The Problem
Africa faces a critical USD 247 billion annual climate finance gap, receiving only 2% of global climate investments despite hosting 60% of the world's best solar resources.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual climate finance needed | USD 277 billion | CPI 2024 |
| Current annual flows | USD 44 billion | CPI 2024 |
| Financing gap | USD 233 billion | Calculated |
| Share of global climate finance | 2% | CPI Press Release |
| Share of global emissions | <4% | UNFCCC |
The Solution
Verdex is an AI-powered compliance infrastructure platform that validates African transition projects against international frameworks and connects them with appropriate financing sources.
“We validate transition credentials so African projects can secure transition financing.”
| Stakeholder | Problem Solved | Value Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Project Developers | Cannot demonstrate LMA compliance | Pre-validated bankable projects |
| Commercial Banks | Risk of greenwashing in portfolios | Verified transition credentials |
| DFIs | High due diligence costs per project | Pre-screened pipeline |
| Climate Investors | Difficulty finding compliant projects | Curated deal flow |
Key Features
LMA Transition Validator
Score projects against the 5 Core Components for Transition Loans
DFI Matching
Match with 7+ verified DFIs including IFC, AfDB, FMO, DEG
Greenwashing Detection
AI-powered detection of red flags before they derail financing
KPI Framework Generator
Generate LMA-compliant documentation and KPI frameworks
Clause Library
Search and generate LMA-standard clauses from 16+ templates
Paris Alignment
Validate alignment with Paris Agreement & SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2
How It Works
Potential Impact
- • USD 23 billion additional annual climate finance
- • 50+ GW additional renewable capacity
- • 100+ million people with new electricity access
- • 100+ million tonnes CO2e avoided annually
What Makes This Different
Existing tools offer generic ESG scoring or require expensive consultants. Verdex is purpose-built for LMA Transition Loan validation — grounded in 2,009 catalogued LMA documents, not fabricated criteria.
| Dimension | Traditional Approach | Verdex |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance check | Manual consultant review | Automated in <60 seconds |
| Framework coverage | Generic ESG metrics | LMA 5 Components + SBTi + Paris |
| DFI matching | Relationship-based | Criteria-based matching to 7+ DFIs |
| Standardization | Per-deal negotiation | Common framework across all projects |
Knowledge Base: Built to Scale
We've catalogued 2,009 LMA documents — the foundation is laid. Today, we index 20 high-priority documents covering the October 2025 Transition Loan Guide, core facility agreements, and Africa-specific frameworks.
This isn't a limitation — it's a deliberate MVP scope. The full catalogue is mapped, categorized, and ready for ingestion.