Category: Funding

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) constitutes one of the most strategically oriented sources of institutional funding in the climate technology and cleantech sectors. These investment arms are established and funded by large corporations to pursue equity investments in high-growth startups, with objectives that extend beyond purely financial returns to encompass strategic alignment, technology scouting, ecosystem access,…

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Venture capital firms represent the dominant source of institutional funding in the climate technology and cleantech sectors. These professional investment entities raise pooled capital from limited partners such as pension funds, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals and deploy it into high-growth equity investments across stages, from seed through Series C and…

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SolarAfrica has secured R1.5 billion (approximately US$94 million) in debt financing from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB, part of FirstRand Bank) and Investec Bank Limited to develop SunCentral 2, a 114 MW utility-scale solar power plant in the Northern Cape. Announced on February 10, 2026, this transaction marks a key milestone in the company’s transition from…

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Phatisa Food Fund 3 achieved a first close of US$86 million, announced on February 9, 2026, with commitments from British International Investment (BII), FinDev Canada, Norfund, Swedfund, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Phatisa itself. This milestone validates investor confidence in Phatisa’s specialised approach to Africa’s food and agriculture sector. The fund invests across the…

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Proparco has invested in the Helios Climate Fund, a climate-focused private equity vehicle managed by Helios Investment Partners, as part of an expanded strategic partnership following Proparco’s USD 20 million commitment to Helios Sports & Entertainment Group in 2024. This latest investment, announced in early February 2026, supports the fund’s second closing at approximately USD…

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Enakl has secured $2.3 million in seed funding, led by Azur Innovation Fund with participation from Witamax and MFounders, and continued support from Catalyst Fund and Digital Africa. The round, finalised in December 2025 and announced in late January 2026, brings the Casablanca-based shared mobility startup’s total funding to $3.7 million following an earlier $1.4…

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Mirova has committed $19 million to Cold Solutions Kiambu (SEZ) Limited through its Mirova Gigaton Fund, announced on January 21, 2026. This investment supports the expansion of sustainable, energy-efficient cold chain warehousing and logistics in Kenya, with a focus on integrating rooftop solar power to reduce operational emissions and enhance climate resilience.   Cold Solutions…

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British International Investment (BII) has become an anchor investor in the Allianz Credit Emerging Markets fund (ACE), a landmark blended finance vehicle designed to mobilise private capital for climate-aligned investments in emerging markets. Announced in January 2026, this commitment positions BII as a key participant in the junior tranche, contributing $40 million alongside other development…

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