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The Catalyst Fund

The Catalyst Fund

Overview

The Catalyst Fund is a pre-seed venture capital fund and accelerator that invests in startups building climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Africa.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

19

Investments

The Catalyst Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
PowerLabsApr 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
EnaklDec 2025SeedCo-investor
PolychaetaJun 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
Octavia CarbonOct 2024SeedCo-investor
Octavia CarbonJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2016

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