Robust International Pte. Ltd.

In brief

Finnfund is providing a USD 5 million senior loan to Robust International Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based agricultural commodities trader and processor specialising in products sourced from Africa, particularly sesame seeds and cashew nuts. The financing will be used for the procurement and processing of sesame seeds in Mozambique. Robust’s operations connect local farmers with international markets and include sourcing, warehousing, processing, logistics and exports.

Main development impact

Robust is an important company in Mozambique’s sesame value chain. The company engages directly with a significant number of smallholder farmers and supports local value addition through sesame procurement and processing activities. By linking local farmers with international markets, the company contributes to rural livelihoods, strengthens the agricultural value chain and supports export generation.

Investment details

Name: Robust International Pte. Ltd.
Project number: 80000461
Region: Africa
Country: Mozambique
Sector: Agriculture
Signing date (month/year): July 2026
Currency: USD
Finnfund's financing (commitment): 5,000,000
Instrument: Loan
Jurisdiction of registration: Singapore
Size of the project financing: 15,000,000
Share of Finnfund's financing (%): 33.3
Status: Active
Website: www.robust-international.com

Please note, that in principle, this information is given at the time of signature according to Finnfund's disclosure policy. However, in the case of investment funds, the share of Finnfund’s financing (%) is disclosed after the fund’s final closing, and information on the portfolio companies financed by the fund is updated at least once a year.

Other investments

Name Country Signing date (month/year) Currency Finnfund's financing (commitment) Instrument
Robust International Pte. Ltd. Africa December 2023 USD 10,000,000 Loan

Key facts

Name:

Robust International Pte. Ltd.

Sector:

Agriculture

Region:

Africa

Country:

Mozambique

Currency:

USD

Finnfund's financing (commitment):

5,000,000

Signing date (month/year):

July 2026

Last update:

September 2026