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Releaf Earth

YC S17

Lagos, NG · Founded 2017 · 100 employees · 7 known investors

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Releaf Earth is a climate tech company that converts food waste, specifically palm kernel shells, into biochar for carbon removal and agricultural use. It focuses on carbon sequestration and supporting farmers and rural communities in Africa.

Also known as Releaf Group, Inc. · Releaf

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodCarbon Capture and RemovalClimateSupply ChainAgricultureNigeriaAfricaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

Releaf Earth was founded in 2017 by Kenna Nzewi and Uzoma Ayogu.

KNKenna Nzewi
Kenna NzewiCEOKenna Nzewi is co-founder and CEO of Releaf Earth, a company developing technology to enable processing of local crop varieties in emerging markets.
UAUzoma Ayogu
Uzoma AyoguCTOHe holds a mechanical engineering degree from Duke University (2017) and has worked on jet engine systems at GE Aviation, as well as engineering projects focused on sanitation and water infrastructure in rural Brazil and Togo, and autonomous drone delivery systems.
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Ikenna NzewiFounder
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Ilze JohnstonVice President, Human Capital
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Kayode OgunjobiLead, Talent
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Isaiah Udotong
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Ada UmendubuisiRecruiterformer
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Kingsley NeequayeChief of Staffformer

Investors · 7

Duke Capital Partnerslisted by Duke Capital PartnersDurham
FINCA Ventureslisted by FINCA VenturesWashington

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Flori Ventureslisted by Flori VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Future Africalisted by Future AfricaLagos · $100K – $500K

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Breakthrough Energy VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $50M

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Metis CapitalreportedLagos · $10K – $5M

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corporate structure
Releaf Group, Inc.

In the news

Nigerian agritech Releaf gets more capital as it launches new tech for food processing • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2023Releaf raises $3.3 million to improve food processing in Africatechcabal.com · Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Releaf Earth do?
Releaf Earth is a climate tech company that converts food waste, specifically palm kernel shells, into biochar for carbon removal and agricultural use. It focuses on carbon sequestration and supporting farmers and rural communities in Africa.
Who founded Releaf Earth?
Releaf Earth was founded by Kenna Nzewi, Uzoma Ayogu in 2017.
Who are Releaf Earth's investors?
Releaf Earth's investors include Y Combinator, Duke Capital Partners, FINCA Ventures, Flori Ventures, Future Africa, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Metis Capital.
Where is Releaf Earth headquartered?
Releaf Earth is headquartered in Lagos, NG.