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Amini Raises 2 Million Dollars to Solve Environmental Data Scarcity For Africa

Muchiri by Muchiri
June 6, 2023
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Jump ahead

  • Addressing the Disparity in Africa’s GDP Contribution
  • Amini’s Early Milestones and Impact
  • Expanding into Supply Chain Monitoring
  • Investors Recognize Amini’s Potential
  • Amini’s Visionary Leadership and Talented Team
  • A Strong Executive Team
  • A Commitment to Africa’s Transformation
  • Amini Joins the Seraphim Space Accelerator Programme
  • The Road Ahead for Amini
  • Potential Use Cases and Applications
  • Challenges and Opportunities
  • Conclusion

Amini, a Nairobi based innovative startup targeting Africa’s environmental data scarcity through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, has successfully raised $2 million in pre-seed funding. The round, which was oversubscribed, was led by Pale Blue Dot, a prominent European Climate Tech fund. Additional investors included Superorganism, RaliCap, W3i, Emurgo Kepple Ventures, and a network of angel investors from the global technology community.

Addressing the Disparity in Africa’s GDP Contribution

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Despite being home to 65% of the world’s uncultivated fertile land and 30% of its mineral resources, Africa accounts for only 3% of the global GDP. One major reason for this disparity is the lack of reliable and trustworthy data, which has stymied Africa’s development for decades. This data shortage has hindered business decisions and capital allocation, as well as made it difficult to measure the impact of climate change in the region.

Amini aims to tackle this issue by providing access to valuable environmental data analytics, including drought, flood, soil, and crop health. Its robust data aggregation and analytics platform is capable of collecting, unifying, and processing satellite data, weather data, and other types of data down to a square meter.

Amini’s Early Milestones and Impact

Within the first six months of operation, Amini has developed a comprehensive platform that can forecast crop yields for millions of smallholder farmers in mere seconds. This data can also be used to measure the impact of natural disasters across the region, offering crucial insights for governments and organizations working on climate resilience and disaster management.

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Amini Corp Team

 

Amini’s primary focus has been on the agricultural insurance sector, collaborating with insurers to provide granular, verifiable, and actionable data for enhancing farmers’ resilience through parametric agricultural insurance coverage. This partnership aims to support both African farmers and global food chains by promoting regenerative agriculture practices.

Expanding into Supply Chain Monitoring

While initially focused on insurance, Amini is now rapidly expanding into supply chain monitoring, specifically at the “last mile” or the initial stages of the global supply chain. This expansion is crucial for multinational companies seeking precise measurements of their carbon footprint and the ability to report on their environmental impact.

Upcoming global regulations, such as the SEC Climate Disclosure rules and the European Green Deal, further emphasize this need. These regulations mandate companies importing commodities like coffee, cocoa, timber, and palm oil to have comprehensive knowledge of their supply chain and its impact on deforestation and degradation down to the finest details at the last mile.

Investors Recognize Amini’s Potential

Heidi Lindvall, General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, praised Amini’s mission, stating: “The scarcity of high-quality environmental data of Africa is a concern as it prevents others from building important climate solutions such as for example improving farmer insurance, monitoring climate risk or supply chains. When meeting the team behind Amini we were blown away by their ambition and expertise and we believe they are best positioned to fill the environmental data gap of Africa.”

Amini’s Visionary Leadership and Talented Team

Amini’s founder and CEO, Kate Kallot, brings over a decade of leadership experience in driving global innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learning at renowned technology companies like Intel, Arm, and NVIDIA. Kallot has spearheaded initiatives focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and social impact to benefit the African continent, such as the United AI Alliance, which aims to bridge the AI compute gap and enhance data capabilities in emerging markets.

A Strong Executive Team

Joining Kallot on Amini’s executive team are Mwenda Mugendi, Muthoni Karubiu, and Eshani Kaushal. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in machine learning, data science, geospatial analysis, and fintech, gained from leading organizations such as Microsoft, NASA, and MTN. The Amini team is deeply committed to making a positive impact, in Africa and beyond.

A Commitment to Africa’s Transformation

Kate Kallot, CEO and Founder of Amini, expressed her aspirations for the company, saying, “We are building the single source of truth for environmental data across Africa. Data has the potential of transforming livelihoods by enabling everything from climate resilience to sustainable value chains. Should Amini reach its full potential and solve this problem, we are setting up Africa for tremendous transformation and development over the next decade. It’s a long way to get there, but the early customer success and interest from global enterprises, governments, and international organizations are showing us that we’re on the right track.”

Amini Joins the Seraphim Space Accelerator Programme

Amini has also become the first African company accepted onto the highly selective Seraphim Space Accelerator programme, which scouts from the top 2% of global early-stage space companies. This prestigious recognition further validates Amini’s potential to make a significant difference in addressing Africa’s environmental data gap.

The Road Ahead for Amini

With the recent infusion of $2 million in pre-seed funding, Amini is poised to rapidly scale its operations and expand its reach to even more sectors, customers, and partners. The company’s vision of providing a single source of truth for environmental data across Africa has the potential to revolutionize industries, drive economic development, and promote climate resilience in the region.

Potential Use Cases and Applications

Beyond insurance and supply chain monitoring, Amini’s data platform could be utilized in various sectors, including agriculture, energy, infrastructure development, and water management. By providing accurate, timely, and actionable data, Amini can empower businesses, governments, and organizations to make informed decisions and investments, ultimately leading to a more prosperous and sustainable future for Africa.

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Challenges and Opportunities

While Amini’s journey is undoubtedly filled with challenges, the opportunities to make a lasting impact on the African continent and the world at large are immense. With a dedicated and talented team, strong financial backing, and a growing a of customers and partners, Amini is well-positioned to tackle the environmental data gap and drive meaningful change for millions of people.

Conclusion

Amini’s mission to solve Africa’s environmental data scarcity through artificial intelligence and satellite technology is both ambitious and essential. As the company continues to grow and innovate, its impact on agriculture, supply chain monitoring, and other sectors will undoubtedly be felt across the continent and beyond. With the support of investors, partners, and a talented team, Amini is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for Africa.

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