We are empowering local farmers through Innovation and investment.
At Ster Impact, we are your committed partner in transforming Africa’s agribusiness, one entrepreneur at a time!
OUR APPROACH
We provide tailored financing and practical support to help you scale your business and deepen your impact. For investors, we are your gateway to Africa’s untapped potential. We identify and develop investment opportunities that deliver solid financial returns while driving real, tangible impact. We are a local team driven by global standards. We bring our strong work ethic, ability to adapt best practices to local context and commitment to excellence to unlock the next generation of Africa’s entrepreneurs.
Join us, and be part of our journey!
Mission
Transform Africa’s agribusiness by accelerating agro-processing, reversing the export of raw products to capture value, create jobs and reshape the local economy. We drive capital to an under-resourced and high-impact sector.
Our vision
To be your trusted growth partner who listens and understands your journey.
we focus on job creation, food security, climate resilience, & gender equity.
Investment Focus
Value Addition, Technology, and Sustainability in Agribusiness
Value Addition
Revenue increase with value addition and increased productivity leading to food security
Technology Adoption
Revenue increase with value addition and increased productivity leading to food security
Sustainability
Revenue increase with value addition and increased productivity leading to food security
Our Core Values
Empowerment
We are committed to empowering women by providing the tools and knowledge to succeed in agribusiness.
Innovation
We believe in the power of innovative solutions to address challenges and create growth opportunities in agribusiness.
Community
Building a strong community is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
We believe in empowering African farmers through local transformation of raw products.
Join us in shaping the future with cutting-edge technology and creative solutions.
Meet our Experienced Investors and Agribusiness Experts!
Estelle Kone
CEO & Founder
More about Estelle
♦︎ 10 years in quantitative investment strategies at Goldman Sachs | Management for 3.5Bn private equity fund. ♦︎ Investment committee member climate change. ♦︎ Six Sigma Black Belt: Design to cost, value chain optimization. ♦︎ Education: PhD Industrial Engineering.
Cyrille Nonla
Senior Technical Advisor
More About Cyrille
♦︎ 16y technical manager in agribusiness value chains across Africa. ♦︎ Project manager on climate portfolio, Sector and Thematic Expert on Agricultural Value Chain, Belgian development agency. ♦︎ Education: Master’s Engineering/Industrial Management.