding cash recovery.

Bumper harvest

Better seeds, better support—designed for stronger results in the field.

Secure market

We buy your grain—offtake aligned so harvest has a destination.

Educational summary for farmers and partners; process details may vary by programme and location.

The KrediGrain Advantage

Three Pillars of Agricultural Transformation

Our integrated model creates a closed-loop system where data, credit, and market access work together — ensuring no farmer is left without finance and no harvest is left without a buyer.

Service A

AgriCredit Intelligence

We utilize proprietary data models to assess farmer reliability and yield potential. Our credit is based not on collateral, but on the "Intelligence" of the soil and the farmer's track record — making finance truly accessible to those who need it most.

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Service B

Repayment in Kind (RiK)

To combat inflation and currency volatility, KrediGrain accepts standard bags of Maize, Rice, and other agricultural products as loan repayment. This simplifies the financial burden on the farmer and secures physical commodities for our off-take partners.

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Service C

Market Access Intelligence

We act as a strategic bridge, securing Off-take Contracts with large-scale processors and feed mills before the seeds are even planted. We ensure that 100% of the harvest has a high-value destination — eliminating price risk for farmers.

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Flagship Innovation

The "Repayment in Kind" Difference

Traditional lending forces farmers to convert crops to cash at the worst possible time — right at harvest when prices are lowest. KrediGrain eliminates this trap entirely.

By accepting standard bags of Maize, Rice, and other crops as loan repayment, we align the farmer's obligation with their natural productivity cycle. The farm gate becomes a financial terminal.

Inflation-Proof Repayment

Commodity value naturally tracks inflation — no devaluation risk for either party.

Zero Cash Pressure on Farmers

Farmers repay with what they produce, eliminating the cash flow crisis at harvest time.

Secured Commodity Pipeline

Physical grains aggregated through repayment are channeled directly to pre-secured off-take buyers.

How the RiK Cycle Works

Farm Gate → Financial Terminal

1
Input Credit Disbursed

Seeds, fertilizers & inputs delivered to farmer via credit — no cash changes hands.

2
Farm Season & Monitoring

Data-driven monitoring through the growing cycle. Off-take buyer locked in before planting.

3
Harvest Collected as Repayment

Farmer delivers agreed bags of produce to KrediGrain aggregation point — loan settled.

4
Commodity Fulfilled to Buyers

Aggregated produce channeled to processors & feed mills. Revenue realized. Cycle repeats.

Current Milestone

Pilot Programme — Selected Farmers in Nigeria

KrediGrain is currently executing a focused programme with selected farmers in Nigeria for pilot program. This phase is our proof-of-concept — and the foundation for national scale.

Refining Last-Mile Logistics

Building optimal grain collection, storage, and transportation frameworks across pilot regions.

Validating Credit Scoring Models

Testing proprietary credit intelligence models against real farmer data in live conditions.

Proof-of-Concept for RiK Chain

Establishing the end-to-end Repayment in Kind logistics chain from farm gate to buyer delivery.

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Selected farmers (cohort)
Actively enrolled
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Core Services
Being validated
100%
Harvest Covered
Off-take pre-secured
$65B
Market Opportunity
Africa financing gap
Growth Roadmap
Phase 1 — Pilot (Now) Selected farmers in Nigeria for pilot program
Phase 2 — Scale (2026) 500 Farmers
Phase 3 — National (2027+) 5,000+ Farmers
Core Values

What We Stand For

Four principles that guide every loan disbursed, every harvest collected, and every partnership formed at KrediGrain.

Commodity-First Integrity

We value the grain as much as the Naira. Physical commodities are the backbone of our financial model and the measure of our trust.

Radical Market Access

No harvest should ever go to waste. We pre-secure buyers before seeds are planted so that every crop has a guaranteed, high-value destination.

Inflation-Proof Innovation

Building tools that survive economic shifts. Our RiK model is designed to be immune to currency devaluation and inflation volatility.

Intelligence-Driven Farming

Decisions backed by data, not guesswork. Our proprietary models leverage soil intelligence, yield history, and farmer track record to power credit decisions.

Investor Opportunity

Why KrediGrain, Why Now

Nigeria's agricultural financing gap is massive, urgent, and largely unsolved. KrediGrain is positioned to capture this opportunity with a differentiated, defensible model.

70%

Of Nigeria's Population

Engaged in agriculture, yet 80% of smallholder farmers lack access to formal credit — that's our core market.

$65B

Annual Financing Gap

The annual agricultural financing deficit across Sub-Saharan Africa — structured fintech can unlock this.

$1T+

Projected by 2030

African agriculture's projected value by 2030, driven by population growth and technology adoption.

Why KrediGrain is Different

Commodity-Backed Security

Loans are backed by real grain — not promises. The RiK model dramatically reduces default risk.

Pre-Secured Market

Off-take contracts signed before planting season means revenue is predictable and guaranteed.

No Traditional Collateral

Credit scoring based on soil intelligence and farmer track record — not land titles or bank history.

Scalable Technology

Our proprietary data models scale without proportional cost increases — ideal for rapid national expansion.

Seeking Investors & Strategic Partners

Be Part of Nigeria's
Agricultural Finance Revolution

KrediGrain is at the ground floor of a transformational opportunity. We are actively seeking investors, off-take partners, and institutional collaborators to join us in scaling from 50 to 5,000 farmers — and beyond.

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Commodity-Backed Security
100% Off-take Pre-Secured
Inflation-Proof Model
Active Pilot in Progress