African agrifoodtech companies struggle to secure sustainable financing models for B2B food distribution operations

African agrifoodtech startups like Twiga are collapsing due to inadequate financing models that don't match their operational needs and cash flow cycles. Food distributors face chronic capital shortages for inventory, logistics, and working capital, while traditional venture funding and debt instruments fail to account for agricultural seasonality and B2B payment delays. Current financing solutions are misaligned with the unique cash conversion cycles of food distribution businesses.