Equator is a climate-tech venture capital firm focused on accelerating an equitable climate transition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 2023, Equator invests in early-stage, technology-enabled ventures across the energy, agriculture, and mobility sectors. The firm has teams in Nairobi, Lagos, London, and Colorado, and aims to address both economic and sustainability challenges in the region.
Equator targets high-growth, ready-to-scale ventures at the Seed and Series A stages, particularly those committed to carbon mitigation and climate adaptation. Their investment focus includes energy, agriculture and mobility.
In March 2025, Equator announced the successful raising of $55 million for its debut fund. This fund aims to invest in 15 to 18 startups, providing $750,000 to $1 million for Seed-stage companies and up to $2 million for Series A-stage companies. Notable investors in the fund include British International Investment (BII), the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), the Shell Foundation, and impact investor DOEN Participaties.
Leadership
Investment Strategy
Equator employs a thesis-driven investment approach, combining global technological expertise with deep in-market experience. They focus on ventures that deliver both economic value and climate impact, aiming to mobilize private capital for scalable solutions to climate challenges.
Notable Investments
Equator has invested in several prominent early-stage ventures, including:
