Sahel Capital was established by individuals who are passionate about unlocking the potential of the agriculture and nutrition landscape in West Africa and creating strong agricultural sector-led economic growth within the region. In 2008, one of Sahel's co-founders began to provide consulting and advisory services for a range of private, public and development organizations in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria and Senegal. These experiences provided exposure to the gaps in the agricultural sector and deepened a desire to serve as a catalyst for positive change.