Catalyst Fund invests in pre-seed startups that build climate adaptation and resilience solutions for people in Africa. Each selected startup gets US$150,000 in cash, US$50,000 of venture-building support and up to US$175,000 in perks, with more than 400 hours of support and access to over 250 investors. It looks for local founders or co-founders, gender-balanced teams and a product already on the market. Submissions are reviewed as they arrive.
Who can apply
Nationality and location
Catalyst Fund backs local founders or co-founders building for populations in Africa. Tunisia is in Africa: a Tunisian team serving African customers fits.
Stage
Pre-seed, with a product on the market, some customers and work towards product-market fit.
Team
Catalyst Fund looks for gender-balanced leadership teams.
Sector
Climate adaptation and resilience: fintech for resilience, sustainable livelihoods, or climate-smart essential services.
Funding and what it does not cover
Each startup gets US$150,000 in cash, US$50,000 of venture-building support and up to US$175,000 in perks. Catalyst Fund calls this an investment and follows on at seed and Series A; it does not publish the equity terms.
Covered
US$150,000 in cash
US$50,000 of venture building and over 400 hours of support
Up to US$175,000 in perks
An impact report by 60 Decibels, PR support and investor introductions
