Acumen backs Uganda’s Mountain Harvest
The impact investor will fund new infrastructure and processing capacity.
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Acumen has invested in Mountain Harvest, a Ugandan specialty coffee company.
Mountain Harvest works directly with more than 1,000 smallholder farmers to source organic Arabica coffee, process it to specialty standards, and connect it to premium international buyers.
“Acumen’s investment in Mountain Harvest reflects a deep alignment around mission and values. We share a belief that what tastes best in your cup can and should provide a living income for farmers – and that patient capital, paired with strong local leadership, can build inclusive and resilient markets that work for everyone,” said Kenneth Barigye, managing director of Mountain Harvest.
Acumen’s investment will support Mountain Harvest’s next phase of growth. The company plans to build a temperature-controlled warehouse, alongside a dry mill and colour sorter. It will also acquire land to expand processing capacity. These investments are expected to improve quality control and optimise product mix. They should also strengthen margins, supporting financial sustainability and long-term scale.
“Acumen’s investment in Mountain Harvest is catalytic. It enables the company to deepen its impact with farmers, strengthen its financial sustainability, and set new standards for gender and youth inclusion in Uganda’s coffee sector,” said Millycent Aoko, investment manager for East Africa at Acumen.
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