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Fundraising Strategies and Options for Agripreneurs

Panuka AgriBiz Hub presents "Fundraising Strategies and Options for Agripreneurs: The Bankability Lens," catering to the funding challenges faced by African agricultural entrepreneurs. This comprehens…

8 modules49 lessons~8.6 hoursSelf-paced

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Agricultural Finance
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Preview: Introduction of the Course Tutor (Farming Experience)

About this course

Panuka AgriBiz Hub presents "Fundraising Strategies and Options for Agripreneurs: The Bankability Lens," catering to the funding challenges faced by African agricultural entrepreneurs. This comprehensive mentorship program delivers financial literacy and strategic insights essential for fundraising success. Learners explore diverse funding mechanisms, analyzing their applicability across different agricultural value chains through a bankability lens. From family and friends to impact investors and banks, participants gain practical skills to navigate loan applications, craft pitches, and secure funding tailored to their ventures. Empowered with financial acumen, they emerge as adept agripreneurs and savvy financiers, poised for success.

What you'll learn

  • Complete 8 structured modules at your own pace.

  • Access 49 practical video lessons led by industry experts.

  • Apply frameworks directly to your farming enterprise.

  • Earn a certificate when you finish the course.

Course Outline

8 Modules • 49 Lessons

Introduction to fundraising strategies and options for Agripreneurs

5 Lessons • 47m

Introduction of the Course Tutor (Farming Experience)
4m
Introduction of the Course Tutor “Academic & Professional Experience”
10m
Module Outline (The Menu)
10m
Course Objectives and Benefits
12m
Target Audience
11m

Understanding the Concept of Bankability

10 Lessons • 2h 5m

Introduction to bankability, why does this concept matter?
5m
Key Sources of Capital for Agripreneurs
17m
Understanding the Concept of Bankability
15m
The 5CS of Bankability “Character”
11m
The 5CS of Bankability “Capacity”
12m
The 5CS of Bankability “Capital”
11m
The 5CS of Bankability “Collateral”
10m
The 5CS of Bankability “Conditions”
14m
Demand (Agripreneur) Issues Towards Bankability
17m
Supply (Funder) Issues Towards Bankability
13m

Review of Agribusiness Value Chains

6 Lessons • 1h 9m

Introduction to Module 3
5m
Key Considerations before seeking Funding
11m
Analysis of Fruit and Vegetable Value Chains
19m
Analysis of Livestock Value Chains
15m
Analysis of Aggregation Business Model
10m
Module Summary
9m

Loans as a source of Capital for Agripreneurs

5 Lessons • 58m

Module Introduction
4m
Nuances of Loans as a source of Capital for Agripreneurs
27m
General Bankability Criteria for Loans
10m
Pros and Cons of Loans as a source of Capital for Smallholder and Emerging Farmers
12m
Module Wrap-Up
5m

Funding from Impact Investors

5 Lessons • 53m

Introduction to the Module
5m
Definition of Impact Investors and Related Attributes
20m
Examples of Agribusiness Ventures suitable for Impact Investors
10m
Pros and Cons of Impact Investors
12m
Module Wrap Up
6m

Grants as a source of Capital for Agripreneurs

5 Lessons • 47m

Introduction to Module 6
6m
Types of Grants
17m
Eligibility Criteria for Grants
10m
How to Prepare to Apply for Grants
7m
Common Mistakes in Grant Applications
7m

Developing a Bankable Business plan

10 Lessons • 1h 34m

Module Introduction
10m
Executive Summary
14m
Problem Statement and Solution
10m
Market Analysis
12m
Operations Plan
8m
Financials
7m
Business Model & ESG Integration
5m
Appendices to a Business Plan
6m
Business Model Canvas
10m
Components of a Bankable Pitch Deck
12m

Course Wrap Up

3 Lessons • 20m

Course Recap
6m
How to Set Up Funding Alerts
7m
Course Wrap Up
7m