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Katapult Africa
Impact investorOslo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Katapult applies a systems lens at the intersection of technology and planetary resilience, aiming to accelerate a transition toward a regenerative future. Founded in Oslo in 2015 on the conviction that companies solving the world's hardest problems will also become the most valuable businesses of the century, it has grown into a family of organizations addressing different layers of the system: capital, infrastructure, tools, talent, and community. Its work spans an ocean-focused impact fund backing founders in transportation, circularity, ocean data, energy, and food and water, alongside a platform supporting the early-stage impact ecosystem and a non-profit arm stewarding its mission.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
3 people who came through Katapult Africa went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 7 of 16 portfolio companiesAgTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2Climate Tech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:Nigeria×2United States×2France×1
Investments · 16 tracked
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Ammobia develops a novel ammonia production process that operates at low pressure and low temperature, achieving record-setting conversion rates.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergySan Francisco, US
Karen Baert(Co-founder & CEO)inTristan Gilbert(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesShell VenturesAIR CapitalAlumni VenturesCastor VenturesCollaborative Fund+6 more
Bedrock Ocean manufactures autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and a cloud platform that collect high-resolution seafloor mapping and monitoring data for offshore energy, maritime infrastructure, defense, and scientific research sectors.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
Anthony DiMare(Founder)Charles Chiau(Founder)
Co-investorsEniac VenturesHarmony PartnersPrimary Venture PartnersCostanoa VenturesR7 PartnersValor Equity Partners
Coral Vita operates land-based, high-tech coral farms to grow coral for reef restoration, selling restoration services and coral supply through a for-profit model rather than an NGO or government one.
AgTechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSan Diego, US
Alec Halpern(Executive Officer, Director)Sam Teicher(Founder)inGator Halpern(Founder)inAustin Martin(Chief Operations Officer)inSeth Teicher(Director)inWill Hovey(Director)
Crop2Cash provides digital tools and financial services for smallholder farmers in rural Nigeria, including AI agricultural advice, an inputs marketplace, digital payments, and offline data collection for field agents.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodIbadan, NG
Seyi Alabi(Founder)in
Co-investorsCascadorCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)Village Capital
Figorr provides cold chain management tools for businesses handling temperature-sensitive goods, including real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, and location, inventory management software, and cold room and cold truck rentals.
InsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAtlantica VenturesCapria VenturesJaza Rift VenturesVelocity DigitalVestedWorld
Vetsark runs a "Prosperity Model" poultry network that coordinates chicken farming across multiple farms, providing chicks, feed, vaccines, and health management while handling sales, logistics, and distribution of frozen chicken to buyers.
AgTechFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AfrikamartAkokono HouseAquaggaArc Marinebound4blueBrim ExplorerElucid SocialGrowAgric
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAmmobia · finsmes.com · Jan 14, 2026
Coral Vita · finsmes.com · Jul 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Katapult Africa made?
- Katapult Africa has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Katapult Africa invest at?
- Katapult Africa invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Katapult Africa focus on?
- Katapult Africa focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Katapult Africa located?
- Katapult Africa is headquartered in Oslo, NO.
Co-investors · 13
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Electric Capital is an early-stage venture firm founded in 2018 that backs founders building trust-minimized technologies across AI, crypto, fintech, and related sectors.
Blockchain Capital is a venture firm that has partnered with crypto builders since 2013, investing across the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.
Galaxy is an institutional digital assets and data center company offering trading, lending, asset management, investment banking, staking, custody, and venture investing across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem, along with a strategic expansion into AI/HPC data center infrastructure.
KKR is a global investment firm managing capital across asset classes including private equity, credit, and other strategies, serving institutional and individual investors.
Possible Ventures is an early-stage venture firm backing mission-driven founders using frontier technology to solve major challenges across climate, energy, health and society.
LCX Exchange USA is a cryptocurrency exchange platform being developed for US customers, emphasizing transparent pricing, secure asset custody, and compliance-first operations.
Archetype is an early-stage venture fund backing crypto founders building new markets and protocols.
Ethereal Ventures is a global investment firm focused on crypto, permissionless networks, and digital assets, backing companies from inception through growth.
Listed by the IDB among investors in Bolivian startups.
Framework Ventures is a crypto-focused investment firm known for backing public blockchain projects such as Chainlink and Synthetix.
Orange DAO is a founder community and fellowship program for crypto startups, offering mentorship, resources, and access to a broad network of investors and experienced entrepreneurs.
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