MBC is the only African agri-fintech that discloses everything, including fee structures, risks, IRIS+ impact metrics, and a live proof dashboard. Founded by Anselmo Boaventura in Fort Worth, Texas, MBC connects sponsors with verified smallholder farmers in Mozambique, working directly with the COJAZ cooperative in Zambezia to ensure transparency and accountability.
Comparison of Transparency Standards
| What | Apollo | ThriveAgric | UfarmX | MBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee structure | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden | Published |
| Risk disclosure | Not found | Not found | Not found | Published |
| Impact metrics (IRIS+) | Not found | Not found | Not found | Published |
| Proof dashboard | None | None | None | Live |
| Competitor comparison | None | None | None | Published |
| What we DON'T promise | None | None | None | Published |
| Farmer data dividend | $0 | $0 | $0 | 70% to farmers |
Impact on the Farmer's Season
For a smallholder farmer in Zambezia, this transparency means that resources arrive reliably when needed most. A sponsor gives from $25, which goes directly to the farmer's local seed and fertilizer shop. The farmer receives the essential inputs to start their season, while the sponsor gets the receipt and field photos, ensuring the process is documented and verified.
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Future Tech and Innovation
Transparency is the foundation for future innovation. As we look at the potential for integrating advanced technologies like AI and data analytics into Mozambican agriculture, maintaining open and verifiable data is critical. These technologies could one day optimize yield predictions and resource distribution, provided the infrastructure remains built on the principles of radical disclosure and Radical Transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What are IRIS+ metrics? IRIS+ is a generally accepted system for measuring, managing, and optimizing impact, helping organizations like MBC track their social and environmental performance.
Why is a proof dashboard important? It allows stakeholders to see real-time data and documentation, ensuring that claims about activities and financial distributions are verifiable.
What is a farmer data dividend? It is a model where the value generated from the data collected during farming cycles is shared back with the farmers themselves, rather than being captured entirely by the platform.
By following our Radical Transparency policy, we aim to set a new standard for how to help farmers in Mozambique. You can sponsor a farmer starting from $25. Please note that sponsorships are gifts, not investments, and are not tax-deductible. 92% of your contribution goes to the farmer's local seed and fertilizer shop, while 8% covers field verification and documentation. After harvest, farmers repay into a Community Fund that helps sponsor the next farmer in the cooperative.
