Catalyst Fund

Investor type

VC

Founded

2015

AUM

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Location

Kenya

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Africa
Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2023

Profile

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of the world’s underserved individuals and small businesses.
Catalyst Fund was launched in 2015 as a global accelerator, managed by BFA Global, for early-stage inclusive fintech startups, offering affordable, accessible and appropriate digital financial solutions that improve the financial health of underserved communities in emerging markets.

Industry

CleanTech ClimateTech

Contacts

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Maelis Carraro Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Karen Serem Waithaka Chief Investment Officer
Chief Investment Officer
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FAQs about Catalyst Fund

Catalyst Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Catalyst Fund is located in Kenya.
Catalyst Fund was founded in 2015.
Catalyst Fund invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, ClimateTech.
Catalyst Fund invests in companies and startups in North America, Africa.
Catalyst Fund invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Catalyst Fund usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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