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UGStandard: Ugandan fintech startup Farmpawa advances to semifinals in global competition

Kampala, Uganda – Ugandan startup Farmpawa has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, a global competition supporting innovative financial inclusion solutions.

Farmpawa, a crowd farming platform, connects investors with real farming assets, empowering farmers and driving sustainable agricultural growth.

“We are reimagining the world of agricultural investments,” said Moses Eteku, Farmpawa’s team lead. “Our platform acts as a bridge between investors and farmers, creating a win-win situation for both parties.”
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