Holocene
Overview
Holocene is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage climate tech companies across Southern and Eastern Africa, focusing on sectors such as energy, e-mobility, food, and agriculture.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
holocene.africaInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm to Feed | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Iroko Analytics | Apr 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Mazi Mobility | May 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Switch Energy | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Yongeza Capital | Feb 2026 | Seed | Lead |
Key People
Sneha Iyer
Visiting Investor - Fellowship
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Holocene based?
Holocene is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
When was Holocene founded?
Founding year information for Holocene is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Holocene have?
Holocene has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Holocene's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Farm to Feed, Iroko Analytics, Mazi Mobility, Switch Energy, Yongeza Capital.
What was Holocene's most recent investment shown here?
Holocene's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Yongeza Capital in 2026.
What sectors does Holocene focus on?
Holocene focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Holocene focus on?
Holocene typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Holocene's AUM?
Holocene's assets under management are estimated between $2.0M and $3.0M.