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A stark reality found in Africa is the fluctuating inflation rate on food items. According to reports, eggs, rice, and beans saw a growth of up to 65% from one year ending in July 2021. Tech start-up, Vendease , is working to provide a solution that will prepare farmers and businesses to remain ahead of the unpredictable economic shifts in the food industry. The ambitious start-up recently raised $3.2 million in a seed round, TechCrunch reports. The round was led by venture capital firm Global Founders Capital and backed by Y Combinator, Hustle Fund, Liquid 2 Ventures, Hack VC and Soma Capital. Interested prospects and local investors Paga CEO Tayo Oviosu, Remita CEO John Obaro, and Magic Fund also tapped in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vendease (YC W21) (@vendeaseafrica) The online marketplace was founded in January of 2020 by Tunde Kara, Wale Oyepeju, Gatumi Aliyu, and Olumide Fayankin to spearhead the purchase of supplies from manufactures and farms to...