FasterCapital has entered into a strategic partnership with Fazenda Gilmar e Gil, an integrated agroindustrial startup in Angola, to enhance its operational efficiency and scale production in response to the country's food supply challenges.

Information on the target

Fazenda Gilmar e Gil is an innovative integrated agroindustrial startup located in Angola, dedicated to addressing the country's pressing food supply challenges. The company focuses on a comprehensive model that encompasses agriculture, pig farming (suinicultura), poultry farming (avicultura), and feed production, utilizing locally sourced maize. By establishing a vertically integrated operation, Fazenda Gilmar e Gil aims to enhance food security and reduce reliance on imports, thereby strengthening local food systems.

The startup is poised to capture significant market share by building a full-value-chain capacity that includes feed production, animal husbandry, and processing. This strategic approach not only addresses inefficiencies in the current supply chain but also positions the company to meet the growing domestic demand for protein and staple crops.

Industry overview in the target’s specific country

Angola's agricultural landscape is characterized by a heavy dependence on imports for essential proteins such as pork and poultry. The country faces challenges including fragmented value chains, inconsistent supply, and high costs, whic