Catalyst Fund (accelerator historical; current climate VC)
Current standard terms not publicly specified · Africa · Checking status
Catalyst Fund's former inclusive-tech accelerator has evolved into an African climate-resilience VC fund and venture builder. Historical accelerator grants and six-company cohorts remain useful context but are not current standardized terms.
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Key facts
| Terms | Current standard terms not publicly specified |
| Stage | pre-seed climate resilience |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Location | Africa |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | climate, fintech, impact |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Catalyst Fund's former inclusive-tech accelerator has evolved into an African climate-resilience VC fund and venture builder. Historical accelerator grants and six-company cohorts remain useful context but are not current standardized terms.
How the application really works
No current standardized accelerator intake was confirmed. Contact Catalyst Fund/BFA Global for current investment fit and do not rely on the historical application form or grant offer.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- Current equity investment terms are company-specific. Historical grants of £80k or later $100k offers are not a current universal deal.
- The accelerator pages still contain historical calls and terms. Current 2026 BFA material describes Catalyst Fund Resilience I as a VC fund and venture builder, not a live standardized cohort call.
Track record
- Current 2026 BFA reporting lists $17M+ cumulative portfolio ARR, $24M+ follow-on funding in 24 months, 550k+ users reached, and 1,260+ jobs.
Current VC sourcing and selection data are not published; historical accelerator used investor nomination and direct expressions of interest.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- No current standardized accelerator intake was confirmed. Contact Catalyst Fund/BFA Global for current investment fit and do not rely on the historical application form or grant offer.
- What are the current economics?
- Current equity investment terms are company-specific. Historical grants of £80k or later $100k offers are not a current universal deal.
- How large and long is the program?
- Historical accelerator supported 61 companies; current fund cohort size and intake cadence are not published. Current climate-resilience VC fund paired with bespoke venture-building support.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Africa-focused support model; current travel and residency requirements not published.
- What happens after the program?
- Current portfolio receives venture-building and follow-on fundraising support; investment decisions are company-specific.
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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)