Releaf Earth
YC S17Lagos, NG · Founded 2017 · 100 employees · 4 known investors
Releaf builds climate-resilient agriculture solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa through supply chain, agronomic expertise, and hardware-software integration. The company aims to improve farming sustainability and economic prosperity across the continent.
Also known as Releaf
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyClimate 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.
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Kenna Nzewiin𝕏Founder/CEOKenna Nzewi is co-founder and CEO of Releaf Earth, a company developing technology to enable processing of local crop varieties in emerging markets.
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Uzoma Ayoguin𝕏Founder/CTOHe 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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Frequently asked questions
- What does Releaf Earth do?
- Releaf builds climate-resilient agriculture solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa through supply chain, agronomic expertise, and hardware-software integration. The company aims to improve farming sustainability and economic prosperity across the continent.
- 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 Duke Capital Partners, Flori Ventures, Y Combinator, Metis Capital.
- Where is Releaf Earth headquartered?
- Releaf Earth is headquartered in Lagos, NG.