Right-sized capital, built around how African enterprises grow
We combine concessional debt capital with disciplined underwriting and hands-on enterprise support — helping promising businesses move from early traction to sustainable scale.
How our financing works
- Loan size
- $80,000 – $250,000
- up to $300,000 for repeat borrowers
- Tenor
- 6 – 24 months
- Interest rate
- 8 – 12% APR
- USD
- Structure
- Flexible repayment
- Use of funds
- Working capital & growth financing
- Beyond capital
- Technical assistance & business support
Technical assistance that builds stronger businesses
We work closely with entrepreneurs to strengthen financial management, governance, operational systems, and investment readiness.
Our objective is not simply to deploy capital — it is to help enterprises become stronger, more resilient businesses capable of attracting future investment.
Right-sized capital for the enterprises building Africa's food and agriculture value chains.
A disciplined investment process
Every investment undergoes rigorous commercial, financial, legal, and impact due diligence. We believe impact and financial discipline are mutually reinforcing — strong businesses create stronger outcomes for communities.
Catalytic by design
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African-Led Focus
We invest primarily in African-led businesses that understand local markets, customer needs, and ecosystem realities.
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Catalytic Capital
Our financing reaches enterprises frequently overlooked by traditional lenders, creating additionality where capital has the greatest impact.
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Disciplined Investment Process
Every investment undergoes rigorous commercial, financial, legal, and impact due diligence.
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Impact & Performance Alignment
We believe impact and financial discipline are mutually reinforcing. Strong businesses create stronger outcomes for communities.
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Technical Assistance
Hands-on support that helps entrepreneurs strengthen operations, improve financial systems, and prepare for future growth.
Partner with us
Catalyze Africa Fund welcomes collaboration with foundations, family offices, impact investors, DFIs, and other capital providers who share our commitment to building a more inclusive and resilient African economy.