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AgroCenta

Techstars '22

Accra, GH · Founded 2017 · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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AgroCenta connects rural smallholder farmers in Ghana to markets and provides access to finance, addressing exploitation by middlemen and enabling farmer progression along the agricultural value chain.

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Founders & leadership

AgroCenta was founded in 2017 by Francis A. Obirikorang and Michael K. Ocansey.

FAFrancis A. Obirikorang
Francis A. ObirikoranginCTO & Co-FounderCTO and co-founder of AgroCenta, which connects smallholder farmers in Ghana to markets and provides access to finance.
MKMichael K. Ocansey
Michael K. OcanseyinCo-founderMichael K. Ocansey is co-founder of AgroCenta, a digital platform connecting smallholder farmers in Ghana to markets and finance. He has experience in software architecture and platform engineering across fintech, commerce, and logistics sectors, with expertise in building scalable systems for emerging markets.

Investors · 6

GROOVE CAPITALMinneapolis
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Shell FoundationreportedLondon

Also in the syndicate · 3

AV VenturesFCDORabo Foundation

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

African Startup News (July 17, 2026) - followictfollowict.news · Jul 2026Ghana agritech startup secures $790k in funding - Ventureburnventureburn.com · Feb 2021AgroCenta raises US$ 790k of Pre-Series A Working Capital & Development Funding From Shell Foundation, FCDO, AV Ventures and Rabo Foundation to scale its Agri-tech Ecosystem and secure Crop Purchases from smallholder farmers. | by Francis A. Obirikorang | AgroTales | Mediummedium.com · Jan 2021AgroCenta to expand operations in Ghana after recently closed $650k round - Ventureburnventureburn.com · Dec 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does AgroCenta do?
AgroCenta connects rural smallholder farmers in Ghana to markets and provides access to finance, addressing exploitation by middlemen and enabling farmer progression along the agricultural value chain.
Who founded AgroCenta?
AgroCenta was founded by Francis A. Obirikorang, Michael K. Ocansey in 2017.
Who are AgroCenta's investors?
AgroCenta's investors include GROOVE CAPITAL, Techstars, Shell Foundation.
Where is AgroCenta headquartered?
AgroCenta is headquartered in Accra, GH.