A pre-seed VC fund and accelerator
We partner with founders building tech solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in Africa
Mission-driven founders
We back founders who share our vision of a world where everyone has the tools and opportunities to thrive
Hands-on venture building
Our active venture-building approach leverages our experience as founders and operators
Global community and insights
We convene a global network of founders, 140+ investors, and ecosystem partners
Our venture-building support
Our team of experts and operators work alongside founders to drive growth
We operate under a proven model
Our portfolio companies have gone on to secure follow-on funding, amounting to over US$573 million in total, and currently serve more than 13.2 million individuals and MSMEs globally
For each
$1
of investment
costs invested
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$86
Was raised
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$767m+
Total raised
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78%
Local Founders or Co-Founders
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71
Companies accelerated
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86%
Startup Survival Rate or Acquired
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14m+
Customers Reached
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33%
Female Founders or Co-Founders
We invest in solutions for a climate-resilient future for all
Fintech for
CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Carbon finance
Emergency payments
Data for pricing risk
Sustainable
LIVELIHOODS
Fishery management
Agro-forestry management
Land restoration
Climate-smart
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Cooling/cold storage
Sustainable energy access
Waste management
Circle of Investors
This Circle is made up of leading emerging markets and tech investors who are committed to shaping the future of inclusive tech and supporting tomorrow’s most promising innovators.
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Access to our global investment community
What our founders are saying
Lorna McLaren
Co-founder, Spoon Money, South Africa
Yusef Jacobs
CEO, Graviti, Mexico
Delila Kidanu
Co-Founder & COO, Koa
Razaq Ahmed
CEO, Cowrywise, Nigeria
Cynthia Wandia
CEO, Kwara, Kenya
Alekh Sanghera
Co-founder + CEO, FarMart, India