The African Catalyst Network ("TAC Network")
The TAC Network unlocks meaningful connections between Infraprenuers, Enablers and Capital providers in the Infrastructure . The TAC is exclusive for members to participate in The African Catalyst 1ON1. These are Matchmaking sessions in our Major Events with an opportunity to connect with potential partners or policymakers in a series of one-on-one meetings
The African Catalyst Network believes business-to-business meetings lead to finer opportunities along with a chance to foster a strong relationship between the collaborators.
Our events provides an intimate yet a professional set-up for one-to-one meetings to take place between developers and investors in a consequential manner. Our aim is to take the friction out of fundraising through data-driven matchmaking events. Our team of professionals ensures the authenticity of all the fundraisers and investors involved in one-to-one meetings along with the legitimacy of their requirements. The African Catalyst has the right to accept or reject application.
We Guide Investors to explore the lucrative markets of Africa by connecting them with the project holders with best-in-class projects across Africa
Benefits of Joining TAC Network
Pre-Qualified Attendees
Our team of professionals ensure the authenticity of all the developers and investors involved in one-to-one meetings along with the legitimacy of their requirements.
Value-driven Interaction
Our agenda-driven approach to these meetings ensures that the interaction taking place is substantial and productive for all the stakeholders involved
Various Event Opportunities
Meet Pan-African TAC members at over 100 networking events a year and participate in international Infrastructure investment roadshows. Gain access to must attend African Infrastructure & Energy conferences
Joining the TAC Network
The Network unlocks meaningful connections between early-mid stage founders, investors and contractual service providers ( EPC, O&M, EIA, etc) in the Infrastructure projects
The African Catalyst believes business-to-business meetings lead to finer opportunities along with a chance to foster a strong relationship between the collaborators in project finance deals
Our events provides an intimate yet a professional set-up for one-to-one meetings to take place between developers and investors in a consequential manner. Our aim is to take the friction out of fundraising through data-driven matchmaking events. Our team of professionals ensures the authenticity of all the fundraisers and investors involved in one-to-one meetings along with the legitimacy of their requirements. The African Catalyst has the right to accept or reject application.
We Guide Investors to explore the lucrative markets of Africa by connecting them with the project holders with best-in-class projects across Africa
Criteria to join the TAC Network
Capital Providers
The African Catalyst 1ON1 seeks to target investee companies based on your the sector of interest, investment criteria in confidentiality and also schedule live meetings with companies
Key Criteria for Pre-Qualification
- They are looking to invest in Key Growth Opportunities in Africa mainly
- Oil & Gas ( Upstream, Mid-Stream and Downstream)
- Power & Renewables
- Food & Industrial Agriculture
- Transport & Logistics
- Mining & Mineral Processing
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- Telecoms & Data Centers
- They are well versed with the Investment environment in Africa with membership of Local, regional and Pan-African Investment Associations such as EMPEA, AVCA, PEVCA, Fund Managers Association, Pension Fund Association etc
- They should be adhering to the SEC Investment guidelines laid out by the respective governments
- Share the vision of Africa's Growth Initiative
Project Support Contractors
The African Catalyst 1ON1 seeks to target Project Support Contractors/Consultants companies based on your the sector of interest, investment criteria in confidentiality and also schedule live meetings with companies
Key Criteria for Pre-Qualification
- They are looking for Project Support Contractors/Consultants in Africa mainly
- Oil & Gas ( Upstream, Mid-Stream and Downstream)
- Power & Renewables
- Food & Industrial Agriculture
- Transport & Logistics
- Mining & Mineral Processing
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- Telecoms & Data Centers
- They are well versed with the Investment environment in Africa with membership of Local, regional and Pan-African Investment Associations such as EMPEA, AVCA, PEVCA, Fund Managers Association, Pension Fund Association etc
- They should be adhering to the SEC Investment guidelines laid out by the respective governments
- Share the vision of Africa's Growth Initiative
Fundraiser Companies
The African Catalyst 1ON1 helps to match sector focused Project Companies (or Special Purpose Companies) with potential investors to raise capital achieve financial close and grow your business or project
- The Company has an on-going project in Africa with Business Plan which provide a clear articulation of the projects long-term strategy within the following sectors
- Oil & Gas ( Upstream, Mid-Stream and Downstream)
- Power & Renewables
- Food & Industrial Agriculture
- Transport & Logistics
- Mining & Mineral Processing
- Healthcare Infrastructure
- Telecoms & Data Centers
- The Project Team has the right mix of technical and commercial experience to deliver the project
- Documentary evidence showing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) issues are identified with adequate response plan for the project
- Documentary evidence showing Key Agreements/Concessions and Regulatory Licenses/Permits have been received for the project