Capria is a global investment firm leading the largest network of fund managers collaborating to deliver superior returns in emerging markets
What We Do
Capria invests in venture capital, private equity, and other debt and equity funds backing early-growth businesses. Capria enhances fund managers’ ability to deliver superior returns through the network effect of collaborating fund managers, a proprietary investment platform backed by deep intellectual property, and advisory services.
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INVESTMENT
We provide capital tailored to meet the needs of fund managers investing in high-growth emerging markets of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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NETWORK
We bring together and facilitate engagement across all Network members who deeply collaborate to achieve superior returns.
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SYSTEM
We provide an investment system along with an in-depth, strategic, and long-term partnership designed to improve your fund financial returns.
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Our Affiliations
Capria is part of a diverse global community of organizations interested in deepening their engagement with the emerging market investment industry. Here are some of our prominent partnerships:
If you are a fund manager in an emerging or frontier market, we'd love to learn more about your team and investment strategy. We evaluate funds on an ongoing basis.
Selected funds will receive an investment, participate in the Capria Network, and access to the Capria platform and advisory services.
About Us
We have deep experience securing, deploying, and returning capital with some of the world’s most prominent individual and institutional investors backing us.
Dave Richards
Managing Partner – “The Operator”
Will Poole
Managing Partner – “The Scaler”
Jack Knellinger
Partner – “The Pioneer”
DAN KRANZLER
Senior Partner – “The Communicator”
We believe in investment strategies that produce both superior financial returns and scaled impact. Local professional investing teams are the key to unlocking both.
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Information, tips, and industry insight on early-growth emerging market investing and fund management.
Tandem biking, eLearning and impact Investing – My internship at Capria
Who would have thought I’d learn how to ride a tandem bike as well as impact investing?
US-based investor seeks local fund managers in Sh10bn plan (Business Daily Africa)
Capria is evaluating various fund managers in Kenya with a view of investing a part of its “network fund”in the region. Last year, Capria opened its office is Nairobi to increase their focus on adding more African fund managers to the Capria Network. Currently, Capria is reviewing strong fund managers from Kenya to include in […]
Are tax havens becoming irrelevant for emerging market funds? (Deal Street Asia)
Data from EMPEA and Preqin shows that the majority of PE/VC funds investing in Africa and Asia are domiciled in island tax havens including Mauritius, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands. Data from EMPEA and Preqin shows that the majority of PE/VC funds investing in Africa and Asia are domiciled in island tax havens including […]
Problems faced by early-growth business fund managers in Africa that no one is talking about (The East African)
Almost every fund manager in Africa wants to build and support scalable businesses that not only help homegrown start-ups flourish but also have profit at the heart of these investments. In recent years, Africa has captured the appetite of international investors. As per a report by Africa Business Central, venture funding jumped over 50% in […]
Can venture capital keep up as startups embrace Asia’s wealthy families?
Will Asia’s wealthy families and family offices offering a financing alternative to VCs in the region or will VCs still be able to capture great investment opportunities? Unlike traditional venture capital approaches which typically subscribe to the usual 2/20 model with a 10 year fund lifecycle, family offices could offer startups a longer timeframe to […]
Can South-East Asia sustain investment boom?
As Southeast Asia sees an investment boom, can VCs and entrepreneurs address the challenges to sustain this trend? Southeast Asia, is a hotbed for investments, be it impact investing or otherwise. Tech companies are attracting huge investments for establishing and scaling businesses. With the region having produced its first set of Unicorns, it has already […]
12 Things you need to understand about the Silicon Valley model before using it in other markets (Entrepreneur)
Investors and entrepreneurs in emerging markets like Asia should take notes They have seen several startups grow and fail, so a win or loss isn’t new to them. Yet, none of Matt’s investments strategies seem to be working in emerging markets. Matt’s situation is a common one. Many, like him, use the “cut and paste” […]
Startups are yet to unlock the funding pool closest to home in Africa’s biggest economy
High net-worth individuals like Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest men, are yet to be publicly wooed by startups. Old habits die hard, old beliefs even harder. This is the primary problem with Nigeria’s wealthy individuals and families. Neither do they understand the potential of the startup wave, nor do they believe in it. What will it […]
The VC forecast includes hopes for AI and Africa, worries about politicians
Africa will be an enormous growth market for years, says Alex Finkelstein. What’s an emerging area of tech or science you’re exploring but haven’t invested in? Venture Capitalists across the globe have one common belief – “money is where tech is.” AI, brain-to-machine interfaces, virtual and augmented reality are clearly their favourites. The trend isn’t any […]
3 pillars supporting Colombia’s fintech growth
What are the 3 pillars supporting fintech growth in Colombia? What is the one key metric that will significantly drive the future of fintech in the country? In Colombia, only 38% of adults over the age of 15 have a bank account, according to the World Bank. There is a significant portion of the population […]
Guess who’s powering Latin America’s tech boom…
Dropping close to USD $90B between 2005-2016, this country is leading tech investments in Latin America. Which country is it, and what’s their interest? Historically, Latin America has looked at Silicon Valley for investments. Over the past ten years, this seems to have changed. China has been at the forefront of investing and reaping the […]
Private Equity’s Role in Delivering the SDGs: Current Approaches and Good Practice
The private sector has a critical role to play in achieving the SDGs, and private equity (PE) investors are in a unique position to invest in and influence businesses in a manner that creates positive change. Given that success in delivering the SDGs hinges on the economic growth and progress of developing countries, emerging markets […]
