Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV)

At the recent ANDE conference in Bangkok Thailand, our CEO Catherine G. joined a dynamic breakout session that went beyond the surface, diving deep into what it truly means to create value through collaboration from the perspective of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs), investors, and Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) in the climate space. The discussion explored the unique value each player brings to the table. But, more importantly, the session tackled the tough questions: What are the barriers preventing these vital collaborations? How can we break them down? As we navigate the complexities of the climate finance ecosystem, it’s clear that fostering meaningful partnerships between ESOs and investors is crucial to empowering SGBs. This requires more than just conversation—it requires actionable change, shared vision, and a commitment to driving impact together. Our mission is to transform these insights into tangible steps that inspire collaboration and unlock new opportunities for small businesses in the climate space. Because when we work together, we create value that truly makes a difference Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) Mark Ameyo Victor Ndiege Venny Mayaka Patrick Obonyo Msc, MBA IKEA Foundation The Human Edge ANDE

🌍 Day 2 of Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Global Annual Conference in Bangkok has been a tremendous opportunity to engage with thought leaders, innovators, and investors who are driving the future of sustainable development. 🌱 Our CEO,Victor Ndiege, and Mark Ameyo, one of our dedicated Enterprise Development Officers, took the stage in a breakout session titled "Access to Free Finance: The State of Waste and Circularity Investments; Perspectives from India and Kenya." This session has provided a deep dive into the critical role of innovative financing in supporting waste management initiatives and fostering circular economy practices in both Kenya and India. ♻️ The discussion highlighted how our investments have not only contributed to sustainable waste solutions but also empowered local enterprises to scale their climate-smart initiatives. By connecting green entrepreneurs with financial resources, we are ensuring that communities can thrive while protecting the environment. At Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), our mission goes beyond financing, we are catalysts for positive, scalable change in Kenya and the region. Together, we are paving the way for a more resilient, circular economy that benefits all. #KCVinBangkok #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #GreenEntrepreneurship #ImpactInvestment #ClimateAction #ANDE2024 #Kenya #India #Bangkok Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Dutch Fund for Climate and Development IKEA Foundation AV Ventures LLC Danida Green Business Partnerships / Danida Market Development Partnerships Denmark in Kenya Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) Nampelka Mastercard Foundation UNDP Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) Heifer International Kenya @Usaid Kuza International Institute for Trade and Development ADB Ventures

🌍 Day 1 at Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Global Conference 2024: 🌍 Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) CEO, Victor Ndiege, and Enterprise Development Officer, Mark Ameyo, are currently in Bangkok for ANDE’s Annual Global Conference, running from September 10th to 12th, 2024, under the theme “Big Ideas for Small Businesses.” Victor Ndiege was part of the panel in a session titled “Value Collaboration Between ESOs and Investors to Unlock Climate Finance for SGBs where he shared a key strategy for unlocking climate finance: "Collaboration starts with aligning preparedness by working closely with ESO’s and transactional advisors and setting clear expectations on required documentation and quality. With this, investors can reduce the time spent during due diligence hence enabling us to focus on validating and presenting potential investees for final decisions." The panel addressed ecosystem challenges like misalignment between ESOs and investors, which can delay financing and emphasized the need for greater transparency, clear investment criteria, and enhanced capacity building for ESOs to foster effective partnerships and unlock more funding. As Day 1 wraps up, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) is excited about building partnerships that accelerate climate finance and help scale businesses that are driving real change. For more information about Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) click this link; https://kcv.co.ke/ #ClimateFinance #CollaborationForImpact #SGBs #ImpactInvestment #KCV #ANDE2024 #Sustainability #Bangkok #BigIdeasForSmallBusinesses Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Dutch Fund for Climate and Development IKEA Foundation AV Ventures LLC @usaid kuza Nampelka Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) Danida Green Business Partnerships / Danida Market Development Partnerships Denmark in Kenya IFU Mastercard Foundation UNDP Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation BRILHO Mozambique KOSAP USAID World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) FHI 360 Heifer InternationalBank of Industry Limited International Institute for Trade and Development ADB Ventures Seedstars Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) Chemonics International Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies

Exciting News from Kenya Climate Ventures! We are proud to share that our CEO, Victor Ndiege, had the honor of serving as one of the reviewers for the Bezos Earth Fund’s $100 million #AIforClimateandNature Grand Challenge! Victor, alongside a group of expert reviewers, evaluated groundbreaking proposals aimed at addressing some of the planet’s most pressing environmental issues. The innovative ways teams are leveraging AI to combat climate change and protect nature were truly inspiring. The Bezos Earth Fund has also published a blog post (link below) highlighting some of the submissions, showcasing the creative solutions proposed by teams across the globe. https://lnkd.in/dGQnFR4B As top-scoring submissions now advance to the multidisciplinary judging panel, we are excited to see which ideas will make it to the final round. Stay tuned for the announcement of up to 30 Seed Grantees this fall! Learn more and sign up for updates at https://lnkd.in/gygWcp6e #ClimateAction | #ArtificialIntelligence | #SustainableInnovation | #BezosEarthFund | #AIforClimate

Since its inception in 2009, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a global network, has been supporting entrepreneurship in developing economies by providing essential financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs). Now, with a new round of grants in partnership with the IKEA Foundation, ANDE is dedicated to helping SGBs in the circularity and waste management sectors gain momentum and attract significant investments in Kenya and India. Six organizations, including @Circle Innovation, Smart Regional Consultants (SRC), Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), Upaya Social Ventures, rePurpose Global, and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), will receive funding to overcome financial barriers, scale innovative solutions, and position small businesses as leaders in sustainable practices. Read more about this transformative collaboration and the efforts to advance sustainability in Kenya and beyond. 🌍♻️ https://lnkd.in/dD5QuAdN

The fifth resolution of the #CEILSummit2024 revolves around a structured fund to support #innovators #researchers and #institutions in their efforts of #commercialisation. We commit to leverage relationships with partners, impact investors etc to set up a fund that is accessible to members of Kenya Network of Entrepreneurial Institutions #KNEIL. Commercialising requires funding, and we have to be bold and precise in this. We target to have the fund fully functional by #CEILSummit2025. British Council Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) National Research Fund Kenya National Commission for Science and Technology (NACOSTI) Viktoria Solutions SC Ventures by Standard Chartered Villgro Africa The Lemelson Foundation Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) Daystar University Daystar University Alumni Association Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS Monica Blagescu The Lemelson Foundation University of Nairobi

Happening Now: Day 1 of the AfricArena Summit 2024 We're in the final panel session of the day, diving deep into "Green Tech Funding: Bridging Innovation and Impact." Moderated by Victor Ndiege CEO of Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) Climate Ventures, this discussion is bringing together top industry leaders to explore how we can mobilize capital for sustainable innovation across Africa. Our panellists—Joshua Romisher, CFA of Holocene Fares Seaidi of SAIS, Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba COO East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) and Nick Quintong of Delta40 Venture Studio are currently sharing their insights on innovative financing strategies, scaling Impact Unicorns, and the evolving role of corporate sustainability in green tech investments. Also present are members of Kenya Climate Ventures’ investment team Valentine T. and Mercy Safari who are among the engaged attendees at the summit. Stay tuned as we capture key moments and takeaways live from the event! #AfricArena2024 #GreenTechFunding #InnovationAndImpact #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction

Great Partnership! Uniting Forces for Climate-Smart Innovation in Africa! Excited to share this special video featuring insights from both our CEO Victor Ndiege at Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) and the visionary founder of Nampelka, Alisa Sydow! We’ve brought their powerful perspectives together in one impactful conversation. In this video, they dive into the challenges investors face when supporting climate-smart enterprises and why this unique partnership between KCV and Nampelka is so critical. By combining KCV’s expertise in de-risking and scaling gender-inclusive climate-smart businesses with Nampelka’s mission to connect African entrepreneurs with global experts, we’re creating a bridge for knowledge exchange and sustainable. Under InvestLink, a KCV exclusive online investment attraction platform that will enhance the capacity of women led/ owned SMEs in KCV’s portfolio and pipeline to engage in real time with relevant investors and access appropriate follow - on investments managed by Mark Ameyo. #ClimateSmartInvesting #GenderLensInvestment #AfricaEntrepreneurship #ImpactInvestment #Sustainability #GlobalPartnerships #InnovationForGood https://lnkd.in/d9yg6hzP

Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) is a leading investment company dedicated to supporting innovative climate-smart enterprises. We provide tailored financing and support to help these businesses scale their operations and create a more sustainable future for Kenya. #KCV #ClimateSmart #SustainableInvestment #Kenya

We are excited! Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) and Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) are selected to implement a comprehensive program to prepare Small and Growing Businesses (#SGBs) in the waste and circularity sector for investment, including facilitating matchmaking with investors. #KCV #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #ClimateAction #Kenya #ImpactInvesting