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The Catalyst Fund is a pre-seed VC fund and accelerator that invests $200K in early-stage startups and follows on at Seed and Series A rounds. As a thesis-driven investor, they focus exclusively on backing founders building climate adaptation and resilience solutions across Africa. The fund operates as both an investor and venture builder, with ex-founders and operators providing hands-on support spending 400+ hours with each startup to accelerate growth.
Since 2015, they have accelerated 81 companies across 19 markets, connecting startups to their global network of 250+ investors and ecosystem partners. Their comprehensive approach includes tailored venture building support across key business areas including data, tech, sales, talent, product, fundraising, and growth.
The Catalyst Fund invests in technology solutions for climate adaptation and resilience across Africa. They back solutions that allow people and businesses to manage climate risks, adapt livelihoods, and build long-term resilience to climate impacts. Their focus areas include fintech for climate resilience (insurance, carbon finance, climate data), sustainable livelihoods (agriculture, fishery management, land restoration), and climate-smart essential services (water management, cold storage, clean energy, waste management, and health).
Substantial Initial Investment
Provides $200K pre-seed investment with follow-on funding at Seed and Series A stages.
Intensive Hands-On Support
Ex-founders and operators spend 400+ hours with each startup providing tailored venture building support.
Extensive Investor Network
Access to global community of 250+ investors and ecosystem partners for fundraising and growth opportunities.
Climate-Focused Expertise
Specialized knowledge and network in climate adaptation and resilience solutions across African markets.
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