Africa’s climate tech scene is witnessing a massive influx of capital, as billions of dollars pour into startups and solutions across the continent. From renewable energy to sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurs and investors alike are betting big on technology’s potential to not only mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change but…
I just completed another week in GCC, having visited Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Saudi for the second time this year. I’ve been working in and investing in rapidly developing emerging market startup ecosystems for more than 20 years; it’s never boring to learn about a new one. And while I…
Nairobi, May 14, 2024 – Capria Ventures, a Global South specialist venture capital firm, today announced that it has appointed Mobola da-Silva, who joined as Venture Partner in February 2023, as Partner. In her new role, Mobola will be instrumental in driving Capria’s investment strategy in Africa and contributing towards…
A new video series in which portfolio founders from across the globe share their triumphs, challenges, and the secret behind building successful ventures. In this episode we feature Pravin Agarwala, Group CEO of BetterPlace, Asia’s largest human capital SaaS solution, and Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji, CEO of SeamlessHR, an HR technology…
Bfree, a tech-enabled debt collection startup based in Nigeria, was founded to automate and introduce ethical debt recovery processes after its founders witnessed the use and adverse effects of aggressive retrieval techniques, such as incessant calling and debt-shaming, by predatory digital lenders. After its launch in 2020, the startup introduced a…
BFREE, Africa’s leading ethical credit manager, secures USD 2.95 million in funding led by Capria Ventures. Leveraging AI, BFREE reshapes credit collection, empowering consumers and lenders while fostering financial stability. With an initial focus on credit collection automation, BFREE now evaluates and structures portfolio acquisitions, attracting third-party investors seeking opportunities…
If Michael Jackson’s ‘Heal the World’ had a business prototype, it would be our portfolio company Helium Health. Watch this video that showcases how Helium Health is digitizing healthcare in Africa.
Paymob, a prominent financial services provider in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENA-P), has recently joined forces with Mastercard. This collaboration aims to boost digital payment adoption throughout the MENA region. This comprehensive, omnichannel partnership will utilize the strengths of Paymob’s payment infrastructure alongside Mastercard’s advanced payment technology….
From left to right: Mostafa Menessy, Co-founder & CTO; Islam Shawky, Co-founder & CEO; Alain El Hajj, Co-founder & COO. Image Courtesy: Paymob This is the first PSP license that CBO has issued to an international fintech company MUSCAT, OMAN: Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the Middle East,…
Paymob, a leading financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENA-P), has formed a strategic partnership with Tamara, the premier shopping and payments platform in the GCC region. Paymob, known for its robust omnichannel payments infrastructure, caters to over 250,000 merchants across the region. Tamara, on…
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Unitus Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in India, is joining forces with its US affiliate Capria Ventures, a Global South specialist, to operate with a unified global strategy under a single brand, Capria Ventures.
