Backing Bold Ideas for a More Equitable Africa
Catalyst Venture is a pan-African innovation group advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and impact-driven innovation. Through our nonprofit foundation, venture studio, and angel network, we catalyze ventures that drive affordability, equity, and build inclusive economies across the continent.
Catalyst Venture Foundation
Catalyst Venture Foundation is the nonprofit arm of Catalyst Venture, focused on building the infrastructure, capacity, and knowledge needed to unlock inclusive entrepreneurship across Africa. We work with founders, ecosystem builders, development partners, and public institutions to drive innovation that reduces the cost of key essentials, empowers underserved populations, and accelerates Africa’s development.
Catalyst Venture Studio
Catalyst Venture Studio is the venture-building arm of Catalyst Venture. We co-create impact-driven startups that reduce the cost of key essentials, build inclusive economic models, and scale clean energy solutions across Africa. From idea to launch, we provide capital, operational support, and deep ecosystem insight to help bold founders build ventures that serve and empower underserved communities.
Catalyst Angels network
Catalyst Angels is the early-stage investment arm of Catalyst Venture, bringing together a values-aligned community of angel investors committed to backing Africa’s next generation of impact-driven startups. We invest in ventures that lower the cost of essential services, accelerate the clean energy transition, and unlock economic opportunity for marginalized communities—pairing capital with strategic support to fuel inclusive growth.