Catalyst Fund

Catalyst Fund is an inclusive FinTech accelerator supporting early-stage startups in emerging markets. The fund focuses on innovative solutions for the 3 billion underserved, aiming to build affordable, accessible, and appropriate financial technologies. Catalyst Fund typically provides grant funding and accelerator support to startups in pre-seed and seed stages.

Notable portfolio companies include Chipper Cash, Asaak, and HourWork. The fund is backed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and JPMorgan Chase & Co., leveraging this support to accelerate local innovation ecosystems. Catalyst Fund offers unique value through its focus on underserved markets and its commitment to fostering inclusive financial solutions that address real-world challenges in emerging economies.