The Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF) serves as a vital platform that brings together a diverse range of stakeholders to advance and achieve climate action in Africa. Anchored in the Nairobi Declaration, CAAF emphasizes the critical role of the private sector in meeting commitments and responding to the call for action.
The CAAF Deal Room is a strategic initiative aligned with CAAF’ s objective 1(b), which aims to boost investments in Africa ‘ s green economy. By fostering a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors, the Deal Room aims to facilitate financing for solutions contributing to the growth and sustainability of Africa’s green economy. These deals may encompass prize money, equity plans, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other investment options, thereby contributing to the growth and sustainability of Africa’s green economy.
CAAF24 DealRoom will prioritize investment opportunities in the following target sectors.
Emissions Reductions
Energy
Building & Construction
Smart Agriculture
Circular Economy
Transportation and Mobility
Target Audience
Venture Capitalists
Green SMEs
Impact Investors
Philanthropic Organizations
Climate Tech Startups
Government Representatives
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible startups and SMEs must operate within the Climate-Tech domain, specifically focusing on one or more of the following areas: Emissions Reduction, Energy, Agriculture, transportation, building and construction and 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**
**An African Company is 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
