Hatch Africa
Founded 2010 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Hatch Africa supplies high-yielding, disease-resistant chickens and eggs to smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to increase household protein intake and income. The company operates a distribution model targeting rural communities where it aims to reach every household with affordable poultry.
Founders & leadership
Hatch Africa was founded in 2010 by Joseph Shields and David Ellis.
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Joseph ShieldsinCo-CEO, Co-FounderJoseph Shields has over ten years of experience in food and agriculture businesses. He co-founded and led Flow Equity, which established EthioChicken and Uzima Chicken, smallholder-focused poultry platforms operating across Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda.
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David EllisinCo-CEO, Co-Founder
Investors · 3
Also in the syndicate · 1
IDH Farmfit Fund
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?
- Hatch Africa supplies high-yielding, disease-resistant chickens and eggs to smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to increase household protein intake and income. The company operates a distribution model targeting rural communities where it aims to reach every household with affordable poultry.
- 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.