Coffee Equipment
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🏬Wholesale
ID: 144
24,347.60USDC
Funded
97.39% of 25,000 USDC
- Funded date15.10.2025
- Loan period8 months
- Lending APR23.50 %
Repayment schedule
About
Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited operates as a supplier and service provider in the agricultural equipment sector, with a primary focus on coffee processing equipment while also serving clients involved in the production of vegetables, fruits, vanilla, and edible seaweed. The company’s business model is designed to generate revenue through four key activities: equipment sales, spare parts supply, maintenance contracts, and installation services.
The company purchases equipment primarily from suppliers in China, Europe, and South America, reselling it at a markup to agricultural producers. This segment contributed 66% of the company’s total revenue in 2024, highlighting its significance as the core driver of business. Equipment supply, which typically involves transactions lasting 1.5 to 2 months, remains a significant driver of business. Spare parts supply accounted for 4.5% of revenue in 2024. Maintenance contracts, where the company takes responsibility for equipment support at a fixed cost, generated 28% of revenue. This service provides predictable cash flow and strengthens long-term client relationships. Installation, setup, and commissioning of equipment is offered as an additional service, contributing to the company’s ability to meet client needs comprehensively.
The company’s key clients are agricultural companies specializing in coffee production, as well as those involved in producing vegetables, fruits, vanilla, and edible seaweed. These clients rely on Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited for modernizing their processes and maintaining operational efficiency.
Highlights
Max target
25,000 USDC
Min target
12,500 USDC
Investors
46
Interest payments
8 months
Principal repayments
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Total payments
monthly
Risk scoring
- CollateralCompany Assets
- Total risk scoreBBB
- Debt to equity2
- LTV120 %
- Credit history8/10
Details
- Growth and Expansion Strategy: Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited aims to strengthen its market position and achieve sustainable growth through targeted efforts in contract acquisition, supply chain optimization, and market diversification. The company’s strategy includes securing major contracts, expanding procurement and warehousing, diversifying operations, and entering new regional markets.
- Implementing a Referral System: In 2025, the company plans to launch a formal referral system to incentivize agents who assist in securing contracts. Agents will earn a commission of 1-1.5% of the contract value, with an advance payment of 0.1% for serious leads. This approach aligns with local business practices and is expected to enhance contract acquisition efforts significantly.
- Key Contracts and Regional Expansion: Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited has secured three key contracts for 2025, along with a letter of intent for a supply agreement in Uganda, valued at approximately €284,000. These agreements underscore the company’s growing regional presence.
In 2024, the company’s total revenue reached 224 million KES (€1,378,378), with the following contributions from its core activities:
- Equipment Sales: 148 million KES (€910,810) (66%)
- Maintenance Contracts: 62.5 million KES (€384,147) (28%)
- Spare Parts Supply: 10 million KES (€61,743) (4.5%)
- Installation Services: 3 million KES (€18,523) (1.5%)
Description of the Loan
Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited is seeking external financing of €400,000 to meet the working capital needs for executing major contracts with Dormans Coffee and Kenya Cooperative Coffee Exporters, starting in March 2025. These contracts involve the delivery of high-value agricultural equipment, including harvesting machines, silos, vibrating machines, and depulping machines. The financing will support initial procurement costs, ensure timely deliveries, and provide resources for scaling operations and diversifying product offerings.
Loan Collateral
Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited does not currently hold significant fixed assets or high-value equipment on its balance sheet. However, the company consistently operated in 2024 with agricultural equipment and materials valued at approximately €138,330 per month, which could serve as collateral on a rolling basis. Additionally, the company has accumulated working capital of approximately €300,000, further demonstrating its financial capability to secure the requested loan of €400,000
Key facts
- Keen and Tight Caretakers was foundedOct 01, 2018
- Start of active work/productionJan 01, 2021
- Total income in 202123.1 million KES (€142,857)
- Total income in 202268 million KES (€420,469)
- Total income in 2023115.3 million KES (€712,346)
- Total income in 2024223.6 million KES (€1,378,378)
Borrower info
Keen and Tight Caretakers
Nairobi, MUKENIA ROAD, PLOT NO. 27/8 LOTUS PLAZA, PRJ6+VH6
The company specializes in supplying agricultural equipment, including coffee processing machinery. Its client base includes organizations such as Kenya Cooperative Coffee Exporters, Dormans Coffee Limited, and Sasini PLC. These partnerships reflect the company’s role in supporting Kenya’s coffee value chain.
- Reg No.PVT-ZQUP7XX
Market description & size
The Kenyan market presents significant opportunities for Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited, given the country’s prominent role in producing high-quality coffee and its ongoing efforts to modernize the agribusiness sector. In 2024, Kenya’s coffee export market reached $250 million (€229 million), while the market for coffee processing and packaging equipment was valued at $75 million (€68.7 million), with an annual growth rate of 8-10%. Kenya’s position as a major exporter of Arabica coffee includes a diverse range of industry participants, from smallholder farmers and cooperatives to large-scale processors and exporters. These stakeholders increasingly demand modern solutions for processing, packaging, and logistics to meet international standards.
In addition to coffee, Kenya’s broader agricultural equipment market shows strong growth potential. The country’s agricultural sector contributes approximately 35% to GDP, with key crops including tea, flowers, vegetables, and fruits. Modernization efforts in irrigation systems, post-harvest storage, and crop processing are driving demand for equipment beyond coffee. The total market for agricultural machinery in Kenya was estimated at $450 million (€412.2 million) in 2024, growing at an annual rate of 7-9%.
Recent trends highlight a shift toward sustainable and energy-efficient technologies. Farmers and businesses are showing greater interest in solutions that improve productivity and align with global sustainability requirements. Additionally, government programs supporting agricultural modernization create opportunities for companies like Keen and Tight Caretakers Limited to participate in subsidized projects and initiatives.