CNBC Africa Catalyst Fund
www.cnbcafrica.comCatalyst Fund plans to make initial equity investments of around $200,000 to $300,000. Priority sectors include energy access, food systems and agriculture, mobility, waste management, climate data and AI solutions. The firm uses an equity model and plans to back about 40 ventures while following on in top performers. Portfolio companies may also receive help securing debt, grants and other non-equity capital. Carraro said climate tech accounted for 40% of all disclosed startup funding in 2025, the highest share in five years.
Focus Sectors
Climatecommon.sector.energycommon.sector.deeptech
Investment Stage
SeedSeries A