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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| KarmaLife | Jun 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Octavia Carbon | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tendo | Oct 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Noninvasix | Jan 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Farm to Feed | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Catalyst Fund based?
The Catalyst Fund is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
When was The Catalyst Fund founded?
The Catalyst Fund was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does The Catalyst Fund have?
The Catalyst Fund has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Catalyst Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include KarmaLife, Octavia Carbon, Tendo, Noninvasix, Farm to Feed.
What was The Catalyst Fund's most recent investment shown here?
The Catalyst Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Farm to Feed in 2025.
What sectors does The Catalyst Fund focus on?
The Catalyst Fund focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Catalyst Fund focus on?
Stage focus information for The Catalyst Fund is not publicly available.
What is The Catalyst Fund's AUM?
The Catalyst Fund's assets under management are estimated between $10.4M and $40.0M.