This report is based on a scoping visit to Sierra Leone and engagement with the six largest poultry companies in the country. The Sierra Leone poultry industry is positioned to grow rapidly over the next decade. Increasing local and regional demand for chicken and chicken products presents significant investment opportunities, but challenges are faced by the sector. At the input level, there is high demand for day-old chicks, feed, vaccines and vet services. Poor quality locally hatched chicks, lack of local vet expertise and poor availability of vaccines and medication are all factors that need to be addressed.
Angel Investment Brief
Sierra Leone’s startup ecosystem is at a pivotal moment, with rising entrepreneurial activity but a critical funding gap in the ‘missing middle.’ This brief explores why angel investment is essential, the first-mover advantages for investors and the opportunities emerging in one of West Africa’s most dynamic early-stage markets.