Hatch Africa
Founded 2010 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Founded in 2010, Hatch Africa works in poultry farming to improve the health and incomes of farmers, with a goal of reaching one chicken per person per year in each country where it operates. It partners with specialists in genetics, animal health, and nutrition to improve breed performance for farmers in Africa.
Founders & leadership
Hatch Africa was founded in 2010 by Joseph Shields and David Ellis.

Investors · 3
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$9.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hatch Africa do?
- Founded in 2010, Hatch Africa works in poultry farming to improve the health and incomes of farmers, with a goal of reaching one chicken per person per year in each country where it operates. It partners with specialists in genetics, animal health, and nutrition to improve breed performance for farmers in Africa.
- Who founded Hatch Africa?
- Hatch Africa was founded by Joseph Shields, David Ellis in 2010.
- Who are Hatch Africa's investors?
- Hatch Africa's investors include AgDevCo, Ceniarth.
- How much funding has Hatch Africa raised?
- Hatch Africa has disclosed $9.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.


