EHA Impact Ventures (EIV), a gender-lens impact investment firm, and MotherFood International, a mission-driven social enterprise, have announced an $80,000 investment in Moppet Foods, a Nigerian company combating early childhood malnutrition through locally produced, fortified complementary foods.
The investment, structured as a revenue-based convertible promissory note, provides flexible repayment structure tied to Moppet Foods’ revenues, with the option to convert outstanding balances into equity under favourable terms.
The investment was announced at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) in Lagos, where Adam Thompson, Co-Founder of EHA Impact Ventures, presented the collaboration to a global audience of investors, social entrepreneurs, and development leaders.
“EIV’s investment in Moppet Foods demonstrates how catalytic capital can be structured to meet impact-driven businesses at their point of need,” said Adam Thompson.
Moppet Foods currently produces fortified, locally sourced complementary foods aimed at reducing childhood malnutrition and supporting smallholder farmers. EIV and MotherFood’s investment will enable Moppet to scale production, deepen farmer partnerships, and accelerate the distribution of nutritious foods to reach more than 80% of children currently experiencing dietary deficiencies in targeted communities.
Chris Emergui, Global Partnerships at MotherFood, stated: “This partnership is a powerful step toward addressing child malnutrition through locally led, women-driven solutions. By combining our expertise with EIV and Moppet Foods, we’re helping to build sustainable nutrition systems that reach the most vulnerable.”
Beyond capital, this investment will focus on maximising social impact and operational excellence by helping the company identify and track key impact indicators, providing board advisory and governance support, assisting with grant and funding applications, and enhancing storytelling and communications to better articulate Moppet’s mission and results.
“We’re grateful for partners like EIV who bring more than funding,” said Roberta Edu, Founder of Moppet Foods. “With their support, we’re better positioned to scale our work and communicate the impact we’re making in communities.”
“Moppet Food’s mission to nourish the next generation and uplift women farmers embodies the kind of transformative impact we seek,” said Evelyn Castle, CEO & Co-Founder of EHA Impact Ventures. “We’re proud to support Roberta and her team not only with capital but with hands-on expertise and resources to ensure sustained growth and measurable impact.”
With this investment, EHA Impact Ventures and MotherFood International are reaffirming their commitment to strengthening food systems, supporting women-led innovation, and improving the health of Nigeria’s next generation. Together with Moppet Foods, they are working to ensure that no child is left behind in the fight against malnutrition.
EHA Impact Ventures (EIV) is a philanthropic impact investing enterprise that supports early-stage, high-impact, women-led businesses in Africa. Unlike traditional business financing, EIV offers flexible and innovative funding options paired with high-quality, local, shared business resources to ensure business growth and success. Learn more at www.eha.ventures.
Media Contact: Sumayyah Ibrahim | Email: sumayyah.ibrahim@eha.ventures
Investor Contact: Evelyn Castle | Email: evelyn@eha.ventures
About Moppet Foods
Moppet Foods is a food production company that produces affordable, nutrient-dense complementary foods to address early-childhood malnutrition. By sourcing raw materials from smallholder farmers, the company promotes inclusive economic growth while delivering high-quality nutrition solutions to low-income families.
About MotherFood International
MotherFood International is a social enterprise that supports female entrepreneurs to prevent maternal and child malnutrition. Focused on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, MotherFood trains women to make or sell locally-made nutritious and fortified food to improve their financial situation and the health of the women in their communities.