About
Catalyst Fund is a pre-seed venture capital fund and venture builder that partners with founders to develop technology solutions for climate adaptation and resilience across Africa. Founded in 2015 as a global accelerator managed by BFA Global, it transitioned from an inclusive fintech focus to an equity fund dedicated to climate-tech in 2022. The organization provides early-stage startups with catalytic capital and intensive hands-on support in product development, marketing, and operations to accelerate growth in sectors like agritech, clean energy, and water management. To date, its portfolio companies have reached millions of underserved individuals and raised significant follow-on funding to drive sustainable economic and environmental impact.