Navigating Climate Tech Investment in Africa: Perspectives from the Field

​This roundtable brings together a rare mix of voices shaping the future of ClimateTech in Africa including investors from Satgana, Catalyst Fund, and Mercy Corps Ventures, the founder of climate startup AgRails, as well as the leader of the Impact Tank Namibia. This 360° perspective goes beyond typical panels, blending insights from venture building and financing into a practical, experience-rich discussion. Set in an intimate format, the session is designed to move past high-level rhetoric and into a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build and scale climate solutions in Africa. Expect a pragmatic conversation grounded in real-world examples, lessons learned, and strategies that work - with space for audience participation.

​PANELISTS:

• ​Timothy Rann, Managing Partner, Mercy Corps Ventures

• ​Elzine Gawaxab - Mushambi, Founder, Impact Tank Namibia

• ​Maxime Bayen, Operating Partner, Catalyst Fund (moderation)

• ​Desirée Peterson, Investor and Head of Impact, Satgana

• ​Mwenda Mugendi, Co-Founder, Agrails

​Please note attendance is limited to HackSummit ticket holders only.