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Climate Action |

Why we invested in productive-use asset finance: Unlocking opportunity for Africa’s microenterprises

Electricity access is expanding across Africa. From newly commissioned mini-grids in rural communities to stronger national infrastructure connecting growing...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action |

The missing middle: What early-stage capital looks like for heat innovation in Nigeria

As temperatures continue to rise across Nigeria, a new generation of entrepreneurs is developing innovative solutions to some of...

By Tyler Ferdinand
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in sustainable natural resource livelihoods: Strengthening rural food systems and local economies

Natural resources underpin rural livelihoods across Africa. Smallholder farmers, fishers, and traders drive local food markets and supply chains,...

By Kenneth Ngetha Mwangi
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

ClimaFii Alliance announces second cohort deploying productive-use energy and electric mobility solutions for microenterprises in Africa

The ClimaFii Alliance is proud to announce its second cohort of 20 companies developing climate technologies tailored to the...

By BFA GLOBAL
Climate Action |

Nigeria’s heat crisis Is fueling a new wave of startups

Lagos, Nigeria, April 2026 — As heat intensifies across Nigeria, a new cohort of ventures is developing solutions to...

By BFA GLOBAL
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in distributed energy: Expanding access and productivity across Africa’s enterprises

Reliable, affordable energy is one of the most critical enablers of productivity for micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) across...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in electric mobility: Unlocking opportunity for Africa’s microenterprises

Transport is one of the biggest levers for productivity in Africa. From taxi drivers navigating Dakar’s congested streets to...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise |

Why we invested in agri-processing: Unlocking opportunity for Nigeria’s microenterprises

Agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria’s rural economy, yet millions of smallholder farmers struggle to convert their hard-earned harvests...

By Shivani Kotecha
Climate Action |

63 innovators join TECA Heat Action Wave to strengthen heat resilience solutions

As temperatures continue to rise across Nigeria, a new generation of entrepreneurs is developing cooling technologies, climate-smart solutions, and...

By Carmen Merab