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$100K – $5M
Shell Foundation provides funding for early-stage and scale-stage ventures. Its typical ticket size ranges from $100K to $5M. The opportunity is relevant to organizations operating in Africa, with a Pan-African focus and particular emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Patient, catalytic grant funding for clean energy, mobility, and agri-tech social enterprises. They de-risk early-stage companies so commercial investors can come in later. Partnership with BII: up to $245M by 2026 for clean energy in Africa. Very hands-on — more like a co-builder than a funder.
Very hands-on — business building support, strategy advisory, co-development, investor introductions, BII/DFC co-financing pipeline
Not accessible via open application. Must be found by their team or referred through ecosystem partners.
Applicants should show clear fit with Shell Foundation’s early-stage or scale-stage investment approach and explain why their funding needs fall within the $100K to $5M range. It is also useful to make their relevance to Sub-Saharan African markets explicit.
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Yellow (solar PAYGo), CrossBoundary Energy, Greenlight Planet. $245M BII partnership for clean energy.