An investment fund focused on supporting innovative startups in emerging markets, particularly in the agritech sector.
Biochar Industrial Group raises $1.5m to turn Africa’s agricultural waste into carbon credits
Biochar Industrial Group (BIG) raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding led by BREEGA. BIG will deploy pyrolysis equipment to convert agricultural waste into biochar and carbon-removal credits.
Tomiwa Aladekomo: African Tech’s Next Chapter: From Survival to Scale
African startups raised $1.44 billion in the first half of 2026. There were 63 mergers and acquisitions in Africa in just six months, a 91% increase year-on-year.
African ClimateTech Attracted Record Funding in 2025, but Capital Alone Won’t Take Startups Further
African ClimateTech funding reached a record $1.5 billion in 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of disclosed venture capital. Investment in African ClimateTech grew from $206 million in 2016 to $1.5 billion in 2025.
Catalyst Fund completes $30 million second close to back Africa’s climate-tech startups
Catalyst Fund completes its second close, raising total commitments to $30 million. The fund aims to increase its portfolio to about 40 startups across Africa.
Catalyst Fund Hits $30 Million Milestone for African Climate Tech After FASA Injection
Catalyst Fund surpasses $30 million in its African climate-tech investment vehicle. FASA's backing strengthens Catalyst Fund's capacity to support early-stage climate startups.
