Catalyst Fund

Why We Invested

Why We Invested in The Awareness Company: Unlocking the power of data for sustainable impact in Africa

Javier Linares

Why we invested in ENAKL, a Moroccan tech-enabled mass transit solution transforming urban mobility

Why we invested in BioBuu, a circular economy startup upcycling waste into sustainable animal feed and fertiliser

Why we invested in Mazao Hub, an agtech startup empowering Tanzanian farmers with data-driven insights

Why we invested in Earthbond, a clean energy marketplace in Nigeria

Why we invested in Medikea, a startup offering affordable healthcare in Tanzania

Why we invested in Keep It Cool, a startup providing solar cold chain solutions in East Africa

Why we invested in Scrapays, a startup enabling waste entrepreneurship in Nigeria

Why we invested in Zebra CropBank, a startup unlocking post-harvest value for Africa’s smallholder farmers

Why we invested in Thola, a startup unlocking compliance automation for Africa's smallholder farmers

Why we invested in NoorNation, a startup providing farmers with solar energy and water solutions in Egypt

Why we invested in Tolbi, an agtech startup using satellite data to support climate-smart agriculture in West Africa

Sand to Green is transforming deserts into cultivable land in Morocco

VAIS is improving climate, food and water security for vulnerable populations in Africa

Paddy Cover is enabling bespoke insurance products that build resilience for Nigerians

Octavia Carbon is the Global South’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, building the world’s lowest-cost DAC hub

Farmz2U is improving the resilience of farmers in Kenya and Nigeria

Farm to Feed is creating a digitally-enabled solution to reduce food loss and waste, while improving farmers’ incomes in Kenya

Assuraf is offering unprecedented insurance access to end-users in Senegal

Bekia is improving waste recycling and generating income for Egyptians

Eight Medical is providing on-demand urgent care for Nigerians when and where it is needed

Agro Supply is helping Ugandan farmers save money and deal with unforeseen shocks