Boane. Agro-Industrial Impact Platform – 500ha Irrigated Development

Company Description

ASSOCIAÇÃO CASA DO GAIATO DE MOÇAMBIQUE - Casa do Gaiato de Moçambique is a Mozambique-based institution combining child protection services with commercial agribusiness operations. Managing 400+ hectares of fertile land, irrigation rights, and livestock facilities, it integrates agricultural production, workforce training, and revenue generation into a scalable impact-driven platform with strong local roots and long-term operational history.

Countries of Operation

Mozambique

Ownership of Company:

Local Company

Number of years since incorporated

14

Project Pitch

Casa do Gaiato de Moçambique manages over 500 hectares of fertile land in Massaca (Boane District, Maputo Province), strategically located near Maputo and major logistics corridors. Currently, 80 hectares are under partial cultivation through internal management and partnerships (including moringa and coffee production). The project seeks an equity partner to develop a phased agro-industrial expansion, including irrigation infrastructure from an existing licensed water source, mechanised crop production, agro-processing facilities, and livestock integration. Target crops include high-value horticulture, tropical fruits (banana, papaya, mango, avocado), coffee, moringa, and specialty crops for domestic and export markets. The model combines commercial agribusiness returns with measurable social impact: employment generation (100+ direct jobs in expansion phase), vocational training for youth, and reinvestment into Casa do Gaiato’s child protection and education services. The project is structured as a joint venture or special purpose vehicle (SPV), ensuring professional governance and investor-grade transparency. Total capital required: €4 million for irrigation infrastructure, land preparation, mechanisation, and first production cycles

Team

The project is led by a complementary team combining long-standing institutional leadership with strong financial and agribusiness management expertise. Quitéria Paciência Torres has over four decades of experience in social, educational and community development. Since 1991, she has played a central leadership role at Casa do Gaiato de Moçambique, directing both the Community School and the institution itself. She has extensive experience in child protection, psychosocial support and community mobilisation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure education, protection and sustainable development outcomes. Since 2014, she has also served as President of Fundação Encontro, strengthening social cohesion and community-based development initiatives in Boane District. António Eduardo Melo Freitas brings more than 20 years of experience in financial, administrative and strategic management across FMCG, hospitality, retail, agriculture and consulting sectors in Mozambique and South Africa. He has served as Finance Director and Executive Director in several companies, leading cost control, financial restructuring, commercial management and expansion processes. He holds a Master’s degree in Tax Law and a degree in Business Administration. Together, the team combines social mission leadership with professional financial and operational management.

Type of Project

Non-Profit Organization

Stage

Growth stage

Annual Revenue (in EUR)

500.000 – 1.000.000 EUR

Number of employees

51-100

Total Project Cost (in EUR)

4,000,000

Financing needs (in EUR)

4,000,000

Type of financing needed

Equity

The Company is looking for:

Joint Venture/Partnership;

Planned allocation of fundraising capital

Greenfield (new activity for the company); Expansion (expanding an existing activity)