Revolutionizing Agriculture Through Innovation & Transparency
Founded with the mission to empower farmers and build a resilient, equitable food system, Alma combines innovative financial technology with cutting-edge environmental science.
Transforming Agriculture at the Root
We believe that transforming agriculture begins at the root — by making climate-smart farming accessible, transparent, and profitable for all stakeholders, especially smallholder farmers.
Our platform integrates remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and impact-driven financing to ensure that agriculture can thrive under changing environmental and economic conditions.
Climate-Smart
Sustainable farming
Transparent
Open data systems
Inclusive
Empowering farmers
Impactful
Measurable results
Our Founder: Shakil Ahmed
Shakil Ahmed brings over two decades of entrepreneurial expertise and a lifelong passion for sustainable development. Based in the UAE and Austria, Shakil's journey is rooted in action and advocacy — beginning at age 15 when he represented Bangladesh at a global youth summit.
A trailblazer in Bangladesh's cashew nut processing industry, Shakil's influence helped unlock a $30 million development project supporting cashew and coffee farmers through the Ministry of Agriculture.
His initiatives have been spotlighted by global institutions such as the World Food Program and the UNFAO, underscoring his global perspective and results-driven leadership.
"The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed my founding vision for Alma: to create a transparent, climate-resilient agricultural finance system that unlocks value for farmers and investors alike."
— Shakil Ahmed, Founder
Scientific Advisor: Dr. Yann H. Chemin
Dr. Yann H. Chemin is a renowned researcher and thought leader in remote sensing, hydrology, and planetary sciences. With a Doctorate in Remote Sensing and GIS, an M.Sc. in Land and Water Management, and a B.Sc. in Planetary Sciences.
His work has been instrumental in developing open-source geospatial solutions, flood early warning systems, and crop monitoring technologies across Asia and Africa.
Dr. Chemin guides Alma's system architecture to ensure scientific rigor, scalability, and real-world impact, helping farmers make better decisions and funders track impact transparently.
A World Where Farmers Are Climate Heroes
We envision a world where farmers are climate heroes, agriculture is transparent, and food systems are both profitable and sustainable. By bridging the gap between science, finance, and grassroots agriculture, Alma is charting a path to a resilient future — one harvest at a time.
Climate Heroes
Empowering farmers as environmental stewards
Transparent Systems
Open, traceable agricultural finance
Sustainable Future
Profitable and resilient food systems
Ready to Join Our Mission?
Whether you're a farmer, investor, or organization, discover how Alma can help you make a meaningful impact in sustainable agriculture.