Shamba Records

Shamba Records is a technology firm focused on digitizing the agriculture sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company provides tailor-made software and hardware solutions designed specifically for the African market. Shamba Records has developed ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems for various agricultural value chains, including coffee, tea, dairy, fruits, and cassava. By automating these processes, Shamba Records links producers to distributors, farmers to loans, and farmers to extension services. Additionally, the company offers micro-insurance products to cover livestock loss and health expenses for farmers.

The primary clients are smallholder farmers who face challenges in accessing commercial credit due to limited records on their production, yields, historic payments, farm size, and markets. Shamba Records addresses this issue by providing comprehensive bio and economic data, thereby enabling farmers to access much-needed financial services.

The company operates in the agtech market, focusing on the digital transformation of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its business model revolves around selling software and hardware solutions, as well as offering financial products like micro-insurance and credit facilities. Revenue is generated through the sale of these products and services, as well as through subscription fees for ongoing support and updates.

Keywords: agtech, ERP, CRM, micro-insurance, smallholder farmers, Sub-Saharan Africa, digitization, agriculture, financial services, automation.