MBC: One Person, One AI, One Mission. By leveraging advanced technology, Maputo Bridge Capital connects sponsors with verified smallholder farmers in Mozambique, ensuring that 92% of contributions go directly to local seed and fertilizer shops, with 8% covering verification. Founded by Anselmo Boaventura in Fort Worth, Texas, MBC focuses on transparency through receipts and field photos, partnering with the COJAZ cooperative in Zambezia.
The Efficiency of AI in Agriculture
Apollo Agriculture has 200+ employees and raised $88 million to support their primary tool: credit scoring. In contrast, MBC operates with founder Anselmo Boaventura and an AI agent named STAR. This model powers 10 tools, 6 computational models, 600 articles, and a 16-entity Terminal. This setup is possible because AI has removed the traditional overhead costs that make startups expensive: cloud-based operations, automated content creation, organic SEO, and accessible satellite and weather data.
Impact on the Smallholder Farmer
For a smallholder farmer in the COJAZ cooperative, this technology-driven approach translates into a more reliable season. By digitizing the verification of seed and fertilizer inputs, farmers receive the necessary resources to manage their crops effectively. After the harvest, these farmers repay into a Community Fund, which ensures that the next cycle of farmers can be supported, creating a sustainable loop of agricultural development.
Frequently asked questions
What is the role of technology in smallholder farming? Technology helps automate record-keeping, analyze weather patterns, and monitor crop health more efficiently.
Why are seed and fertilizer shops important? They serve as the local hub where farmers procure essential inputs to improve their yield and food security.
What happens after a harvest? Farmers repay their inputs into a community fund, which allows the cycle of support to continue for future seasons.
We invite you to sponsor a farmer starting from $25. Please note that sponsorships are gifts, not investments, and are not tax-deductible.