AVPN Global Conference 2026
Breakout Session (30-40 persons)
Most of South and Southeast Asia's food supply comes from small farms, yet the systems that connect them to markets remain underserved by formal finance. This session explores the challenge from multiple angles, including the funding landscape, the obstacles to capital flow, pathways to effective collaboration and where opportunities may lie. The growing pool of investable opportunities, from digital and AI-enabled tools to strengthening supply-chain links will also be discussed.
Most of South and Southeast Asia's food supply comes from small farms, yet the systems that connect them to markets remain underserved by formal finance. This session explores the challenge from multiple angles, including the funding landscape, the obstacles to capital flow, pathways to effective collaboration and where opportunities may lie. The growing pool of investable opportunities, from digital and AI-enabled tools to strengthening supply-chain links will also be discussed.
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Key Takeaways:
- Understand the landscape of farmer-led food systems in Asia
- Discuss the roles of commercial and catalytic capital in the value chain
- Connect actors across the supply chain to enable partnerships
Speakers:
- Davide Dal Maso, Partner and CEO, Avanzi
- Devi Murthy, Business Advisor, Shell Foundation
- Hari Rajagopal, Managing Partner, Yukti Impact Finance
- Uday Garg, Founder and Managing Partner, Mandala Capital
- Kim Dempsey, President and CEO, Heifer International Foundation (Moderator)
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