Sunrise to Prosperity: Six Months in the Life of Amina Salisu
We first met Amina just after dawn on a windy January morning in Jama’a, Kaduna State. Knee‑deep in tomato vines, she harvested fast, hoping to reach the local market before the midday heat wilted her crates. By month‑end she made only ₦35,000 in profit, and even that came after spoilage deductions and bruising negotiations with […]
Celebrating Our Triumph: CoAmana Takes Second Place at the SAIS Female Founder Award 2025
We’re thrilled to share that CoAmana has been named the second-place winner at the prestigious SAIS Female Founder Award 2025, a Pan-African recognition celebrating transformative women-led startups in agritech. The competition drew over 200 entries, and this honor is a testament to our team’s determination, vision, and impact At CoAmana, our mission has always been […]
Building Climate‑Smart Markets: How the GSMA Innovation Fund Supercharged CoAmana’s Impact
When the GSMA Innovation Fund selected CoAmana for its climate resilience portfolio in late 2022, our goal was clear yet ambitious: prove that a digital marketplace rooted in Africa’s traditional trade hubs could help farmers thrive in the face of harsher, drier seasons. Eighteen months later, the results speak for themselves—86,000 people reached, 21,000 smallholders […]
Deepening Market Connections: A Sit-Down with CoAmana’s CCO.
Recently, Maureen Unogu sat down with Adanama, CoAmana’s Chief Commercial Officer, for a candid conversation about her journey, the complexities of traditional markets, and what it takes to lead with clarity and impact. From trust to tech, they unpacked how CoAmana is bridging the gap between tradition and transformation across Africa. See the transcript of […]
CoAmana Partners with Pula and Leadway to Provide Insurance for Farmers and Traders in Nigeria
CoAmana has partnered with Pula Advisors and Leadway Insurance to introduce a new insurance product for traders and farmers in Nigeria’s traditional markets. This initiative aims to provide financial protection against climate risks, theft, accidents, and business disruptions, ensuring greater economic resilience. Traditional markets are crucial to Nigeria’s agricultural economy but remain highly vulnerable to […]
CoAmana at the Small Foundation Gathering
February 24-25, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya Small Foundation recently hosted its annual partner gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together a diverse group of investors, network managers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in Africa’s SME space. The event aimed to address the unique challenges facing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the continent and explore innovative solutions for […]
Village Capital Invests USD 500K in Coamana to Enhance Agricultural Market Systems Across Africa
We are thrilled to announce that Coamana has secured a USD 500K investment from Village Capital’s Reducing Inequalities Investment Facility. This funding will enable us to digitize trade across markets in Africa, boosting financial inclusion and empowering farming communities. With the backing of Village Capital and FMO’s MASSIF Fund, Coamana joins a distinguished group of […]
Making Local Trade Better: How We Can Improve Our Trade Networks
Coamana is like a helpful friend in our local markets, connecting farmers, market hubs, and folks who buy their goods in cool ways. To make our community grow stronger, our mission remains steadfast in leveraging technology to drive the evolution of local agricultural market systems and trade for greater efficiency, transparency, and equity. By making […]
Celebrating Our Local Markets: A Look Back at CSA Day’s Event
Last year in Kenya, we had an awesome event that wasn’t just a gathering – it was a big party celebrating local farmers, traders, and partners. This event aimed to connect rural farmers and trade networks to the urban atmosphere where we turned it into a lively showcase of community and smart farming. Imagine a […]
Women’s Economic Empowerment Project: Transforming Lives in Rural Communities
Micheal Schwall’s visit with all partners at Coamana’s office in Abuja. Supported by Bayer Foundation, the Women’s Economic Empowerment Project is dedicated to uplifting women, particularly those engaged in agriculture and its related industries, by enhancing their income and business capabilities. The project aims to address various challenges faced by women in agriculture and its […]