Based in Cape Town, Holocene Ventures focuses on financing and co-building African climate technology startups tackling challenges in energy, e-mobility, food, and agriculture. The firm has built a hybrid investment and operational support platform, combining venture capital with intensive hands-on guidance to help founders achieve traction and scale. Holocene’s debut fund is structured to invest $3 million in 10-15 companies, providing both cash and venture-building services. The firm maintains a permanent capital vehicle for rapid investments and aims to support early founders from initial stages through to Series A, with a strong emphasis on measurable climate mitigation and adaptation im...
Impact theme
Climate & Environmental Sustainability
Climate Adaptation & Resilience · Blue Economy · Clean & Renewable Energy
Geographies
Africa
Asset class
Early-Stage Venture Capital (Seed, Series A)
Africa
About the fund
HVF I, managed out of Cape Town, is Holocene’s debut fund targeting early-stage investments in African climate technology companies. The fund is designed to demonstrate both commercial and climate impact track record ahead of a planned $30 million follow-on vehicle. HVF I invests $0–5M in startups across the blue economy, renewables, and clean tech, integrating cash investments with venture-building support.
Impact theme
Technology
Climate & Environmental Sustainability
Climate Adaptation & Resilience · Blue Economy · Clean & Renewable Energy
Geographies
Africa
Asset class
Early-Stage Venture Capital (Seed, Series A)
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 FSD Africa Investments Development finance institution |
