×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why startups are missing out on lucrative climate financing deals

Jonas Tesfu, Pangea Accelerator CEO. [Graham Kajilwa, Standard]

Pangea Accelerator is an investment platform that provides startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with funding and operational opportunities. It does this through climate tech finance, given as equity investments and also connects startups to investors.

Enterprise had a chat Pangea Accelerator Chief Executive Jonas Tesfu, who shared the strides made since 2018, when the firm started operations in Kenya; his thoughts on why climate-based finance is not 'sexy' among startups and SMEs and why this is the space for entrepreneurs seeking funding.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 6 hrs ago
Football
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final
By AFP 11 hrs ago
Sports
Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory
Volleyball and Handball
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
By Ben Ahenda 1 day ago
Sports
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup