# Maxime Bayen

Operating Partner · Catalyst Fund · Spain

Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/maxime-bayen

Maxime Bayen is a Partner at Catalyst Fund, where he supports early-stage climate tech startups across Africa with strategy, fundraising, and growth. He is also the co-founder of Africa: The Big Deal, the leading platform tracking startup funding on the continent, and has invested in, accelerated, or advised more than 100 startups across Africa over the past decade.

## Sessions at Techne Summit 2026

- [Macro Conditions, Liquidity, and Risk: What Global Shifts Mean for MENA & Africa Capital Flows](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/macro-conditions-liquidity-and-risk-what-global-shifts-mean-for-mena-a.md): Sat 26 Sept, 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm, Ghurnata - Terrace Stage, Cairo
- [Funding 101: The Investment Landscape for Cleantech Entrepreneurs in Egypt](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/funding-101-the-investment-landscape-for-cleantech-entrepreneurs-in-eg.md): Sat 3 Oct, 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, The Great Hall, Alexandria
- [From Climate Innovation to Scale: What Actually Works?](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/from-climate-innovation-to-scale-what-actually-works.md): Sat 3 Oct, 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm, The Great Hall, Alexandria
- [Investor Roundtable: Build the Deal - Capital Stacking for Climate Ventures](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/investor-roundtable-build-the-deal-capital-stacking-for-climate-ventur.md): Sun 4 Oct, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Roundtable Room, Alexandria