CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector 2025 for African Agri-SMEs

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Applications are open for CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector 2025. The Agrifood Investment Connector is CLIC’s platform to support early- and growth- stage agri-SMEs with access to funding. They work with climate- and nature-positive enterprises across the agrifood value chain in emerging markets and developing economies.

CLIC, the ClimateShot Investor Coalition, is a global platform dedicated to unlocking finance for low-carbon, climate-resilient, and nature-positive agriculture and food systems. It works across emerging markets and developing economies to support climate-smart enterprises and build stronger pathways between impactful agri-SMEs and investors.

CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector Benefits

Through this program, selected businesses receive:

A customized climate and nature impact assessment report
An investor-ready pitch deck with integrated sustainability metrics
A business profile tailored for outreach to financiers

Participants also benefit from:

Direct, one-on-one introductions to debt and equity investors
Access to virtual and in-person pitch opportunities
Expert guidance on investor engagement, communications, and due diligence
Personalized support through the capital-raising journey

Who Should Apply

This program is ideal for agri-SMEs that:

Are ready to scale, with proven business models and clear growth potential
Are transitioning from grant funding to equity or debt capital
Have measurable or emerging climate and nature-positive impact, and need help quantifying and presenting it to investors

Eligibility Criteria for CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector

The following businesses are eligible to apply:

A legally incorporated and for-profit enterprise engaged in agriculture and food systems, with its primary operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Early- or growth-stage and post-revenue, with at least two years of operations and one years’ audited financial statements.
Actively seeking commercial capital, whether through debt or equity financing. A fundraising strategy including grants is also acceptable.
Implementing or planning to implement climate- and nature-positive practices within its operations, or offering climate and nature intelligence, products, or services to the agrifood sector.
The management should have at least two people, one of which should be able to commit to the time requirements of the program and will be our main point of contact.