ADC is a leading specialist investor in African agriculture. For over 15 years, we have been making long-term debt and equity investments to build farming and agri-processing companies that deliver impact at scale.
Our vision
Our vision is a thriving commercial African agriculture sector that benefits both people and planet.
Current Portfolio
News
ADC's founder and retired (2023) chairman Keith Palmer was knighted for exceptional contributions to international development in the King's birthday overseas and international honours list (June 2024).
ADC, the specialist investor in African agribusinesses, today announced a $85m package of new funding from BII, Swedfund and Norfund.
ADC recently hosted its 10th Ag-Week – an opportunity for staff to meet and learn from agriculture experts from different sectors and to visit companies that operate in Africa or have links with African businesses.
Case Study
The turnaround of Kasinthula
Five years ago this community-owned sugarcane scheme was on the brink of bankruptcy. With finance and technical support from ADC Kasinthula is once more a thriving business, creating jobs and supporting livelihoods in Malawi's Shire Valley.
ADC is delighted to have been awarded a Platinum rating (the highest available) by BlueMark, the leading provider of impact intelligence and independent verification for the sustainable and impact investment market.