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Cowtribe is an agricultural technology company based in Accra and Tamale, Ghana, that operates an on-demand animal vaccine and veterinary product distribution platform for rural livestock farmers. The enterprise aggregates regional demand and coordinates last-mile delivery logistics through a decentralized network of local agrovets and qualified veterinarians. Operating with approximately 34 employees, the subscription-based platform serves a user base of over 5,000 smallholder farmers and generates under $5 million in annual revenue. To facilitate rapid distribution to remote agricultural areas, the organization utilizes drone delivery logistics through a strategic partnership with Zipline across its operational footprint in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Kenya. The company also provides upstream fulfillment services, aiming to supply just-in-time inventory delivery for a network of over 200 partner agrovet retailers. Cowtribe was founded in 2016 by Peter Awin and Alima Bawah.
Cowtribe has raised $120K across 1 funding round.
Cowtribe has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
Cowtribe has raised $120K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $120K Seed in July 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | $120K Seed | — | Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Techstars Impact Fund | Announced |
Cowtribe is a technology-driven company specializing in last-mile delivery of veterinary vaccines and animal health products across Africa, primarily serving smallholder livestock farmers. Their platform connects farmers with qualified veterinarians and a network of frontline providers to deliver vaccines directly to farms, addressing critical gaps in animal healthcare access in rural and underserved communities. By leveraging mobile technology and data analytics, Cowtribe offers subscription-based, on-demand vaccine delivery services that help farmers protect their livestock from preventable diseases, thereby improving animal health, farmer livelihoods, and food security. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum since its launch, expanding beyond Ghana into countries like Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire[1][3][6][7].
Founded in 2016 by Alima and Peter, who come from livestock-keeping backgrounds, Cowtribe emerged from their personal understanding of the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in accessing reliable veterinary services. The idea originated around 2015, motivated by the founders' desire to use technology to improve livestock health management and reduce the high losses farmers suffer due to endemic diseases. Early traction came from developing a subscription model that aggregates demand and delivers vaccines through a network of certified providers, which helped disrupt informal and unreliable supply chains. Over seven years, Cowtribe has grown from a local initiative in Ghana to a leading veterinary delivery platform in Africa[3][7].
Cowtribe rides the growing trend of digital transformation in agriculture and veterinary health, addressing critical supply chain inefficiencies in Africa’s livestock sector. The timing is crucial as smallholder farmers increasingly adopt mobile technologies, and there is rising recognition of livestock’s role in food security and poverty alleviation. Market forces such as the high economic losses from livestock diseases (over $4 billion annually) and the lack of formal veterinary infrastructure create a strong demand for Cowtribe’s solutions. By digitizing vaccine distribution and leveraging data-driven insights, Cowtribe not only improves animal health outcomes but also empowers rural farmers, influencing the broader ecosystem by setting a scalable model for tech-enabled agricultural services in emerging markets[1][3][5][7].
Looking ahead, Cowtribe is well-positioned to expand its geographic footprint and deepen its technological capabilities, potentially integrating more advanced predictive analytics and expanding its service offerings beyond vaccines to broader animal health management. Trends such as increased mobile penetration, growing investment in agri-tech, and heightened focus on sustainable farming practices will shape its journey. As Cowtribe scales, its influence may extend to shaping policy and standards for veterinary services in Africa, further professionalizing the sector and enhancing food security. The company’s commitment to empowering frontline providers and farmers alike suggests a sustainable growth trajectory that could transform livestock health management continent-wide[5][7].
Cowtribe’s innovative approach to solving a critical agricultural challenge exemplifies how technology can drive inclusive economic development by connecting underserved communities to essential services.
Cowtribe has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
Cowtribe's investors include Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Techstars Impact Fund.
