Institutional Investor & Partner Brief

Institutionalizing Africa's Post-Harvest Value Chains

Dehydrator Hub bridges the $9B annual post-harvest loss in West African agriculture through industrial infrastructure, B2B escrow trade, and technical training.

The Market Opportunity

Transforming Seasonal Glut into Non-Perishable Export Wealth

45%

Post-Harvest Rot

Nearly half of all fresh horticultural harvests across Nigeria and West Africa rot before reaching consumption centers due to lack of cold chains and processing facilities.

$9.2B

Annual Economic Leakage

Direct revenue lost by rural smallholders and commercial farm enterprises each year from perishable commodity price crashes during harvest peaks.

12x

Shelf-Life Extension

Industrial hot-air convective dehydration extends perishable produce from 4 days to 18+ months with zero chemical preservatives, enabling maritime export.

Diversified Revenue Model

Three Compounding Revenue Engines

1. Industrial Toll-Processing

Per-kg processing fees charged to commercial farm estates and cooperatives for washing, precision slicing, dehydration, and nitrogen packaging.

₦220 – ₦350 per fresh kg

2. B2B Escrow Marketplace

Take-rate on verified wholesale agro-commodity transactions between certified regional producers and FMCG off-takers in Europe and North America.

5.0% GMV Commission

3. Academy Certification & SaaS

Tuition fees for post-harvest SOP training, quality auditor certification, and facility ERP equipment telemetry licensing.

Tuition & Software Subscriptions

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