Catalyst Fund

Africa’s climate startup scene is surging, but closing the finance gap is key. In our latest blog, Ken Ngetha & Maelis Carraro from @TheCatalystFund share how they’re backing innovators like Earthshot Prize Winner @keepitcoolapp to scale climate solutions.earthshotprize.org/news/scaling-s…

Thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Maelis Carraro, will open the @AFRICARENA Nairobi Climate Tech Summit on Sept 10 with a keynote on “The State of Climate Tech in Africa.” Attending the event? Don’t miss it. 🎟️ africarena.com/the-tour/nairo…

Are you an early-stage startup in Kenya building climate solutions? 🧐 Join our info session on April 28 at 3 PM EAT to learn about the #ESEA2025 program. Focus areas: 🌊 blue economy ⚡ renewable energy 🌾 food security 🌱 climate adaptation Register: bfaglobal.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The @ClimateFacility is now accepting applications for its first class in 2025, and they’re hosting a webinar TODAY to provide insights on how you can apply! Don’t miss out! Register for this informational webinar now at bit.ly/4ilUV13

Are you attending the Skoll World Forum this week? 🌍 Catalyst Fund's Thabiso Foto and Yemi Adegbayi will be there! Keen to chat about entrepreneurship in Africa, climate tech investing, or venture building? Catch up with them in Oxford!

Are you an early-stage startup in Kenya tackling climate challenges? 🚀 Apply now for our ESEA program to get tailored mentorship, pre-acceleration support & grant funding! 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2025 Apply here: my.abaca.app/entrepreneurs/…

Did you miss our latest episode of The Greenprint? We explore how young African innovators are transforming agriculture and unlocking opportunities for rural communities. 🎧 Listen now: theflip.africa/podcast/how-we… @TheFlipAfrica @Delta40_Studio Africa Climate Ventures

🎉 We are thrilled to share that Catalyst Fund has been featured in Adapt Unbound’s list of 100+ top climate adaptation investors! Explore the full list here:adaptunboundusa.com/library/the-in…

We're still on the lookout! 🧐 Are you building a startup in: 💧WaterTech 🌿Regenerative Ag Finance 🌳Precision Reforestation ♻ Plastic-free Alternatives 🌊Coastal Resilience We're scouting pre-seed startups tackling these challenges. Apply now! thecatalystfund.com/join-us

Building a game-changing climate solution? Apply for Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship Africa 2025! We're looking for startups in 🇬🇭🇰🇪🇲🇼🇲🇿🇹🇿 tackling: *Climate Adaptation *Renewable Energy *Blue Economy *Food Security Apply now: vilcap.com/programs/empow… @villagecapital

Africa holds 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land—but 13M hectares are lost to desertification yearly. The latest episode of #TheGreenprint spotlights founders tackling this challenge with bold innovations. 🎥 Watch here 👉youtube.com/watch?v=-gOZgT… @TheFlipAfrica

@keepitcoolapp is on @BBCNews! 🎉 Our portfolio company, Keep IT Cool has been featured on @BBCNews for its innovative work in reducing fish waste and improving livelihoods in Kenya! Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=hZYoYQ…

For 4 years, @TheCatalystFund & @60_decibels have helped startups measure impact like financial performance—tracking, iterating & scaling it. Prioritizing impact early strengthens business models, attracts investors & ensures sustainable growth. Learn more impactalpha.com/why-early-stag…

Keep IT Cool was among the top 5 finalists at the Africa Tech Summit under the AgriTech category. This recognizes our commitment to transforming the cold chain for small-scale fish and poultry farmers through tech. Congratulations to @mazaohub for winning in this category!

We had a fantastic time at the Africa Climate Tech Breakfast co-hosted with Equator VC & @Proparco! Thanks to all who joined to discuss bold ideas and forge new partnerships. At the @AfricaTechSMT today & tomorrow? Let's connect!

Which AgTech solutions are investors betting on? Our Managing Partner, @carrarom, shares the top innovations @TheCatalystFund is excited about—from AI-powered farming to regenerative land restoration. Read more on the future of AgTech: hacksummit.beehiiv.com/p/40-agtech-so…

Congratulations to the @MazaoHub team for securing funding from the Livelihood Impact Fund to scale their innovative precision agriculture solutions! 🎉This milestone will help strengthen food security, & improve livelihoods across underserved regions. weetracker.com/2025/01/21/maz…

The Catalyst Fund is featured in @ImpactAlpha's article, showcasing our work in climate & gender lens investing. We're actively expanding the pipeline for women & underrepresented groups & driving impactful solutions. Read more: impactalpha.com/fund-managers-…

Businesses in Africa face sustainability challenges due to limited real-time data.@AwarenessCo's AI-powered HYDRA platform helps organizations, optimize water & energy use, reduce carbon emissions & boost operational efficiency. Here's why we invested: thecatalystfund.com/insights/why-w…

Can solar power solve Nigeria's energy crisis?🤔 With 200M+ people, Nigeria faces blackouts & rising fuel costs. In this The Greenprint episode, we explore how solar adoption & startups are transforming energy access. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=r9ITW_…