Holocene

Profile

Holocene is a climate-focused investment organization based in Africa, dedicated to fostering sustainable growth across the continent. The firm is spearheaded by a team of climate tech experts with extensive international experience, including backgrounds from Stanford GSB, Credit Suisse, and KPMG. Holocene is committed to building a community of climate enthusiasts aimed at addressing climate challenges through innovative solutions tailored to Africa’s unique needs. The team, driven by a vision for a sustainable future, is engaged on-the-ground to deliver impact and job creation across Southern Africa.

Holocene primarily invests in early-stage climate tech startups with a particular focus on Southern Africa. Their investment approach is characterized by providing $50,000 to $250,000 in cash, complemented by $50,000 to $100,000 in services. They target bootstrap to pre-seed stage companies, facilitating their growth towards Series A. Holocene manages a $3M angel investment vehicle designed to support 10 to 15 startups, while maintaining a total AUM of $3M. They actively partner with grant and debt providers to maximize the impact of their equity investments.

Some of Holocene's notable portfolio companies include investments in businesses striving for grid resilience through residential solar, leveraging business intelligence software to meet environmental regulations in Europe, and B2B companies focusing on electric vehicles and energy efficiency. These efforts are in line with their mission to create a sustainable Africa by investing in scalable climate solutions.