Sahel Capital, a leading private investment firm focused on the food and agriculture sector across sub-Saharan Africa, is seeking a seasoned Business Development and Origination Manager to spearhead deal sourcing for its newly established Sahel Agribusiness Private Debt Fund (SAPDF).
The firm, which has been investing in African agri-food since 2013, manages a portfolio including the Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria (FAFIN), the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), and the Sahel Capital Agribusiness Fund II (SCAF II).
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This new Naira-denominated, closed-ended private debt fund represents the next phase in addressing a critical gap: providing patient, structured debt capital to some of Nigeria’s most creditworthy agribusiness SMEs, processors, and input distributors that have historically lacked access to such financing.
Targeting Nigeria’s Agri-Food Opportunity
Nigeria boasts a vibrant ecosystem of high-potential agribusiness SMEs, yet many remain underserved by traditional banking channels.
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The role is not a conventional banking move but an entrepreneurial opportunity to build a credit franchise within an established fund manager.
The successful candidate will leverage deep relationships with agri-food founders, processors, and distributors across Nigeria to originate and build a robust deal pipeline from day one.
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“We are looking for someone who has spent years building relationships… and who has quietly wondered what it would look like to deploy capital to those same businesses rather than just bank them,” the job posting states.
The SAPDF is designed to deliver structured financing to agribusiness SMEs and infrastructure projects in Nigeria, building on Sahel Capital’s 15-year track record.
The firm has successfully deployed capital through its existing vehicles, including equity and debt investments that support food security, climate resilience, import substitution, and value-chain efficiency.
A Track Record of Impact and Execution
Sahel Capital’s FAFIN fund invested in eight Nigerian agribusiness companies with multiple successful exits. SEFAA has provided structured debt across 13 sub-Saharan countries, while SCAF II recently reached a first close and continues to deploy growth equity primarily in West Africa, with a strong Nigeria focus.
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The new private debt fund, with Series 1 targeting ₦25 billion, aims to further bridge the “missing middle” in agricultural financing by offering Naira-linked private credit tailored to local market realities.
Who They’re Looking For
Ideal candidates will have extensive networks in Nigeria’s agri-food sector, a strong understanding of credit and structured finance, and a passion for building scalable solutions in agribusiness. The hire will join a team with deep sector expertise and an existing network, enabling immediate impact.
Interested professionals or those who know a strong fit are encouraged to submit CVs through the official application link provided by Sahel Capital.
This move underscores growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector and the rising importance of private credit in unlocking growth for SMEs in Africa’s largest economy.
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