
Holocene Closes Southern Africa's First Dedicated Climate-Tech Fund
Holocene closed a $3m climate-tech fund for Southern Africa after backing 10 startups. The close and the follow-on ratio are the signals to read.
Energy access, climate technology, clean infrastructure, and the business models making sustainability practical.

Holocene closed a $3m climate-tech fund for Southern Africa after backing 10 startups. The close and the follow-on ratio are the signals to read.
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