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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/scal…
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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/nair…
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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/re…
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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
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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!
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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/p…
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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-w… @TheFlipAfrica @Delta40_Studio Africa Climate Ventures
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🎉 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/…
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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
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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/empoweri… @villagecapital
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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=-gOZgTW0… @TheFlipAfrica
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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-st…
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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! – at Nairobi, Kenya
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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!
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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-…
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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/ma…
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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-manager…
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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…
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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_A1…
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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_A1…
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