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Degas

Changing people's lives through end-to-end traceability, connecting smallholder farmers to international markets, restoring soil health and biodiversity, and enabling a net-zero society through…

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2019Food

Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2023

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Degas

Degas Africa is focused on enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa by integrating them into the Degas Farmer Network. The company provides essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals, alongside valuable farming knowledge to boost productivity and income. By aggregating commodities and facilitating the sale of products produced by these farmers, Degas Africa creates a streamlined supply chain. The business operates within the agricultural sector, primarily serving smallholder farmers who are crucial to the region's economy. Degas Africa's business model revolves around the efficient management of operations through software solutions, aiming to digitize the value chain and unlock new opportunities for farmers. Revenue is generated through the sale of agricultural inputs and the aggregation and sale of farm produce. The company's mission is to increase the income of 600 million smallholder farmers in the region, addressing the challenges of poverty and food security.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Employees: 80
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 78.0/100
Industry: Food
Sub-industry: AgriTech
Sector: Food
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC	Dec 2023	$7.5M	$38M	Global Catalyst Partners Japan · Hakuhodo DY Ventures · Animal Spirits · Primal Capital	↗
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Jan 2023	$7.7M	$31M	Undisclosed	—

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Degas website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Degas is 430 monthly website visits, down 39.4% over the last three months. Degas's team grew 6.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits430 3-month web change-39.4% 1-year team growth+6.7%

Monthly website visitsApr 2023–Jul 2026

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