A consortium of investors, including RDF Ghana, Sahel Capital, and ABSA Bank, have investen over $1m in Mariseth Farms, a lwomen-owned agribusiness in Ghana.

"RDF Ghana is proud to support Mariseth Farms in its efforts to enhance farmer prosperity and scale its impact across the agricultural value chain," said Yaw Oppong, CEO of RDF Ghana.

"We believe that investing in agribusinesses like Mariseth is crucial for achieving sustainable agricultural development and improving the livelihoods of rural communities."

This strategic investment will support the company’s mission to scale operations, expand support for smallholder farmers, and drive sustainable growth across Ghana’s agricultural sector.

Founded in 2016, Mariseth Farms is committed to transforming African agriculture by producing, processing, and aggregating key agricultural products such as oil palm, soy, and maize for domestic and international markets. The company integrates its own farm production with sourcing from a network of over 9,255 local smallholder farmers, creating a sustainable and efficient supply chain.

This investment was facilitated by Mariseth's longstanding advisor, Pangea Africa.

Strengthening its leadership, Pangea partner John Scicchitano was appointed Chair of the Mariseth Board of Directors in January 2025. He is joined by Gena Perry, Executive Director of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH), further enhancing the company's governance.

Mariseth Farms is dedicated to empowering women in agriculture, with over 50% of its employees being women.

The company also prioritizes youth employment—80% of its youth employees are women—and remains deeply committed to community development.

The newly secured funding will be allocated to various strategic initiatives, including: increasing in-house production; expanding the supplier network of smallholder aggregators; hiring additional extension officers; and establishing new offtaker partnerships.

"This capital acquisition is a testament to the hard work of the Mariseth Farms team, and is proof that women are driving agribusiness growth in Ghana," said Marian Ofori Twumasi, CEO of Mariseth Farms.

"We are excited to utilize these funds to empower more smallholder farmers, especially women and youth, and contribute to regional food security and prosperity."