Are you a pre-seed startup in Africa building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience? The Catalyst Fund wants to hear from you! The Catalyst Fund is actively seeking local founders or co-founders with gender-balanced leadership teams who are serving populations in Africa with innovative tech solutions.
They are specifically on the lookout for startups that are building solutions in the following area:
- WaterTech and Water Intelligence Solutions
- Financing Solutions for Regenerative Agriculture
- Precision Reforestation
- Alternative Materials (especially alternatives to plastic)
- Coastal Resilience Technologies
What does the Catalyst Fund offer?
The Catalyst Fund provides a comprehensive support package designed to help early-stage startups thrive:
- Cash Investment: Receive cash investment up to $150k and $50k in Venture building
- Venture Building Support: Benefit from dedicated venture-building support.
- Venture Building Hours: Access hours of dedicated venture-building support.
- Impact Measurement: Receive one impact report by 60 Decibels, helping you understand and communicate your impact effectively.
- Investor Network: Gain access to a network of global investors, increasing your chances of securing follow-on funding.
- Portfolio Community: Join a vibrant community of fellow portfolio companies, fostering collaboration and peer learning.
- Dedicated Support: Receive personalized support tailored to your specific needs.
Who is the Catalyst Fund looking for?
They are looking for pre-seed startups that meet the following criteria:
- Focus: Building climate adaptation and resilience tech solutions.
- Region: Serving populations in Africa.
- Team: Local founders or co-founders with gender-balanced leadership teams.
- Stage: Product in the market, some customers, and working toward product-market fit.
Why Apply?
The Catalyst Fund has a proven track record of success. Their portfolio companies have collectively secured over US$573 million in follow-on funding and currently serve more than 13.2 million individuals and MSMEs globally.
