Our General Manager, Luc-Etienne Dandrieu, had the privilege of speaking at the New Year’s Reception with Swiss-African Business Circle (SABC) members and African Ambassadors in Bern – a dynamic gathering filled with lively discussions, collaboration, and strategic reflections.
Luc-Etienne presented AlphaSeeds model as a philanthropic investment company who empower local communities and drive the industrialization of the agri-food sector by channeling investments into sustainable, scalable projects.
He also came back with the following key takeaways:
🌍 In an Uncertain Global Landscape, Africa Stands at a Critical Junction:
🔹 Accelerating global changes are reshaping markets, intensifying competition and innovation
🔹 Supply chains under pressure demand stronger local resilience and efficiency
🔹 Protectionism is rising, impacting global trade and economic flows
🔹 Africa holds immense potential, with a young and dynamic population and vast untapped resources
🔹 Swiss-African relations are evolving towards mutually beneficial partnerships beyond traditional aid
💡 Opportunities for Growth & Innovation:
✅ Localization: Strengthening local production and value chains
✅ Sustainability: Integrating eco-friendly and regenerative practices
✅ Resilience: Developing strategies to withstand global disruptions
✅ Innovation in finance & technology: Exploring new funding models to fuel growth
✅ Strategic partnerships & technology transfer: Leveraging expertise to modernize industries and drive impact
🌱 At AlphaSeeds, we remain committed to investing in sustainable processing agribusinesses in Africa, building resilience, and creating long-term value for communities.
📩 Interested in improving food security trough African agribusinesses ? Let’s connect! info@alphaseeds.ch
