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AgroCenta : empowering smallholder farmers in Africa through technology and innovations - 0 views

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ghana Fintech Agrocenta

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 AgroCenta’s main competitors are Esoko (www.esoko.com), FarmerLine (www.farmerline.co) and Farm Radio (www.farmradio.org). These 3 competitors are “information-based” only, delivering market prices, weather information and extension advisory services via SMS to farmers.
- aminej on 08 Feb 21
  
  Some of the main competitors of AgroCenta's are Esoko , FarmerLine and Farm Radio. These 3 competitors are not really competitors because they do not provide the same services. These competitors are more "information-based" only, delivering market prices, weather information and extension advisory services via SMS to farmers.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some of the main competitors of AgroCenta's are Esoko , FarmerLine and Farm Radio. These 3 competitors are not really competitors because they do not provide the same services. These competitors are more "information-based" only, delivering market prices, weather information and extension advisory services via SMS to farmers.</div>
  
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AgroCenta came about when both co-founders identified the missing gap in the post harvest value chain, that is access to market for smallholder farmers. This gap gave way to exploitative buying from middlemen at the disadvantage to the smallholder farmer.
- nouhaila_zaki on 12 Feb 21
  
  This excerpt is important because it shows the need that AgroCenta founders identified in Ghana, and thus reflects the company's reason for existing.
  
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AgroCenta’s core services are AgroTrade : Which is a sales platform that connects smallholder farmer directly to a larger market to trade fairly. AgroTrade matches smallholder farmers in rural areas to small, medium and large buyers in the urban areas. TrucKR : TruckR is the on-demand trucks & logistics aspect of AgroCenta where farmers can book for truck delivery services to cart their commodities from farms to markets just at a click of a button AgroInfo : Real time weather, market prices and extension advisory services are delivered via SMS and voice solutions to smallholder farmers using mobile technologies AgroPay : AgroPay is the financial inclusion platform for smallholder farmers where farmers in rural areas, without bank accounts, receive payments for goods and services via mobile money technologies.
- nouhaila_zaki on 12 Feb 21
  
  This excerpt is important because one can identify the different products and services proposed by the firm.
  
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AgroTrade : Which is a sales platform that connects smallholder farmer directly to a larger market to trade fairly. AgroTrade matches smallholder farmers in rural areas to small, medium and large buyers in the urban areas.
- kenzabenessalah on 12 Feb 21
  
  I find this concept beneficial for all farmers because they will be able to have more direct access to larger markets. This way they could earn more and interact more.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I find this concept beneficial for all farmers because they will be able to have more direct access to larger markets. This way they could earn more and interact more.</div>
  
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Francis Obirikorang is the CEO/Co-founder of AgroCenta and Michael Ocansey is the CTO/Co-founder of AgroCenta. Francis and Michael are both ex-employees of Esoko, one of the largest market information platforms in Africa for smallholder farmers.
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AgroCenta’s success factor is the elimination of the exploitative buying approach from the post harvest value chain, and putting the smallholder farmer at a pivotal position where they are able to sell their commodities to interested buyers fairly, generate enough income and become financially independent
- mehdibella on 13 Feb 21
  
  AgroCenta provides the "last mile" approach for the smallholder farmers, going a step further to help farmers sell competitively after the get market information only from existing e-agriculture products on the market.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AgroCenta provides the "last mile" approach for the smallholder farmers, going a step further to help farmers sell competitively after the get market information only from existing e-agriculture products on the market.</div>
  
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AgroCenta’s core services are
- kenza_abdelhaq on 13 Feb 21
  
  AgroCenta's services include: -AgroTrade: platform connecting farmers to markets and promoting fair trade. -TrucKR: farmers can have access to transportation through this platform. - AgroInfo: platform that gives useful insights to farmers (weather, market prices) - AgroPay: a platform for financial inclusion, giving small and underbanked farmers the possibility to receive payments via their mobile.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AgroCenta's services include: -AgroTrade: platform connecting farmers to markets and promoting fair trade. -TrucKR: farmers can have access to transportation through this platform. - AgroInfo: platform that gives useful insights to farmers (weather, market prices) - AgroPay: a platform for financial inclusion, giving small and underbanked farmers the possibility to receive payments via their mobile.</div>
  
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AgroPay is the financial inclusion platform for smallholder farmers where farmers in rural areas, without bank accounts, receive payments for goods and services via mobile money technologies.
- sawsanenn on 13 Feb 21
  
  It is a good service because it is a good alternative for smallholders farmers to receive secure payments even without owning a bank account
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is a good service because it is a good alternative for smallholders farmers to receive secure payments even without owning a bank account</div>
  
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AgroCenta provides the “last mile” approach for the smallholder farmers, going a step further to help farmers sell competitively after the get market information only from existing e-agriculture products on the market.
- ghtazi on 13 Feb 21
  
  AgroCenta gives smallholder farmers the "last mile" solution, moving a step further to help farmers sell competitively after only collecting demand knowledge from existing e-agricultural products on the market.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AgroCenta gives smallholder farmers the "last mile" solution, moving a step further to help farmers sell competitively after only collecting demand knowledge from existing e-agricultural products on the market.</div>
  
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- mbellakbail69 on 13 Feb 21
  
  It is a good service because it is a good way for farmers, even without getting a bank account, to get safe payments This idea is great for all producers, so they will have direct access to bigger markets more effectively. They will gain more and engage with more.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is a good service because it is a good way for farmers, even without getting a bank account, to get safe payments This idea is great for all producers, so they will have direct access to bigger markets more effectively. They will gain more and engage with more.</div>
  
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A competitor for Kiva? - 1 views

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Kiva Crowdfunding Entrepreneurs Microfinance Mobile Movement

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if someone doesn’t want to have that relationship but they want to microfinance, Kiva’s the best. For someone who’s interested in dialoguing and learning more and building relationships or having contact, this is where Mobile Movement becomes a new platform.
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MobileMovement, a "next-generation microfinancing site, where donors and participants can communicate directly with young social entrepreneurs in the slums of Nairobi.
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.if someone doesn’t want to have that relationship but they want to microfinance, Kiva’s the best. For someone who’s interested in dialoguing and learning more and building relationships or having contact, this is where Mobile Movement becomes a new platform.
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chaimaa-rachid on 13 Feb 21

Kiva has many competitors, but it still dominates the market for people who want to do microfinance.

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mohammed_ab on 13 Feb 21

This article talks about the different competitors of Kiva. What got my interest is that in Kiva, there isn't the possibility to dialogue and build contacts with the entrepreneurs you want to invest in. I believe that microfinance should be more than just money and funding, communication and sharing knowledge with the entrepreneur is also very important.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about the different competitors of Kiva. What got my interest is that in Kiva, there isn't the possibility to dialogue and build contacts with the entrepreneurs you want to invest in. I believe that microfinance should be more than just money and funding, communication and sharing knowledge with the entrepreneur is also very important.</div>

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Top JUMO Competitors and Alternatives | Craft.co - 0 views

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Jumo Competitors

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Bankai GroupBankai Group is a telecommunications company specializing in billing, routing, and VoIP Solutions.
- nourserghini on 10 Feb 21
  
  Jumo's competitors are Bankai Group, Lendvious, Jiayin and Lendify.
  
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Mama Money - New Transfer Providers | Digital Frontiers Institute - 0 views

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Mukuru Lesotho Competitors Mama Money

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So how does Mama Money offer their service at 5% whereas Mukuru, arguably the most popular service over the South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor, charges double this? From our experience of testing these two services, we noted a few key differences in how they operate which is likely to drive the cost differential between the two services. These differences include: · Mama Money maintain low overhead costs. Mama Money operate a single branch in Cape Town whereas Mukuru operate at least seven of their own branches nationally and they also operate through the Inter Africa branch network · Mama Money offer limited support beyond registration. In comparison, Mukuru operate a large 24 hour call centre and live chat function that supports and facilitates transfers. These support functions are no doubt very expensive to operate · Mama Money have a single partner organisation in Zimbabwe. Mama Money only have a single partner in Zimbabwe, CABS bank, whereas Mukuru have partnerships with a number of banks, retailers and mobile wallets. That said, if Mama Money’s Facebook comments are anything to go by, they may be adding more partner organisations in Zimbabwe, so this factor may soon be invalidated So while Mama Money’s competitors charge considerably higher fees, in the case of Mukuru, these higher fees are associated with some value-added benefits for the customer, for instance 24hr support on transactions for the sender and, for the recipient, a choice in how to receive the money.
- nouhaila_zaki on 13 Feb 21
  
  This excerpt explains how one of Mukuru's competitors Mama Money manages to charge lower commission fees (only 5% for Mama Money, and 10% for Mukuru). This could become an opportunity for growth for Mukuru who can attempt to find ways to cut its commission fees to attract more customers while maintaining its high quality and diversifying towards other services/products to gain more profit elsewhere.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This excerpt explains how one of Mukuru's competitors Mama Money manages to charge lower commission fees (only 5% for Mama Money, and 10% for Mukuru). This could become an opportunity for growth for Mukuru who can attempt to find ways to cut its commission fees to attract more customers while maintaining its high quality and diversifying towards other services/products to gain more profit elsewhere.</div>
  
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WorldRemit | TechRadar - 0 views

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WorldRemit Algeria Remittance E-payments Competitor

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WorldRemit is just one of many different money transfer services that have become increasingly popular, especially since coronavirus has taken hold. Money transfer services are perfect for moving funds around, and thanks to quite a lot of competition they're now a relatively cheap and easy way of getting the job done. WorldRemit was set up in 2010, is headquartered in London and sits in the same marketplace as the likes of Azimo, Transferwise, CurrencyFair, Lebara Money Transfer, PayPal, Zelle and other competitors.
- hibaerrai on 13 Feb 21
  
  Giving custmers the opportunity to pay for their transfers using different methods (prepaid options,apple pay...), and for cheap, really increased the convenience of the fintech.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Giving custmers the opportunity to pay for their transfers using different methods (prepaid options,apple pay...), and for cheap, really increased the convenience of the fintech.</div>
  
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hibaerrai on 13 Feb 21

Moneygram, the popular money transfer platform, has also become one of WorldRemit competitors. That shows how big the fintech has become in the last years.

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Nigeria's Paga acquires Apposit, confirms Mexico and Ethiopia expansion | TechCrunch - 1 views

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Paga Fintech Competitors

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As it grows abroad, Paga faces greater competition in Nigeria. For the last decade, South Africa and Kenya — with the success of Safaricom’s  M-Pesa product — have been Africa’s standouts in digital payments.But over the last several years, Nigeria has become a magnet for VC and fintech startups. This trend reached a high-point in 2019 when Chinese investors put $220 million into Opera owned OPay and Transsion backed PalmPay — two fledgling startups with plans to scale in Nigeria and broader Africa.
- nourserghini on 07 Feb 21
  
  Paga's competitors in its origin country Nigeria and broader Africa are M-pesa and PalmPay.
  
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With its Apposit acquisition and continued expansion, PayPal may become more than a model for Paga.Founder Tayo Oviosu sees big fintech players, such as PayPal and Alipay, as future competitors with Paga’s plans to move into more emerging markets.
- nourserghini on 07 Feb 21
  
  Competition in emerging markets for Paga are big fintechs such as PayPal and Alipay.
  
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Azimo Company Profile - Office Locations, Competitors, Revenue, Financials, Employees, ... - 0 views

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Competitor Online Transfer Platform Mobile Service Banks Payments

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- aminej on 12 Feb 21
  
  Azimo can be considered as a competitor of WorldRemit since they both offer the same service which is transfering money between people. It's good to see that there is some competition among Fintechs in Africa, it is good for the overall economy but also for companies to develop and improve more
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Azimo can be considered as a competitor of WorldRemit since they both offer the same service which is transfering money between people. It's good to see that there is some competition among Fintechs in Africa, it is good for the overall economy but also for companies to develop and improve more</div>
  
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Azimo is a payment processing company that provides internet and mobile-based inter-country consumer money transfer services. Its solution allows users to send and request money domestically or across borders using a phone number.
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AgroCenta Startup Profile | Startuplist Africa - 0 views

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AgroCenta Ghana Specialized competitors

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AgroCenta Competitors
- kenza_abdelhaq on 13 Feb 21
  
  AgroCenta's competitors include MySidekick in South Africa, Intigo in Tunisia, and Odiggo in Egypt.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AgroCenta's competitors include MySidekick in South Africa, Intigo in Tunisia, and Odiggo in Egypt.</div>
  
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How Ghana's Pennysmart helps users save on their own terms - Disrupt Africa - 0 views

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FinTech Competitors Ghana

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Pennysmart claims to be the first mobile money-centric digital wealth management service provider, and has been pleased with uptake since launch.
- sawsanenn on 27 Feb 21
  
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Flutterwave, Simbapay, Mergims, Sawapay And Sendwave: 5 Remittance Specialists! - 0 views

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SimbaPay remittance competitors customers Kenya Nigeria

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Flutterwave and Simbapay are shining examples of this recent development. With Mergims, Sawapay and Sendwave in their back chasing them.
- nourserghini on 07 Feb 21
  
  The article shows that SimbaPay's competitors are Flutterwave, Mergims, Sawapay and Sendwave.
  
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Founded by Nyasinga Onyancha, Simbapay is in London and caters to Kenyan and Nigerian recipients.Countries that can use the service include; the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, France and Germany.The platform allows money transfer to a bank account and mobile wallet like M-pesa, Paga or Airtel Money.
- nourserghini on 07 Feb 21
  
  The article shows that SimbaPay customers can reside in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, France and Germany while recipients are Kenyans and Nigerians.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The article shows that SimbaPay customers can reside in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, France and Germany while recipients are Kenyans and Nigerians.</div>
  
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