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Small Farm Cities

Lilongwe, MW · 1 known investors

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Small Farm Cities combines greenhouse farming with integrated residential communities and municipal infrastructure in Malawi. The company uses advanced agricultural technology to maximize crop yields while providing employee housing, training, and pathways to home ownership.

Founders & leadership

JVJon Vandenheuvel
Jon VandenheuvelFounder and CEOJon Vandenheuvel is founder and CEO of Small Farm Cities, which operates agricultural enterprises and municipal infrastructure projects in Malawi and other African countries. He previously served as executive director of E-Commerce Africa at Dubai Ports World and as executive director of the Republican Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives, and was a visiting scholar in African urbanism at MIT.
LVLeif Van Grinsven
Leif Van GrinsvenCo-founder and COOLeif Van Grinsven is Co-Founder and COO of Small Farm Cities Africa, which develops integrated agricultural communities with housing and training in Malawi. He previously served as Project Director for E-Commerce Africa at Dubai Ports World in Rwanda and as an emergency consultant for the WHO's COVID-19 response in Denmark, and holds degrees in risk management and development.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Small Farm Cities do?
Small Farm Cities combines greenhouse farming with integrated residential communities and municipal infrastructure in Malawi. The company uses advanced agricultural technology to maximize crop yields while providing employee housing, training, and pathways to home ownership.
Who founded Small Farm Cities?
Small Farm Cities was founded by Jon Vandenheuvel, Leif Van Grinsven.
Who are Small Farm Cities's investors?
Small Farm Cities's investors include Pronomos Capital.
Where is Small Farm Cities headquartered?
Small Farm Cities is headquartered in Lilongwe, MW.