Dar es salaam, Tanzania – December, 2025
Goldenpot Limited (“Goldenpot”), a domestic manufacturer of affordable fortified maize food products, has received an impact-linked loan from Daraja Impact. Daraja Impact is a five-year initiative aimed at supporting enterprises by providing both capital and technical assistance to promote inclusion and empowerment for women and youth in Tanzania. The project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (“SDC”) through the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania and implemented by SEAF, a global impact organization, in partnership with AlphaMundi Foundation (“AMF”).
Founded in 2017, Goldenpot specializes in the value addition of maize, transforming it into breakfast options for low- to middle-income consumers. The company sources maize directly from over 1,000 female smallholder farmers in the Manyara region, empowering them through training on best agronomic practices and food safety, ongoing agronomist support, and a reliable market for their produce at fair prices. This support enables farmers to increase their income, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve their livelihoods.
Despite maize being a staple food in Tanzania, the value chain remains fragmented and poorly coordinated, leading to substandard, unsafe, and nutritionally deficient food. Goldenpot’s maize products, such as instant porridge, maize corn puffs, and breakfast cereals, are fortified with micronutrients to fight malnourishment and are affordably priced for its target consumers, mitigating stunted growth and acute malnutrition. In addition to competitive pricing, the products are designed to be accessible to lower- and middle-income households through a range of packaging sizes, ensuring that nutritional benefits reach a broad and underserved segment of the population.
Goldenpot’s nutritious and affordable product offerings have attracted significant customer demand, expanding the opportunity for the company to scale up production to meet the existing demand and expand into new regions. The impact-linked loan from Daraja Impact will enable Goldenpot to scale its operations, meet the needs of its existing customers, and extend its reach to additional markets, amplifying its positive impact on food security and economic empowerment.
Haika Mtei, Founder and CEO of Goldenpot, commented, “The Daraja Impact loan is a game-changer for Goldenpot, empowering us to amplify our mission to combat malnutrition while driving women’s empowerment through our outgrower system. With this support, we can secure the working capital needed to meet the demands of our current customers and expand our reach to additional distributors and kiosks. This partnership enables us to create a sustainable impact, improving food security and ensuring our communities thrive.”
Sawa Nakagawa, Executive Director of AMF commented, “Small and Medium Enterprises play a critical role in addressing food security challenges across Africa. We are proud to support the woman-led, woman-owned Goldenpot to accelerate its inclusive and sustainable growth. It is exciting to see Daraja Impact leading innovative financing in Tanzania through the use of impact-linked loans that reward businesses for creating positive impact.”
Media Contacts:
For more information on this release or on Daraja Impact, contact: Claire Njoki | claire.mugo@alphamundi.ch
About AlphaMundi Foundation:
AlphaMundi Foundation, a US not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with a branch in Kenya, strengthens the long-term commercial viability of SMEs in Africa and Latin America to drive sustainable and inclusive economic transformation. AMF leverages expertise across catalytic and innovative finance, capacity building support, and research with a focus on gender and climate change. AMF’s support strengthens SME’s operational growth and enhances their social and environmental impact.. https://www.alphamundifoundation.org/
About SEAF:
SEAF is a global impact organization dedicated to improving lives and communities through entrepreneurship and small businesses. SEAF invests in debt and equity capital and provides advisory and mentorship to support SMEs in underserved markets, creating jobs and building sustainable communities. Since 1989, SEAF has made more than 433 investments across 46 funds in over 31 countries globally. https://www.seaf.com/
