Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

About the fund

The Catalytic Capital for the Agricultural Transition (CCAT) fund provides debt financing to de-risk the transition to sustainable, zero-deforestation agriculture across Brazil's Amazon and Cerrado biomes. Managed by Vox Capital, the fund focuses on helping farmers restore degraded farmland throughout Brazil by deploying flexible debt instruments to farmers and agricultural supply chain partners. CCAT supports the restoration of degraded pastureland and implementation of sustainable production methods across soy cultivation, cattle ranching, and agroforestry systems. The fund utilizes blended finance structures, including subordinated loans and guarantees, specifically designed to reduce risk for mainstream lenders and improve the financial viability of soil restoration and reforestation initiatives. CCAT is currently in its first close phase with $50 million raised toward an ultimate target of $1 billion, primarily seeking capital from foundations, government agencies, and institutional investors interested in sustainable land use and climate-positive agriculture.