Prothem
Black CTC tea producer supporting smallholder farmers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
N/A | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Founded in 2006, Prothem is a Bujumbura, Burundi-based tea producer. The company's business model is centered on supporting and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and the local community.
Prothem produces black CTC (Crush, Tear, and Curl) tea, which is available in various grades, including broken pekoe, pekoe fannings, and pekoe dust.
The company's primary industry is beverages, and it operates as a private entity. In terms of financial backing, Prothem has raised $1 million in funding. One of its known investors is the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity.
Keywords: tea production, smallholder farmers, CTC tea, agricultural development, rural prosperity, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, Burundi tea, specialty tea, black tea, food and beverage, impact investing, African agriculture, commodity trading, pekoe tea, export crops, community development, fair trade, agricultural finance, East Africa.