GP Snapshot: Altree Capital’s blended finance fund invests in African ventures addressing gender and climate 

Overview

  • Name: Altree Capital
  • Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Website: www.altreecapital.com
  • Investment focus: Climate, food and agriculture, health, women and girls
  • Investment geographies: Africa
  • Eligible LPs: Accredited investors, DFIs, donor-advised funds, family offices, foundations, HNWIs, government agencies, institutional investors

Altree Capital is raising $50 million for the Altree Kadzi Gender Climate Fund, which invests in women-led and climate-focused enterprises across Africa. The fund invests via a mix of equity, debt, mezzanine, convertible notes and revenue-based financing.

The Mauritius-based fund has already backed five companies, including Wahu! Mobility, an electric vehicle venture in Ghana and Togo, and Kasha, an e-commerce platform focused on women’s health and personal care. It has raised $790,000 in first-loss and grant capital to date.

Altree is a woman-owned firm. Its fund meets 2X Challenge criteria and embeds gender and climate metrics in its investment and impact measurement strategies.


This profile was written with AI assistance. All content is verified and edited by an ImpactAlpha editorial team member prior to publication.

This publication does not constitute investment advice and should not be relied on to make investment decisions.