Katapult Africa

Africa

Region

2.5

Commitment (MNOK)

Active

Status

Katapult Africa Seed fund is a pilot fund within the Katapult system that offers seed funding for startup companies combined with an accelerator program enabling the companies to focus on their strategy, grow more quickly and make themselves ready or outside investments. The fund is focusing on agriculture-, climate-, and impact-tech companies.

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Key information

Sector:
SME Funds
Commitment (MNOK):
2.5
Year:
2022
Region:
Africa
Country:
Regional
Domicile:
Rwanda
Instrument:
Funds
Status:
Active
Mandate:
Development

Additionality Katapult Africa

This investment is particularly additional on the following ambitions:

  • Investing in the poorest countries
  • Investing in the most capital constrained markets
  • Investing in the riskiest markets
  • Investing in high risk instruments
  • Targeting underserved segments
  • Taking an active role in investments

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