# Top 5 Climate VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Zimbabwe in August 2026

## E3 Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Energy, Solar, Renewable Energy

E3 Capital invests in growing, entrepreneurial businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa addressing the lack of electrification in the region with new technology and innovative business models. The fund is backed by Schneider Electric, the leading energy management multinational, and a number of public-sector investors.

## Persistent Energy Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Energy, Solar, Software

Africa's Climate Venture Builder - We believe in the power of climate-positive economic development in Africa. For the last decade, we have been working hand in hand with exceptional entrepreneurs, investing both financial and human capital to build successful climate ventures on the continent. Our companies offer competitive financial returns required to drive lasting impact.

## Aster
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Energy, Software, Manufacturing

Aster is a Venture Capital firm with offices in 4 major innovation hubs: Paris, London, Tel Aviv and San Francisco. Since 2000, they have partnered with more than 60 teams of entrepreneurs that are transforming markets with disruptive offers and technologies. They are always open to exploring new ideas related to mobility, energy and industrysectors that they have been covering until now. They invest in all stages, with a preference for the early phase.They are more than investors and they intend to act as an ally for entrepreneurs by connecting them to a valuable ecosystem of experts, influencers and business leaders. From marketing to executive talent, their commitment to the growth of their portfolio companies as well as the entire venture ecosystem also involves the commitment of their dedicated Operations team, their innovation strategy consulting firm (Aster Fab) and a crowdfunding branch to further expand opportunities (Aster Crowd).Some of their success stories include Solairedirect (acquired by Engie in 2015), Digital Lumens (acquired by Osram in 2017) and Avantium (IPOed in 2017).

## Vakayi Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Harare, NA - Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: Industrial, Real Estate

Vakayi Capital supports outstanding entrepreneurs providing essential services in Zimbabwe. Vakayi is uniquely positioned in Zimbabwe to tap into the exceptional investment opportunities in businesses with proven business models, strong growth prospects and the potential to significantly create jobs and impact the lives of low-income people. Theteam’s experience and extensive business network generates a robust deal flow for capital deployment in the clean energy, housing, education and healthcare sectors. Currently, Vakayi is the only fund in Zimbabwe focused on supporting small businesses.

## D-Prize
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Solar, Energy, Renewable Energy

Distribution equals development. D-Prize supports new entrepreneurs who can increase *distribution* of proven poverty interventions.

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