EP 42 I Shalom Ben Or : Building a fintech company for the African agriculture sector.

Avenews is a fast-growing Israeli-Kenyan fintech company building the first financial super app for the agriculture industry in Africa.Despite their economic contribution, agri-SMBs receive only 3-5% of total bank credit. An estimated 2.5M agri-SMBs are in need of financing solutions in SSA alone, resulting in an $80 billion finance gap in the sector.Avenews is closing the gap through an ML-powered credit platform that enables Africa's agribusinesses to digitalize their business operations, make informed financial decisions, and access the financing they need.Please rate and review this episode.Please rate and review this podcast episode.Email info@mbalinwoko.comSubscribe to The Mbali Nwoko Podcast today!

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Welcome to the Mbali Nwoko Podcast, the leading agricultural podcast on the African continent! Join us as we bring you exclusive insights from the foremost industry experts and stakeholders in the agricultural sector and its value chain. The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including farmers, scientists, agronomists, researchers, economists, investors, and policymakers, among others. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and inform our listeners about the business of farming and agriculture, and to help them stay up-to-date with the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the industry. Your host, Mbali Nwoko, is a multi-award-winning South African farmer, keynote speaker, columnist, and agri entrepreneur, who brings her wealth of experience and expertise to every episode. So tune in (biweekly) on this exciting journey of discovery and growth in the world of agriculture!