accelerator profile
Catalyst Fund (accelerator historical; current climate VC)
Current standard terms not publicly specified · Africa · Needs confirmation
ApplicationsNeeds confirmation
TermsCurrent standard terms not publicly specified
LocationAfrica
Catalyst Fund (accelerator historical; current climate VC) program details and official sources are available for review.
Tier 3africaimpactfintech
Official siteOpen in the live directory
Current application context
Program intake
This listing is historical and does not represent a current application cycle.
Key facts
| Terms | Current standard terms not publicly specified |
| Stage | pre-seed climate resilience |
| Applications | Closed |
| Location | Africa |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Sectors | climate, fintech, impact |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
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Sources
- bfaglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_BFA20YearRetreat_Magazine-Website.pdf — Official 2026 current VC/venture-builder model and portfolio outcomes (checked 2026-08-10)
- bfaglobal.com/catalyst-fund/press-kit-catalyst-fund — Official people, general contact, and historical program description (checked 2026-08-10)
- bfaglobal.com/catalyst-fund/faqs — Official historical accelerator structure, sourcing, grant, cohort rhythm, and email (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.thecatalystfund.com/faqs — Current Catalyst Fund FAQ on the successor official domain; opened 2026-08-24: HTTP 200; title: Faqs (checked 2026-08-24)
- www.thecatalystfund.com/portfolio — Current Catalyst Fund portfolio on the successor official domain; opened 2026-08-24: HTTP 200; title: Portfolio (checked 2026-08-24)
