Woman-led Nigerian agri-tech company named top recipient among seven startups as Cascador deploys over $5 million to high-impact entrepreneurs
Lagos, Nigeria — Agriarche Limited, a Nigerian agri-tech company that gives food processors, aggregators, and exporters reliable, traceable access to quality agricultural commodities at scale across Northern Nigeria, has been named the largest funding recipient at the Cascador Pitch Day 2026. The company has secured a ₦2.5 billion (approximately $1.7 million) debt credit facility, which represents the single largest award of the day. The event, held in Lagos, saw Cascador deploy over $5 million in catalytic funding to seven high-growth Nigerian startups across agriculture, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and financial intelligence.
Founded in 2020 by Deina Mayaki, Agriarche operates across nine Nigerian states in the North-West, North-East, and North-Central regions, with more than 25,000 active farmers onboarded on its platform. The company’s flagship digital marketplace, Kasuwa, gives food processors, manufacturers, and
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