The Connector supports SMEs offering climate and nature solutions to the agrifood sector
We provide impact measurement and investment facilitation support to agri-SMEs to enable them to scale their business and impact. Apply now for our program in Latin America and the Caribbean.
We’re forging links between investors and agribusinesses in developing economies
The Connector identifies scalable enterprises working across the agrifood value chain to build a pipeline of investible agribusinesses in emerging markets and developing economies. We work with them to assess their climate and nature impacts and prepare them to pitch to investors. Read more about the agribusinesses we support.
The Connector follows a three-step model to facilitate high-quality and high-impact connections between investors and agribusinesses:
Source and identify scalable agribusinesses with climate, nature and biodiversity potential in emerging economies. Where possible, do this in partnership with key ecosystem players, e.g. accelerators.
We specialise in adding climate and nature-specific elements to existing tools and approaches
We build partnerships between agriculture accelerators, deal rooms, technical assistance programs, investor networks, and CLIC members. Through this partnership approach, we will avoid the duplication of efforts, and together develop high-quality pipelines and a solid understanding of investor requirements.
The Connector works with agrifood businesses operating in developing economies, including:
Agribusinesses adopting an ambitious set of climate and nature-smart practices across their operations
Companies offering products or services that identify or address climate and nature risks, or mitigate their impacts
Businesses fundraising for debt or equity financing; raising ticket sizes from USD 50K to a few million
Testimonials
Participating in CLIC's program has been transformative for our agribusiness. The tailored support and innovative solutions provided by CLIC have significantly enhanced our climate resilience. In particular, CLIC's focus on climate and nature risk measurement assessment has been critical in demonstrating our organizational development and has empowered us to streamline our operations.
Bronson Eran'ogwa, Managing Director, The Source Plus