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Circle of Investors

The Catalyst Fund Circle of Investors is a group of 250+ leading emerging market-focused tech investors who are committed to backing founders building a more resilient future

The Catalyst Fund accelerates the tech ecosystem by bringing together leading global and local innovators to form circles of investors, corporate institutions, talent networks, and other enablers, who commit to working with us to advance the wider ecosystem.

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Why join the Circle of Investors?

As a Circle member, you gain:

  • De-Risked Investment Pipeline: Access Catalyst Fund’s portfolio companies matched 1:1 to your investment interests.
  • Cutting-Edge Insights: Get curated updates on innovative business models transforming climate tech in Africa.
  • Local Networks and Events: Exchange ideas with leading investors in our community at local and regional events.
  • Exclusive Deal Flow: Receive our monthly digest featuring top inclusive tech deals in Africa and other emerging markets.
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Ecosystem Partners

The Catalyst Fund Circle of Investors is a group of 140+ leading emerging market-focused, early-stage tech investors who are committed to backing founders building a more resilient future.

Africa: The Big Deal

Our Circle of Investors’ members get access to curated analyses and data trends thanks to our partnership with Africa: The Big Deal, for example, to understand the growth of the climate resilience sector in Africa.

Some of our partners include

2X Global

2X Global is a global membership and field-building organisation for investors, capital providers, and intermediaries working in public and private markets, across both developed and emerging economies, to unlock gender-smart capital at scale.

CPI

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Their mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. Their vision is to build a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global economy. Catalyst Fund was on of the winners of the CPI Lab 2023 class of innovative financial instruments.

Convergence

Convergence is the global network for blended finance. They exist to increase private investment in emerging markets and developing economies to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Agreement.  Members are part of a global community of institutions and businesses dedicated to driving capital to where it is needed most.

Partner with us

We partner with founders building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience