Catalyzing Durable
African Solutions

We combine investor-grade strategy with deep local market insight to transform agricultural value chains and scale high-impact ventures.

Advisory Services Venture Studio
Agriculture and Industry

Our Expertise

Strategic Advisory Services

Venture Incubation

Rigorous problem validation, market analysis, value chain mapping, and diagnosis of structural constraints.

Investment Strategy

Designing fit-for-purpose capital models, blended finance approaches, and investment parameters.

Supply Chain Strategy

High-level technical leadership and operational support to navigate complex market and sourcing challenges.

Sustainability Strategy

Detailed strategy and execution for complex ESG and sustainability goals in heavy industries.

Research Program Design

Tailored research programs to validate markets, value assets, evaluate opportunities, and manage risk.

Specialty Trade

Access to specialty products from across Africa and the Middle East for export globally.

Our Experience

Sector Strength

Agriculture

Agriculture

Experience across the value chain, from aggregation through processing, trade, and distribution

Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Quantitative valuation and allocation modeling of water, natural resource, and tourism assets

Mining and Industry

Mining & Industry

Detailed market diligence, financial and operational analyses

Consumer Products

Consumer Products

Novel business models, GTM strategies, and diligence for consumer products and technologies.

Launching in 2026: The Horizon Foundry Venture Studio

Turning Processor Problems into Scalable Ventures

Through our partnership with some of the world's largest food companies, we are assembling a unique venture creation engine that puts African processors in the driver's seat.

  • 100+ Food processing companies across 8 countries.
  • Access to 650+ highly skilled corporate volunteers.
  • Three pathways: Studio Challenge, Hackathon, and In-House Builds.
African Agriculture

5 year

Scaling Journey

The Foundry

Leadership Team

Shungu Kanyemba

Shungu Kanyemba

Operations Lead

20+ years in African agriculture, digital systems, and inclusive enterprise development.

Kyle Newell

Kyle Newell

Venture Lead

Expert in scaling regenerative agriculture ventures across 40+ countries.

Brian Bourquard

Brian Bourquard

Finance Lead

Specialist in quantitative modeling and novel business model design.

African Landscape

Our Work

Ready to Build the Future?

Whether you are looking to deploy capital, enter a market, find partners, or scale your company, Horizon Foundry has experience that matters.

Market Diligence

Proven experience in detailed analysis with $1B+ dollars of investments made from our research.

Capital Expertise

Evaluated 100+ food, agri, and industrial business investments and raised $100M+ in capital for agricultural, consumer, and technology firms.

Operational Experience

Supported the founding, operating and scaling of 20+ companies on multiple continents.

Product Development

Launched products in the consumer, digital, and technology spaces that went on to generate $1B+ in revenues.

Contact Us

The Foundry can help

Discuss a project or learn more about our Venture Studio.