DOB Equity Invests in MazaoHub, an Agri – Tech Company Boosting Productivity of Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania

Nairobi Kenya, September 2025

DOB Equity, an impact venture fund backed by a Dutch family, is delighted to announce its investment in MazaoHub Precision Agriculture (MazaoHub). MazaoHub is a Tanzanian ag-tech company transforming smallholder farm productivity through precision farming using a hybrid of hands on agronomic support blended with technology .

 The company offers soil testing services, which, combined with specialised agronomy services, input distribution and market linkage to aggregators, allows farmers to adopt climate-smart practices that result in significant impact through increased yields, adoption of organic fertilizer and ultimately incomes. 

Anne Ngugi, Senior Investment Manager at DOB Equity and the Investment Lead for MazaoHub explained, “MazaoHub is tooling farmers to weather the effects of climate change through precision farming. It has taken an ecosystem approach to ensure that smallholder farmers are able to contribute to food security while producing sustainably and profitably.” 

“We are thrilled to partner with DOB Equity,” said Geophrey Tenganamba, CEO and Co-founder of MazaoHub. “With DOB Equity, we are positioned to scale our Tech-and-Touch services—soil tests, data driven digital agronomy, optimal inputs usage recommendations and structured markets for smallholder farmers powered by farm level data — through a franchise of Farmer Excellent Centers, giving every village a trusted hub to grow yields, incomes, and climate resilience.”

This investment falls under DOB Equity’s Sustainable Food Systems pillar, improving livelihoods and food security in our region. DOB invests in businesses that are innovative, scalable while  contributing positively to impact and financial resilience. 

About DOB Equity

DOB Equity is a Kenya-based impact investment fund dedicated to empowering transformative businesses across East Africa. With a renewed focus on sustainable food systems, energy and water and sanitation services, DOB Equity supports innovative enterprises that deliver measurable social, environmental, and economic impact.

Currently, the fund’s diverse portfolio includes 25 high-impact companies driving sustainable growth and resilience in the region. Beyond providing financing options such as equity and equity-like instruments, DOB Equity offers access to networks, governance and strategic guidance, enabling local entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and maximize their impact. 

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Victoria Musembi
DOB Equity
Email: info@dobequity.com