Kentegra

Kentegra Biotechnology is transforming agricultural opportunities in Kenya by creating sustainable partnerships with thousands of local farmers.

Founded in 2017, Kentegra partnered with Talanton in 2020 and has since achieved exceptional growth, expanding its operations to support 322 full-time employees and 31,000+ farmers.

This transformation showcases how patient capital and strategic support can help East African businesses scale rapidly while fulfilling their mission to create sustainable livelihoods for thousands.

Location:

Kenya

Industry:

Biotechnology/Agriculture

Jobs Impacted:

322 Full-Time Employees

Facilities:

Growth Trajectory:

47% 3-Year Revenue CAGR

Supporting 31,000+ farmer partners

across

9 counties in Kenya

2024 Impact

$2.6MM

Paid to Farmers

400+

339 Full-Time & 66 Part-Time Employees

18,090

Farmers In Supply Network

"Now I have stable income that allows me to plan for my family's future."

View Duncan’s Story

Duncan's Journey

From unpredictable harvests to stable income through Kentegra's sustainable agricultural model.

These stories represent just a sampling of the thousands of lives being transformed through Talanton's investment approach.

Growth Story

Since Talanton's initial investment in 2020, Kentegra has achieved remarkable growth, expanding from under $1M in annual revenue to over $7M in 2023. This represents a compound annual

growth rate of 47%, demonstrating how strategic investment in East Africa's 'missing middle' businesses can yield impressive financial returns while creating substantial social impact.

What Makes this Business Special

Kentegra exemplifies the potential of East African businesses when given access to capital and support. Their innovative approach to biotechnology has attracted additional backing from major

development finance institutions, including $10M from the US Development Finance Corporation and $5M from Finnfund, validating Talanton's early investment thesis.

Partnering with Talanton has been an invaluable experience for both my personal and professional growth. Their team, both locally and internationally, has opened doors for our business and provided exceptional encouragement and guidance. The leadership development opportunities and cross pollination with leaders from other Talanton portfolio companies truly sets Talanton apart.  I'm deeply grateful for their partnership, which has helped Kentegra create jobs, inspire hope, and transform lives as we 'make the field white with pyrethrum.'

Brian Mckenzie

CEO

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