Category: Funding

With sub-Saharan Africa among the regions most vulnerable to climate shocks, Acumen’s $90M KawiSafi Fund II is stepping in to accelerate the continent’s transition to sustainable energy and climate-smart innovation. Key Investors and Funding Breakdown The fund has attracted commitments from prominent climate financiers, indicating growing confidence in Africa’s potential for green innovation. Of the…

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In the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) kicked off on September 8, 2025, drawing over 45 heads of state, UN officials, and thousands of delegates to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate finance. As the continent faces escalating climate impacts, costing 2–5% of GDP…

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Smallholder farmers in Nigeria are set to benefit from fresh backing, as Babban Gona, an AI-driven agritech platform, secures $7.5 million in debt funding from British International Investment (BII). This investment aims to enhance food security, promote climate resilience, and support smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria, addressing critical challenges in one of Africa’s largest economies….

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Africa’s Agri-Tech startups are surging, attracting $640 million in funding in 2022 alone, as African agri-foodtech innovation tackles food security and climate challenges head-on. Innovate47, a global venture builder, is doubling down on this momentum with its newly launched Innovate47 Agri Accelerator, an eight-week virtual programme designed to empower startups to scale transformative solutions from…

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Africa’s agricultural sector is at a turning point, and the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA) is leading the charge. Managed by Sahel Capital, SEFAA has secured a $10 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, administered by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in Mauritius. This capital injection is set to…

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CrossBoundary Energy (CBE), a leading developer of renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients in Africa, has secured a $40 million equity-like investment from Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK). This strategic funding will accelerate the expansion of CBE’s clean energy projects across the continent, supporting sustainable development and economic growth. Here’s everything you need to…

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With an $118 million first close, Africa50’s AGIA-PD fund is set to catalyse green infrastructure development across the continent, signalling growing investor confidence in Africa’s sustainable future. This milestone marks a key moment in mobilising capital for climate-resilient infrastructure, setting the stage for transformative projects across the continent. Here’s how AGIA-PD is reshaping Africa’s path…

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