Matthew Piper is the founder and Director of Product at KHULA! an agri-tech business based in South Africa. KHULA! means "GROW!", and has a vision of growing and connecting agricultural businesses to feed the world. KHULA builds technology for emerging and small-medium sized farmers in Africa (currently) through an ecosystem and shared value model. Its platform connects various role players including farmers, buyers, logistics, input suppliers, financiers and corporate partners into its ecommerce platform. Through its platform KHULA supplies food processors, distributors, packhouses, retail and exporters, giving direct traceability in the supply chain. As one big farm, KHULA currently services 10 000Ha+, over 100 product lines and 3000+ farmers in South Africa. KHULA was ranked at the #1 app in South Africa at the MTN App of the Year awards and as one of the world's top 10 social ventures at the Global Chivas Venture in Amsterdam in 2019.
Matthew Piper
Co-Founder, Khula Agriculture