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CassVita
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CassVita uses a process to extend the shelf-life of cassava from 3 days to 18 months and processes the crop in automated facilities into fufu, flour, starch, and animal feed, which it sells to multinationals including Nestle. The company works with a network of cassava farmers to reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmer incomes.
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Pelkins AjanohCo-Founder & CEOPelkins Ajanoh is cofounder of CassVita, which processes cassava into products including fufu, flour, and starch for customers such as Nestle, while working with farmers to reduce post-harvest losses.30 Under 30 2023
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Dorm Roomlisted by Dorm RoomBrooklyn · $90K – $250K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CassVita do?
- CassVita uses a process to extend the shelf-life of cassava from 3 days to 18 months and processes the crop in automated facilities into fufu, flour, starch, and animal feed, which it sells to multinationals including Nestle. The company works with a network of cassava farmers to reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmer incomes.
- Who founded CassVita?
- CassVita was founded by Pelkins Ajanoh.
- Who are CassVita's investors?
- CassVita's investors include Dorm Room, FINCA Ventures, Mulago Foundation, SBXi.