Egypt-based early-stage fintech fund DisrupTech Ventures has made its first investment beyond North Africa, backing Winich Farms as part of the Nigerian startup’s pre-Series A round.
Founded by Attai Riches, Winich Farms is one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing agri-fintech companies, helping over 180,000 smallholder farmers improve access to both markets and finance. Active in 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states, Winich is tackling the sector’s biggest pain points: supply chain fragmentation and financial exclusion.
🌾 The company’s digital platform connects farmers directly with processors and retailers, bypassing costly intermediaries. A countrywide network of agent collection points supports aggregation and logistics without owning any physical infrastructure.
💳 Through its Winich Cards, the startup enables digital payments that help farmers build financial histories. This shift away from cash is unlocking access to credit, which is further supported by partnerships such as with Kebbi Agricultural Research Development Agency (KARDA) for agronomic advisory and lending.
Mohamed Okasha, Managing Partner at DisrupTech Ventures, said:
“Our investment in Winich reflects our conviction in the scalability of agri-fintech in Nigeria. Smallholder farmers form the backbone of African agriculture, and Winich is delivering real value with a model that can scale continent-wide. Given agriculture’s importance to Egypt’s economy, we also see opportunities to exchange knowledge and best practices.”
🚜 With agriculture contributing 21 percent of Nigeria’s GDP but over 80 percent of farmers lacking access to modern supply chains and credit, Winich’s platform arrives at a critical moment. The impact is further magnified by inflationary pressures and currency devaluation, which have increased input costs and interest rates across the board.
Looking ahead, Winich plans to expand beyond Nigeria, enter new African markets, and explore export partnerships into MENA.
