Apply for the Climate Action Africa CAAF24 Deal Room

The Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF) plays a crucial role in uniting a wide array of stakeholders to promote and accomplish climate action in Africa. Based on the Nairobi Declaration, CAAF highlights the importance of the private sector in fulfilling commitments and responding to the call for action.

The CAAF Investment Hub is a strategic program in line with CAAF’s goal 1(b), which seeks to enhance investments in Africa’s green economy. By nurturing a network of innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors, the Investment Hub aims to facilitate funding for solutions that support the development and sustainability of Africa’s green economy. These investments may include cash prizes, equity stakes, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial opportunities, thus contributing to the advancement and sustainability of Africa’s green economy.

CAAF24 DealRoom prioritizes investment opportunities in the following target sectors.

  • Emissions Reductions
  • Energy
  • Building & Construction
  • Smart Agriculture
  • Circular Economy
  • Transportation and Mobility

Target Audience: Climate Action Africa CAAF24 Deal Room

  • Venture Capitalists
  • Green SMEs
  • Impact Investors
  • Philanthropic Organizations
  • Climate Tech Startups
  • Government Representatives

Eligibility Criteria for the Climate Action Africa CAAF24 Deal Room

  • Eligible startups and SMEs must operate within the Climate-Tech domain,
  • Focusing on one or more of the following areas:
    • Emissions Reduction,
    • Energy,
    • Agriculture,
    • Transportation,
    • Building and construction
    • Circular economy,
      • Must fall within the target sectors
      • Must be post-MVP
      • Must be post-GTM
      • Must be between 1-5 years post-incorporation
      • Must be for-profit
      • Being female-owned/lead is an added advantage
      • Must be leveraging digital technology to deliver its business model
      • Must be an African Company, one that is: Owned by Africans and operating in any of the 54 African countries. Owned by at least one African and operating in any of the 54 African countries

Benefits: Climate Action Africa CAAF24 Deal Room

  • Prize money
  • Equity plans,
  • Debt financing,
  • Mergers and acquisitions,
  • and other investment options

Application for the Climate Action Africa CAAF24 Deal Room

 

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