When Marula Proteen Uganda Limited secured a €100,000 grant from the Dutch Government, it wasn’t just early-stage validation, it was proof that their model had real traction. Since then, the Ugandan agritech has raised over €511,800 in non-dilutive funding, building the operational backbone of a business that sits at the intersection of waste management, regenerative agriculture, and food security.

Kamel is an all-in-one digital commerce platform designed for African SMEs, informal retailers, and young digital entrepreneurs.

Founded in Somerset West by Hein Duvenhage and four co-founders, Arable Grow is tackling one of Africa’s most persistent challenges: how to produce fresh, nutritious food reliably in environments constrained by water, space, and fragile supply chains.