We invest in and support impactful startups building agritech, foodtech and climate tech solutions in Africa

Katapult Africa Accelerator is particularly interested in applications from startups working in the following fields:

  • Agriculture and Food Production - Startups with technologies in agricultural tools and equipment, agro-inputs, production and conservation management platforms, and enhanced biotech and foods.
  • Supply Chain Services - Startups providing innovative financial services, and accessible data, information and knowledge for consumers and businesses.
  • Distribution and

The Global Innovation Fund is a non-profit, impact-first investment fund that improves lives by funding social innovations. The Fund supports innovators at all stages of their life cycle, from start-up and pilot testing through to larger scale implementation. The innovations we fund can be located in any developing country and can focus on any sector relevant to international development, provided they improve the lives of those living on less than $5 a day.

The FMO Ventures Program focuses on early-stage, tech-enabled direct investments alongside a lead investor and indirect investments with a more generalist focus on funds. The FMO Ventures Program is a EUR 200 million investment program supported by contributions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and a guarantee from the European Union with a 4-year investment period.

DOB Equity is an evergreen fund with all proceeds from investments being reinvested, making DOB Equity a true long-term growth partner for its portfolio companies.

 Creadev is an evergreen investment company operating worldwide, supporting companies able to scale up and become global best players in their sector. The company is backed by the Mulliez family, who share their global footprint network and their entrepreneurial spirit.

Ceniarth is a single-family office focused on funding market-based solutions that benefit underserved communities. Through a range of investing activities, we provide capital to enable the deployment of products, services, and support that directly impact marginalized, primarily rural, populations.  We aim to finance enterprises and intermediaries in ways that lead to long-term growth and sustained benefits to communities. We fund non-profits, for-profits, and hybrid organizations.

The creative family office Blue Haven Initiative is committed to using wealth to generate both competitive profits and beneficial social and environmental change. It oversees a broad investment portfolio, ranging from public stocks and fixed-income holdings to private equity and direct investments, while adhering to strict criteria of investing to optimize financial performance and public benefit.

A diverse venture funding business focused on emerging markets, Beyond Funding Ventures is run by women.  We make investments in the "need-to-have" fintech, health, and climate change sectors. everything under the direction of thoughtful leaders. We seize the upcoming wave of innovations that address the expanding demands of consumers in Africa and India. Our portfolio's business strategies incorporate social impact and equity deeply, generating substantial value.

AUC Angels is the first alumni-based network in the Middle East that (1) builds educational products for developing angel investors; (2) leads angel investments; (3) has a startups'​ investment-readiness program; and (4) builds an angel investor network across the Middle East. It aims to support and provide adequate access to capital for promising and high-growth startups.

Overview of your opportunity

The Savant Build Programme is looking for early-stage startups that are solving complex, green economy focused problems through science and engineering-based technology to join their Build Programme 2024 and receive credibility backing and support from Savant and USAID Mobilizing Investment. 

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