Matches angel investment into African startups 1:1
A matching-fund platform from AfriLabs and the African Business Angel Network that pairs business angel investment into African startups with matched capital.
Use when
You are already raising from an African business angel and want that cheque matched to double your round.
Skip when
You have no angel investor lined up - this multiplies existing investment rather than originating it.
Status (8 Sep 2026): operates as an ongoing platform rather than a deadline-driven call. Mechanism: startups that secure investment from a participating business angel can unlock matching funds at a 1:1 ratio - so the angel cheque, not an application to Catalytic Africa alone, is the trigger. timbuktoo-incubated startups are explicitly eligible for this matching. Detailed terms and current amounts are thin on the public site, so confirm directly before planning a raise around it.
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