Mexicans say that PAYGo appliances are an investment for a better life, not an expense
To be truly inclusive, financial service providers need to go beyond simply offering lower prices. They need to...
A creative approach to startup financing: Graviti combines grant, debt and equity investment, linked to impact outcomes
It took Catalyst Fund portfolio company Graviti only two months to raise a debt round that will finance 600+...
How fintech startups should pursue B2B partnerships
For many fintech startups, particularly those in the insurtech space where high levels of trust are essential, business-to-business (B2B)...
Kwara launches first-of-its-kind training program for junior talent in Kenya
Fintech startups can be tempted to find tech solutions for all aspects of their business, but customer support often...
Can agile fintech startups be the answer to food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis?
Originally published on NextBillion COVID-19 lockdowns have threatened small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and vulnerable families around the world. SMEs in...
Does your startup struggle to find talent? Four ways to grow your own
Although startups consistently report they struggle to find talent, few consider interns to be a viable pathway. This...
Fintech accelerator programs find new opportunities in adapting to COVID-19
Last year, with the support of JPMorgan Chase & Co, Catalyst Fund started working with Bharat Inclusion Initiative’s...
3 steps to remedy poor product activation
Pirate metrics – also known as the AARRR framework (Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral and Revenue), have become gospel for...
Rapid tech due diligence: How Catalyst Fund assesses a startup’s tech
Alongside product-market fit and adequate control of data, underlying tech quality is a key determinant of whether a startup...
SaaS startup Kwara is helping SACCOs deliver during COVID-19
Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) are the financial service backbone of the unbanked population in Kenya. While SACCOs increasingly...