Seeing What Banks Cannot See
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) has long been a tool for agronomists, but for Maputo Bridge Capital, it is a proprietary credit tool. In a country where 81% of the population depends on agriculture, the health of a farmer’s crop is the most accurate reflection of their financial health. We use satellite time-series data to track development cycles across millions of hectares. This allows us to predict yields before harvest, identifying high-potential farmers long before they approach a market. By embedding this into our fintech platform, we replace bureaucratic paperwork with empirical, real-time data. This creates a feedback loop that rewards efficiency and de-risks our portfolio. It is the thrill of uncovering value in a space that others dismiss as too volatile. In the digital age, agricultural credit isn't about property titles; it is about growth trajectories captured from space.
[Learn how our scoring algorithm analyzes agricultural performance.]