Category: Funding

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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Kenya is emerging as a global leader in climate technology, with startups driving sustainable solutions to address pressing environmental challenges like desertification, food insecurity, and renewable energy access. In 2024 alone, Kenyan climate tech startups secured $248 million, accounting for 39% of the country’s total startup funding and 44% of funding since 2019, totalling approximately…

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In the heart of Uganda’s lush farmlands, a transformative partnership is taking root. One Acre Ventures, the investment arm of the renowned One Acre Fund, has announced a strategic investment in Enimiro Uganda, a dynamic agribusiness empowering over 4,600 smallholder farmers. This collaboration is set to redefine sustainable agriculture in the region, promoting climate-smart practices…

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Gather Ventures, an impact investment firm founded by Kenyan-born Jo Opot, has launched the Gather Impact Fund, a climate-focused initiative aimed at empowering women-led startups across Africa. Backed by Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, this fund is set to redefine climate finance by prioritising women’s economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. Launched in 2021, the fund targets…

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