FSD Africa

🌍 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟳 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! In this episode, Martin Freimüller, CEO and Co-Founder of Octavia Carbon, joins us to share how this Kenya-based startup is pioneering Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) technology, a breakthrough method that filters CO₂ directly from the air to help achieve #NetZero. While #DAC is among the most promising carbon sequestration solutions, it has yet to scale globally due to high costs. Octavia Carbon, supported by #FSDAfrica through Cohort 11 of the Catalyst Fund, is the only company in the Global South developing this technology and is uniquely positioned to disrupt its cost structure.   Leveraging Kenya’s 𝟵𝟯% renewable energy grid and favorable volcanic geology for long-term CO₂ storage, Octavia Carbon is creating a model where climate technology drives industrialisation, jobs and sustainable growth. Please listen to how African innovation is shaping the future of #CarbonRemoval and why the world is watching. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dN2HEDhz 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dct-KHFg 📻 Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/diadWM5E 🔉 Amazon Music/Audible: https://lnkd.in/dAmtwA8i -- #MakingFinanceWork #ClimateTech #DirectAirCapture #ClimateFinance #ClimateAction -- Duncan Kariuki | Diana Maranga | Fiona Mugambi | Mwangi Kagunyu | Kaara Wainaina | Reshma Shah | Elijah Isabu | Juliet Munro | Mary Kashangaki

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! The 𝗙𝗦𝗗 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, will bring together leading voices from across the continent to shape the future of early-stage finance in #Africa. Building on the momentum of last year, this year’s convening moves beyond dialogue to focus on practical, results-driven engagement. Over two days, fund managers, investors and ecosystem partners will explore how #EarlyStageFinance can evolve into a credible and investible asset class that drives inclusive, sustainable growth across the continent. Expect candid discussions, peer learning and actionable insights from unlocking catalytic capital to advancing gender-intentional and climate-aligned investment models. Participants will also hear directly from pioneering portfolio managers who are redefining what’s possible in African finance. 🔗 View the full schedule and agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dSUSmT58 -- #MakingFinanceWork #EarlyStageFinance #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance -- Anne-Marie Chidzero | Amos Gachuiri | Juliet Munro | Reshma Shah | Mary Kashangaki | Beatrice Mubia | Stephen K. Macharia | Zee de Gersigny | Judith Nekesa | May Yego | Alphonce Mwangi | Kweku A. | Ian Muiru | Golda Bagaja, MBA | Waithera Njiiri | Loreen Njeri | Nicolas Kirui | Olasunkanmi Olafare | Sharon Chweya | Kuria Wanjau | Winnie Mokaya | Shannon Wangwe | Joyce Omondi Waihiga

Among the leading causes of global warming and the resulting #ClimateChange is the increase in carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in our atmosphere. The good news is that this carbon can be captured and stored in ways that prevent it from affecting the atmosphere. Nature, such as trees, grasslands and oceans, helps capture large amounts of carbon globally, but the process often takes a long time. The encouraging news is that #CO₂ can also be extracted through technology, in a process known as #DirectAirCarbonCapture (DAC). Tomorrow, we’re releasing a brand-new episode of The 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, featuring Martin Freimüller, CEO and Co-Founder of Octavia Carbon, a pioneering Global South #DAC company that is literally capturing CO₂ from Kenya’s atmosphere and storing it securely one kilometer beneath the Earth’s crust. 🔔 Kindly set your reminder! Don’t miss this dynamic discussion on how carbon tech is empowering Africa’s sustainable future. -- #MakingFinanceWork #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance -- Duncan Kariuki | Diana Maranga | Fiona Mugambi | Mwangi Kagunyu | Kaara Wainaina

Access to healthcare shouldn’t depend on your income or where you live. Yet millions of Nigerians still lack health coverage, leaving families vulnerable to financial shocks. #FSDAfrica, through the BimaLab Accelerator, in collaboration with UNDP Nigeria and Naicom Nigeria, invites innovators to join the 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, a call for bold ideas that make health insurance affordable, inclusive and truly accessible to underserved rural and peri-urban populations. Whether it’s community-based microinsurance, digital-first health products or models that reduce out-of-pocket expenses, we are ready to support solutions that protect households and strengthen resilience. Winning teams will receive direct funding, alongside mentorship, regulatory guidance and access to industry networks and partners to bring their innovations to life. 🕒 Apply before 30 October 2025 and join a growing movement building a healthier, more inclusive Nigeria: https://lnkd.in/dSwU5RUg -- #InnovationForImpact #ClimateResilience #InclusiveInsurance #Nigeria

I am looking forward to joining fellow practitioners, regulators, The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, and industry leaders in Ghana to discuss how Africa’s financial sector can embrace the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) - IFRS S1 & S2, not just as a compliance exercise, but as a powerful tool for transparency, resilience, and capital mobilisation. Sustainability reporting is no longer about ticking boxes; it’s about telling our story, how our institutions are managing risks, seizing opportunities, and driving the transition to a more sustainable future. At FSD Africa, we are honoured to support the financial sector and regulators in building the capacity needed to implement these global standards in a way that reflects our local realities and ambitions. I look forward to the dialogue, shared insights, and collective learning that will result from this week’s session. Mary M. Njuguna #SustainabilityReporting #ISSB #SustainableFinance #NDSI #ClimateFinance #FSDAfrica

Africa stands at a critical crossroads, rich in natural carbon sinks, yet missing out on the value they could generate. As global demand for #CarbonCredits grows, how can the continent turn its environmental strength into #SustainableFinance and real climate impact? In the latest episode of Financing Africa’s Future, our Ag. Communications Director Kaara Wainaina sits down with Bianca Gichangi, Africa Regional Lead, Voluntary Carbon Markets Initiative (VCMI), to explore what’s holding Africa back from claiming its rightful place in global #CarbonMarkets and the bold steps needed to change that. Catch the full conversation to gain insights on the policies, partnerships and innovation shaping Africa’s low-carbon future. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/divxNBFQ 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dVcGEUWB 📻 Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/d338TFKy 🔉 Amazon Music/Audible: https://lnkd.in/dzvzQUkv -- #FinancingAfricasFuture #ClimateFinance #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Millions of Nigerian farmers face growing risks from floods, droughts and unpredictable weather, often without any protection. In response to this, UNDP Nigeria and #FSDAfrica, through the BimaLab Accelerator, have launched the 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, supported by Naicom Nigeria. This is a national call to innovators, insurers, startups and changemakers in #Nigeria who are ready to design insurance solutions that truly work for those who need them most. We are looking for fresh ideas that make #AgriculturalIUnsurance more affordable, accessible and resilient from weather-index and parametric crop coverage to products that safeguard livestock and rural livelihoods. The winning solutions will receive funding, along with intensive technical support, mentorship, and regulatory guidance to help refine, test and scale their innovations. All shortlisted applicants will also be invited to the BimaLab bootcamp this November, a hands-on program designed to strengthen their business models and accelerate market readiness. 📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dSwU5RUg -- #InnovationForImpact #ClimateResilience #InclusiveInsurance