Ghanaian agritech startup Complete Farmer has secured a $2.4 million convertible loan from the International Finance Corporation to scale its digital agricultural platform. Founded in 2017, Complete Farmer builds technology that links smallholder farmers directly to international buyers. The platform manages everything from precision farming techniques and quality control to export fulfillment, enabling local growers to access premium markets abroad. The IFC funding coincides with early-stage investor Five35 Ventures recording its first successful exit from the startup, securing a 3.5x return on its investment. Complete Farmer will use the new capital to expand its grower network across West Africa and bolster its export operations. Agriculture employs millions across the continent, but fragmented supply chains cut into profits. Institutional backing from the IFC shows growing confidence in technology platforms that fix agricultural trade bottlenecks. Keep an eye on how Complete Far...