What financing types can be arranged?

Trade finance, letters of credit, factoring / invoice finance, working capital, credit insurance and ECA-backed export/buyer credit — depending on the buyer country, supplier country and deal size.

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Seed Financing Readiness Checklist — Get an Indication in 2 Minutes

See if your seed purchase, import or expansion may be relevant to third-party trade finance, LC, factoring or export credit. 2-minute check, sourcing specialist review, no credit pull.

Answer a few questions about your seed purchase, import or expansion. Get an instant indication of eligibility for trade finance, letters of credit, factoring or export credit — reviewed personally by a sourcing specialist.

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No account, no forms to download.
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Pre-qualification only. Any due diligence is done later, by the financing provider you agree to.
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A dedicated specialist reviews every submission within 1 business day.
Global partner network
Trade finance, LCs, factoring, ECAs and credit insurance across Africa, MENA, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

SeedMatchGroup is not a lender. Final decisions are made by independent third-party financing providers.

Which financing types can we arrange?

The readiness checklist routes each deal to the structures our third-party providers actually support — based on your countries, deal size and timeline.

Trade Finance

Working capital tied to a specific seed shipment or purchase order.

Letter of Credit

Payment security for cross-border seed imports, confirmed by a partner bank.

Factoring / Invoice Finance

Advance against confirmed distributor or offtake invoices.

Credit Insurance

Protect receivables against non-payment when selling on open account.

ECA Buyer Credit

Export Credit Agency-backed long-tenor financing for larger seed programs.

Working Capital

Seasonal facilities aligned with sowing and harvest cycles.

Frequently asked

Is this a loan application?

No. It's a preliminary eligibility check. SeedMatchGroup is not a lender. With your consent, qualifying deals are introduced to independent third-party financing providers.

Will this affect my credit score?

No credit check is performed at the readiness checklist stage. Any due diligence is done later by the provider you agree to work with.

How fast will I hear back?

You get an instant on-screen indication. A sourcing specialist reviews every submission within 1 business day.

What if I haven't chosen a supplier yet?

That's fine — indicate 'any / not sure' for supplier country. Our sourcing specialist can shortlist producers alongside financing.

All financing markets

Country-by-country seed financing options.

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Financing Disclaimer: SeedMatchGroup is not a lender, bank, financial institution, credit provider, investment advisor, or regulated financial services provider. Pre-qualification results are indicative only and do not constitute an offer of financing. Financing requests may, subject to your consent, be shared with independent third-party financing providers whose decisions and terms are made solely at their discretion. Financing is not guaranteed.

Turn this into a live commercial project

Open one private brief. A sourcing specialist validates and organises the RFQ, manages outreach to suitable independent suppliers, and presents any responses through SeedMatch on a consistent technical and commercial basis. Response numbers and timing are not guaranteed.