A pre-seed fund and accelerator
We back tech startups seeking to improve the resilience of underserved, climate-vulnerable communities
Mission-driven founders
We partner with founders who share our vision of a world where every individual has the tools and opportunities to thrive
Hands-on venture building
Our active venture-building approach leverages our experience as founders and operators in emerging markets
Global community and insights
We convene a global network of founders, 140+ investors, and ecosystem partners
Our venture-building support
Our team of experts and operators work alongside founders to drive growth
We operate under a proven model
Our portfolio companies have gone on to secure follow-on funding, amounting to over US$573 million in total, and currently serve more than 13.2 million individuals and MSMEs globally.
For each
$1
of investment
costs invested
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$86
Was raised
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$767m+
Total raised
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78%
Local Founders or Co-Founders
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71
Companies accelerated
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86%
Startup Survival Rate or Acquired
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14m+
Customers Reached
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33%
Female Founders or Co-Founders
We invest in solutions for a climate resilient future for all

Fintech for
CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Carbon finance
Emergency payments
Data for pricing risk

Sustainable
LIVELIHOODS
Fishery management
Agro-forestry management
Land restoration

Climate-smart
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Cooling/cold storage
Sustainable energy access
Waste management
Circle of Investors
This Circle is made up of leading emerging markets and tech investors who are committed to shaping the future of inclusive tech and supporting tomorrow’s most promising innovators.
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Access to our global investment community

What our founders are saying

Lorna McLaren
Co-founder, Spoon Money, South Africa

Yusef Jacobs
CEO, Graviti, Mexico

Delila Kidanu
Co-Founder & COO, Koa
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Razaq Ahmed
CEO, Cowrywise, Nigeria
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Cynthia Wandia
CEO, Kwara, Kenya
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Alekh Sanghera
Co-founder + CEO, FarMart, India
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