Katapult Group

Katapult Group, commonly known as Katapult, is an impact-focused investment firm based in Norway. According to its official site, Katapult is a Norwegian impact investor that backs technology startups working to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In Africa, Katapult has been active as an early stage investor, participating in at least four funding rounds between 2017 and 2021. Based on available investment data, the firm has invested primarily at the seed stage, with one additional venture round, deploying a total of 1.5 million dollars across companies in Kenya, Tunisia, and Egypt. Its African portfolio includes energy efficiency solution Wattnow in Tunisia, virtual science lab provider PraxiLabs in Egypt, and Kenyan e commerce startup Sky, which helps merchants open online shops and deliver orders in Nairobi. These investments reflect a focus on e commerce and retail, energy and utilities, and education technology. Katapult’s broader mandate, as described on its official website, is to support tech companies that generate measurable positive impact while pursuing commercial growth. Its activity in African markets aligns with this impact orientation, backing startups that improve access to learning tools, promote energy efficiency, and expand digital commerce opportunities.