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Equator fund targets early-stage climate startups in Africa

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
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On Tuesday, Equator, a venture capital firm focused on climate technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, announced the final close of its first fund, securing approximately $55 million to support early-stage climate tech startups. 

This move aims to bridge the funding gap for these startups, which often struggle to secure capital compared to their counterparts in more developed regions.

Read also: Proparco fuels African climate innovation with $5M fund investment

Equator fund targets up to 18 climate startups in Africa

Equator’s fund is designed to invest in around 15 to 18 early-stage ventures, primarily in the energy, agriculture, and mobility sectors. The firm will provide checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, depending on the needs of the startups. 

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Nijhad Jamal, Equator’s founder and managing partner, emphasised the importance of investing in commercially viable startups that address real-world problems, stating, “It is not about investing in climate tech for the sake of it but investing in innovation and solutions to real and sizable problems”.

Equator’s investors include notable development finance institutions (DFIs) such as the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), and France’s Proparco, along with foundations like the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the Shell Foundation.

Despite contributing less than 3 per cent of global CO2 emissions, Africa is disproportionately affected by climate change, making investments like Equator’s vital for sustainable development.

Read also: British startup to Power Sao Tome and Principe with Ocean Energy

Equator supporting African startups

Equator’s role extends beyond financial support and aims to help startups understand unit economics, governance, and regional expansion strategies. By doing so, the firm seeks to make these startups more attractive to private capital, thereby reducing their reliance on aid and development finance. 

Jamal noted, “In some of our companies, we are the only Africa-focused investor involved. So far, we’ve had strong success in getting our partners to invest alongside us in these ventures.”

Equator has already invested in companies based in Kenya, such as Roam, an electric motorcycle manufacturer, and SunCulture, a provider of solar-powered irrigation systems.

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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