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The Catalyst Fund
Nairobi, Kenya
The Catalyst Fund is an early‑stage pre‑seed VC fund and accelerator focused on climate‑resilient technologies for Africa. It backs mission‑driven founders building fintech, agtech, clean energy, and other climate‑tech s...
Portfolio
81+
Employees
20+
Founded
2015
AUM
≈ $40.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Agriculture TechnologyClean TechnologyEnergyFinancial Technology
Geographic scope
Africa
Fund details
Funds
Catalyst Fund Climate Resilience I
Vintage 2023 • $40.0M
Check sizes
Min: $200.0K
Typical: $200.0K
Max: $1.0M
Sources
The Catalyst Fund
The Catalyst Fund is an early‑stage pre‑seed VC fund and accelerator focused on climate‑resilient technologies for Africa. It backs mission‑driven founders building fintech, agtech, clean energy, and other climate‑tech solutions that help underserved communities adapt to climate impacts. The fund typically leads pre‑seed investments of $200K and participates in follow‑on rounds at seed and Series A.
Portfolio
81+
Employees
20+
Founded
2015
AUM
≈ $40.0M
Funds
Catalyst Fund Climate Resilience I · Vintage 2023 • $40.0M
Check Sizes
Min: $200.0K
Typical: $200.0K
Max: $1.0M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Agriculture TechnologyClean TechnologyEnergyFinancial Technology
Geographic scope
Africa
Sources
Showing 24 of 25 matched portfolio companies
Agro Supply is a digital platform that utilizes a save-to-buy layaway model via USSD shortcode to provide smallholder farmers with debt-free financing for climate-resilient agricultural inputs. This approach enables farmers to purchase essential supplies in manageable amounts, enhancing their financial flexibility and resilience against the impacts of climate change.
Funding: $200.0K
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Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund
Funding: $200.0K
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Assuraf provides a digital platform that connects underserved populations in Africa with customized insurance products, utilizing mobile technology to enhance accessibility. The startup addresses the region's low insurance penetration rates, enabling individuals and businesses to obtain essential financial protection against various risks.
Funding: $200.0K
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Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund
Funding: $200.0K
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Bekia is a mobile application that enables users to convert their daily waste into a monetizable asset through a user-friendly interface. By facilitating the collection and recycling of waste materials, Bekia addresses the issue of waste management inefficiency and promotes sustainable practices.
Funding: $150.0K
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Funding: $150.0K
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BioBuu Limited utilizes black soldier fly larvae to convert organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer, addressing the dual challenges of food waste management and sustainable protein sourcing in East Africa. By recycling nutrients from food waste, the company produces a protein-rich feed alternative that reduces reliance on environmentally harmful soy and fishmeal.
Funding: $310.0K
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Funding: $310.0K
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Earthbond is a platform that matches Nigerian SMEs, cooperatives and business associations with solar energy systems and financing tailored to their location and usage. It aggregates demand to secure group‑buy pricing, offers up to 48‑month loans, and manages the full installation and warranty process, enabling businesses to replace costly generators with reliable solar power.
Funding: $200.0K
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Madica
Madica
Funding: $200.0K
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Eight Medical is a platform that connects users with emergency medical services, ensuring ambulance and medical care arrives within 10 minutes. The service addresses the critical need for rapid response in medical emergencies, providing reliable and expert care 24/7.
Funding: $70.0K
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Funding: $70.0K
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Enakl provides a bus-sharing platform that connects commuters in the MEA region with nearby minibus services through a mobile app, ensuring a comfortable and direct travel experience. This service addresses the inefficiencies of urban transportation by offering a reliable and affordable alternative to traditional commuting methods.
Funding: $1.4M
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Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund
Funding: $1.4M
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The startup has developed a food supply platform that connects farmers directly with retailers and food businesses, facilitating the sourcing of farm produce at competitive prices. This platform addresses the inefficiencies in the agricultural supply chain by enabling farmers to sell their products more easily and access market opportunities.
Funding: $118.1M
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Funding: $118.1M
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This company procures and supplies cosmetically imperfect fruits and vegetables directly from farmers to businesses, retailers, and feeding programs. They offer a range of produce grades, ensuring farmers sell their full harvest and reducing agricultural food loss. By purchasing this produce, customers access fresh, affordable goods while supporting farmer incomes and environmental sustainability.
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Farmz2U is an agricultural supply chain management platform that utilizes real-time demand data and AI-driven analytics to enhance visibility and efficiency for buyers of agricultural produce. By connecting buyers directly with sustainable growers, the platform reduces supply chain inefficiencies and aligns production with market needs, minimizing waste and improving profitability.
This platform provides Earned Wage Access (EWA) solutions for the workforce in India, enabling employees to access accrued earnings on demand. The service integrates with employers to offer liquidity options like lines of credit and personal loans directly from worker payouts. This financial flexibility aims to improve workforce productivity and retention across various employment models.
Funding: $3.1M
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Google for Startups
Google for Startups
Funding: $3.1M
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kea provides a voice AI solution that automates phone orders and customer inquiries for restaurants, integrating seamlessly with existing systems like Olo. This technology reduces call handling time, enhances customer experience by personalizing interactions, and increases revenue through consistent upselling opportunities.
Funding: $17.6M
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Marbruck
Marbruck
Funding: $17.6M
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This company provides cold chain logistics optimization by using thermal physics modeling to precisely calculate coolant requirements, select the best shipping methods, and determine optimal box sizes. Their platform minimizes operational costs related to freight and materials while ensuring product integrity through intelligent routing and shipping date selection. The service helps reduce environmental impact by minimizing dry ice usage, air freight reliance, and packaging waste.
Maza provides a platform for managing and optimizing digital advertising spend across various channels. The service offers tools for campaign performance tracking and budget allocation to improve ROI for advertisers. It focuses on delivering actionable insights for media buying efficiency.
Funding: $19.3M
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Funding: $19.3M
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Octavia Carbon develops and deploys Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to extract atmospheric carbon dioxide for permanent geological storage. The company manufactures modular DAC systems designed to leverage Kenya's abundant renewable geothermal energy resources to lower operational costs. This process provides durable carbon removal while supporting green industrial growth in the region.
Funding: $5.7M
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E4EAfricaLateral Frontiers
E4EAfricaLateral Frontiers
Funding: $5.7M
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Ohm Mobility is a financing technology platform that connects electric vehicle (EV) businesses with institutional capital by utilizing IoT data to assess asset health and mitigate financing risks. The platform facilitates efficient capital discovery and disbursement for fleet operators, EV manufacturers, and battery companies, making EVs a more bankable asset class.
ORNA is an AI‑powered, cloud‑based platform that unifies threat detection, incident triage, response orchestration, and post‑incident reporting for security teams. By integrating with EDR, XDR, and SIEM tools, it de‑duplicates alerts into actionable incidents, provides AI‑generated playbooks, and automates detailed compliance reporting, helping organizations reduce response times and streamline breach management.
Funding: $553.5K
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Tech Coast Angels
Tech Coast Angels
Funding: $553.5K
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PaddyCover provides a multi-channel platform that enables flexible payment options for insurance packages, allowing users to manage their policies conveniently. This approach addresses the challenge of rigid payment structures in the insurance industry, enhancing accessibility for customers.
Funding: $200.0K
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Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund
Funding: $200.0K
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PocketFin offers a micro-insurance distribution platform that utilizes mobile applications and agent networks to provide accessible insurance solutions. This service addresses the lack of affordable insurance options for underserved populations, enabling them to protect against everyday risks.
Funding: $280.0K
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Funding: $280.0K
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RevAIsor provides a platform for trustworthy AI solutions, focusing on the financial services industry. The company delivers advanced AI governance, ethical compliance frameworks, and synthetic data testing capabilities. These services help organizations manage AI-specific risks, adhere to regulations, and build public trust in their AI deployments.
Ro operates a telehealth platform that provides online clinics for weight loss, sexual health, hair restoration, and fertility management using clinically proven treatments and prescription medications. The service eliminates the need for insurance and offers free, discreet shipping, making healthcare accessible and convenient for over 2 million members.
Sand to Green employs sustainable land restoration techniques, including soil amendment and reforestation, to combat desertification and enhance soil health. By transforming arid landscapes into productive agricultural land, the company directly addresses food security challenges in affected regions.
Funding: $1.0M
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Funding: $1.0M
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Scrapays provides a platform for individuals and businesses to manage and sell recyclable waste materials for monetary value. Users can interact via a WhatsApp bot to sell scrap, buy airtime, and pay bills. The service also enables agents to establish and operate profitable scrap collection businesses.
Funding: $370.0K
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Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund
Funding: $370.0K
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Thola provides an AI-driven energy intelligence network specifically for industrial corridors. The platform integrates with existing meters to forecast energy demand and identify operational inefficiencies across industrial buildings. This capability helps heavy industries flatten demand peaks, leading to reduced energy costs and enhanced grid resilience.
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ColdHubs
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Tulix
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HealthDart
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