CLIC, the ClimateShot Investor Coalition, is a global platform dedicated to unlocking finance for low-carbon, climate-resilient, and nature-positive agriculture and food systems. It works across emerging markets and developing economies to support climate-smart enterprises and build stronger pathways between impactful agri-SMEs and investors.
Through this program, selected businesses receive:
A customized climate and nature impact assessment report
An investor-ready pitch deck with integrated sustainability metrics
A business profile tailored for outreach to financiers
Participants also benefit from:
Direct, one-on-one introductions to debt and equity investors
Access to virtual and in-person pitch opportunities
Expert guidance on investor engagement, communications, and due diligence
Personalized support through the capital-raising journey
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for agri-SMEs that:
Are ready to scale, with proven business models and clear growth potential
Are transitioning from grant funding to equity or debt capital
Have measurable or emerging climate and nature-positive impact, and need help quantifying and presenting it to investors
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a legally incorporated for-profit enterprise based in Sub-Saharan Africa
Operate in the agriculture or food systems sector
Be post-revenue, with a minimum of two years of operation and one year of audited financial statements
Be actively raising commercial capital, with or without grants included
Be implementing or planning to implement climate- or nature-positive practices
Have a management team of at least two members, including one who will serve as the primary point of contact
Program Timeline
The 2025 Connector cohort will follow these phases:
