Investing for a climate-
resilient future in Africa

We partner with founders building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience

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Why we invested in BioBuu, a circular economy startup upcycling waste into sustainable animal feed and fertiliser

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Why we invested in BioBuu, a circular economy startup upcycling waste into sustainable animal feed and fertiliser

OUR CURRENT BACKERS

Who we are

VC fund and Venture Builder

We invest $200K in pre-seed startups and follow on at Seed and Series A.

Thesis-Driven Investor

We back founders building climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Africa across key sectors

Hands-On Venture Building

As ex-founders and operators, we spend 400+ hours with startups to accelerate growth.

Global Community and Ecosystem

We connect startups to our network of 250+ investors and ecosystem partners.

Our Thesis

We invest in technology solutions for climate adaptation and resilience

We back solutions that allow people and businesses to manage risks, adapt livelihoods and build long-term resilience to climate impacts

Fintech for Climate Resilience

Insurance

Carbon finance

Climate data

Sustainable Livelihoods

Agriculture and Food Systems

Fishery Management

Land Restoration

Climate-smart
Essential Services

Water management

Cold storage and cooling

Clean energy

Waste management

Health

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Empowering Founders with Expert Venture Building

Our team of seasoned ex-founders, specialists, and operators works hand-in-hand with founders to accelerate growth in the business areas that matter most. We provide tailored, hands-on support to drive success across key aspects of your venture.

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Data

Tech

Sales

Talent

Product

Fundraising

Growth

User Research

Our Track Record

We operate under a proven model

Via our past two accelerator funds, our 61 portfolio companies have gone on to secure >$800m in follow-on funding, and currently serve more than 14 million underserved individuals and MSMEs globally

For each

$1

of investment
costs invested

$86

Was raised

$800m+

Total raised

61

Companies accelerated

86%

Startup Survival Rate or Acquired

14m+

Customers Reached

Community

Circle of Investors

The Circle of Investors is comprised of top-tier investors backing the most promising innovators of tomorrow.

Instant access to exclusive data

Invite-only investor events

Access to our exclusive monthly deal tracking newsletter

Network with our global investment community

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What our founders are saying

Catalyst Fund is a top-tier investor across the climatetech ecosystem in Africa and one of the top ones worldwide

Ragy Ramadan

Co-founder and CEO, Noornation

“We participated in other programs where we were assigned mentors. These mentors do not provide hands-on support so it easily becomes a distraction for the founders. This is where the Catalyst Fund really made the difference for us. Bringing us the resources and expertise we need to build the essential pillars of our company.”

Claire Van Enk

Co-Founder & CEO, Farm To Feed

“I would find a problem that I could not solve, they [The Catalyst Fund Team] would find someone to solve those problems.”

Joseph Ogwal

Founder & CEO, Agro Supply

“They have the best venture building program in Africa and I would definitely recommend founders to apply.”

Souleymane Gning

Founder & CEO, Assuraf

“The Venture building is very value driven. We love the fact that it was very tailored and intentional. It is literally what every early/growth stage business needs.”

Boluwatife Arewa

Co-founder and COO, Scrapays

“I just wanted an investor that was going to give me cash and I must say I’m pleasantly surprised, as someone who has very high expectations, because working with The Catalyst Fund has been one of the best decisions we’ve made as a team.”

Aisha Raheem-Bolarinwa

Founder & CEO, Farmz2U

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