# Ecodudu

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ecodudu

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
- Website: www.ecodudu.com
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 13, 2020)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Ecodudu Limited is a Kenyan company that specializes in converting organic waste into sustainable animal feed and organic fertilizers using Black Soldier Fly larvae, promoting environmental conservation and innovative waste management solutions.Founded in 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya, Ecodudu Limited focuses on transforming organic waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizers. The company has executed a total of four deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on December 19, 2022. Starlin F. is recognized as the founder, while Adan M. serves as the CEO. In December 2022, Ecodudu secured USD 540,000 in funding led by Truvalu, with participation from GreenTec Capital Partners, OPES-LCEF, and ShEquity, successfully raising a total of USD 540,000.Ecodudu specializes in transforming organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizers through the innovative use of Black Soldier Fly larvae. The company’s core product offerings include 'Dudumeal,' a premium feed for livestock such as ostriches, and 'Shambamix,' an organic fertilizer designed for agricultural use. These products address sustainable waste management, the growing demand for protein in animal feed, and environmental conservation. Ecodudu's clientele primarily consists of farms and agricultural enterprises in East Africa, particularly Kenya, collaborating with farms like Ecovineyard to promote a circular economy.Ecodudu generates revenue through direct sales of its flagship products, Dudumeal and Shambamix, to farmers and agricultural companies engaged in livestock rearing and crop production. The company’s revenue model is structured around business-to-business transactions, fulfilling bulk orders from customers. Partnerships with food producers supplying organic waste ensure a steady flow of raw materials. Pricing plans are competitive and tailored to meet diverse client needs, further enhancing Ecodudu’s market position within the agribusiness sector.Ecodudu Limited plans to leverage the recent funding of USD 540,000 raised in December 2022 to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. The company is designing new products aimed at improving sustainable agricultural practices and intends to enter additional markets across East Africa by the end of 2024. This strategic expansion will be supported by the partnerships formed with local farms and food producers, facilitating a broader distribution network for their innovative products.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 13, 2020 — GreenTec Capital Partners

## Investors

- GreenTec Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greentec-capital-partners) — Seed