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.
Industries
Industry breakdown
Top industries in the portfolio
Geography
Geographic scope
Africa
Geography breakdown
Darker regions = more portfolio companies
Top 5 countries
United States of America
20.0%India
16.0%Nigeria
16.0%Kenya
12.0%Senegal
8.0%Other
20.0%Countries with a higher share of the portfolio are shaded darker on the map.
Stages
Stage indicator
Pre-Seed → Series A
Stage breakdown
Portfolio by stage
Portfolio vintage
Companies by founded year
Fund details
Funds
Catalyst Fund Climate Resilience I
Vintage 2023 • $40.0M
Check sizes
Min: $200.0K
Typical: $200.0K
Max: $1.0M