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The Catalyst Fund, founded in 2015, is a pre-seed venture capital fund and accelerator based in Nairobi, Kenya. It has accelerated 81 companies across 19 markets, focusing on technology solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in Africa. The fund provides initial investments of $200,000 and follows on at Seed and Series A stages.
This fund invests in pre-seed startups across sectors such as climate, fintech, healthcare, agtech, and energy. Their investment thesis emphasizes supporting founders developing solutions for climate resilience, including fintech for climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy. Catalyst Fund aims to back mission-driven, local, and women founders.
Notable portfolio companies include Agrails, which uses AI for agricultural risk monitoring; Agro Supply, a USSD-based savings system for farmers; and Assuraf, a digital insurance platform. Other companies include Bekia, Biobuu, Farm to Feed, Keep IT Cool, and Mazao Hub, all addressing various aspects of climate resilience.
Submit through their form at thecatalystfund.com/contact or email hello@thecatalystfund.com with your deck.
The Catalyst Fund runs an accelerator program that supports early-stage startups focused on climate resilience and technology solutions. Interested founders can apply through their website.
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