Vitara Agritech, the B-Corp certified agtech (formerly Sommalife), has secured a €1.8 million equity investment from EDFI Management Company, Acumen and a network of angel investors to expand its operations.

The investment, announced on 26 October 2026, marks EDFI’s first direct equity investment in Ghana. EDFI Management Company manages the AgriFI Ghana Country Window, which supports agricultural businesses and value chains.

Founded in 2020, Vitara connects smallholder shea producers in Ghana to international manufacturers through its digital platform, TreeSyt. The platform tracks farmers, manages sourcing and training, and monitors shea trees. This helps manufacturers trace shea back to its source and improve supply chain transparency.

The company supplies European businesses specialising in plant-based oils and fats. Shea sourced in Ghana is used in cocoa butter equivalents for chocolate and confectionery products, linking local producers to international demand.

Mawuse Gyisun, COO and Co-Founder, Vitara Agritech said: “With the support of AgriFI, Acumen, and SIG our angel investors, Vitara can expand its work with women producers, strengthen the reach of our solutions and build a more transparent and sustainable shea supply chain.”

Women farmers at the centre of growth

Women account for 91% of farmers in Vitara’s network. During the latest shea season, it worked with 47,000 women farmers who rely on shea as a key source of household income.

The investment is expected to help Vitara expand its network of women producers, strengthen its technology and build a more traceable and sustainable shea supply chain.

Chris Maranga, Africa Director at Acumen, said the company was helping women shea producers access more reliable markets and stable incomes. Vitara aims to reach one million farmers by 2030.

Building a more traceable shea industry

Vitara’s model combines digital technology with direct engagement with farmers and community agents. Its TreeSyt platform supports the collection and management of supply chain data, including farmer records and tree monitoring.

The approach addresses traceability challenges in a shea value chain traditionally reliant on informal intermediaries. Greater visibility into sourcing also supports efforts to improve sustainable resource management and meet the requirements of international buyers.

Vitara is planning to expand in Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Mali and Ivory Coast to reach additional shea producers.