Strategic Commodities Financing Fund (Scff)

the "strategic commodities financing fund" (scf fund) is a private equity fund addressing significant "funding gaps" identified in the post harvest agricultural value chain in sub sahara africa. scf fund works with a select group of socially conscious impact investors dedicated to investing in strategic "high-impact social enterprise ventures and returns on investment (roi)" in the agricultural commodities space. our interventions accelerate the development of the agribusiness and agro-industrial segments – initially in east africa – through supportive investments while alleviating food security concerns and creating sustainable livelihoods for millions. technical assistance (ta) is a key differentiator of the scf fund approach when compared to typical private equity firms. ta unlocks the value of unmatched potential for small hold farmers and other smes and helps minimize risks and pitfalls all too common to the investment process in ssa while maximizing both investor returns and soci