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Hello Tractor

Washington Dc, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 142 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Hello Tractor operates a platform connecting smallholder farmers with tractor and farm-equipment owners for on-demand mechanization services, plus an equipment marketplace, fleet management, and pay-as-you-go financing for tractor owners. It serves farmers, equipment owners, and agribusiness partners across more than 20 countries in Africa, using data and AI along with physical mechanization hubs.

Founders & leadership

Hello Tractor was founded in 2014 by Jehiel Oliver.

JOJehiel Oliver
Jehiel OliverFounder · Chief Executive OfficerFounder and CEO of Hello Tractor, Jehiel Oliver previously worked in investment banking, private equity, and consulting. He holds expertise in agricultural technology, finance, and market development across Africa.
FOFolu Okunade
Folu OkunadeCo-Founder & COOFolu Okunade holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and has worked in technology and financial services. He is Executive Officer at Hello Tractor, a platform providing on-demand mechanization services and equipment financing to smallholder farmers across Africa.

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2023

▶$3MraisedJan 2024 · 1 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Harry PlantDirector
  • Jehiel OliverExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Folu OkunadeExecutive Officer
  • Jason BrantleyDirector
  • William NyaokeDirector
  • Zoe Karl-WaithakaDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedAug 2022 · 1 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Folu OkunadeExecutive Officer
  • Jehiel OliverExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
Proceeds to insiders
$60K
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hello Tractor do?
Hello Tractor operates a platform connecting smallholder farmers with tractor and farm-equipment owners for on-demand mechanization services, plus an equipment marketplace, fleet management, and pay-as-you-go financing for tractor owners. It serves farmers, equipment owners, and agribusiness partners across more than 20 countries in Africa, using data and AI along with physical mechanization hubs.
Who founded Hello Tractor?
Hello Tractor was founded by Jehiel Oliver in 2014.
Who are Hello Tractor's investors?
Hello Tractor's investors include Mulago Foundation.
How much funding has Hello Tractor raised?
Hello Tractor has disclosed $5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Hello Tractor headquartered?
Hello Tractor is headquartered in Washington Dc, US.