Publications

Evolution of Investment in Food and Climate Tech in Africa

This research, authored by Katapult Africa, analyses the historical trends that have defined the food tech and climate tech sectors across the continent. In an era marked by pressing global challenges, African entrepreneurs are innovating at the frontlines, pioneering solutions that bridge the gaps in sustainability, agricultural transformation, and environmental challenges.

Commissioned as part of RISA UK’s thought leadership initiative, this document leverages data from Briter Intelligence and AgBase, and explores disclosed and publicly announced funding flows to startups from the past 10 and a half years.

Africa Climate Tech Market Trends

16 of the 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change situated in Africa, motivating rapid growth in the climate tech industry. Well-researched and comprehensive data is an essential tool to better inform high-performing impact-driven investment in the region.

In collaboration with Briter Bridges, and with support of UK government funding through the RISA Fund, Katapult has developed the following concise learning brief entitled ‘Finding Keys to Scaling in the African Climate Tech Innovation Landscape: Exploring Logistics, Circular Economy and Marketplace Models’

The report identifies key trends in the early-stage climate technology investment landscape in Africa, specifically at three sectors: logistics, circular economy, and marketplaces.

Katapult Ocean UNEP FI Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative Annual Report 2022

Blue World Perspective

As a part of our investment process, we have screened close to 2000 ocean startups and mapped the global landscape for impact-driven ocean startups. Every year, we share the findings in this report; The Blue World Perspective.