Capria Selection Criteria
We expect investment management teams to have previous investing experience
An investment thesis, and a proposed fund structure. The team must also show traction identifying and engaging with both potential funders and portfolio companies. We expect managers to seek superior financial returns, scalable local social/environmental impact, and be eager to contribute to the Capria Network.
Fund Manager Qualifications for 1st or 2nd+ Time Funds
- All-in entrepreneur commitment and aptitude.
- Demonstrated ability to make full-time commitment for 10-15 years.
- Team of at least 2 partners / principals, 3 preferred.
- Experience scaling businesses in local markets.
- Significant investment experience (personally or at a firm).
- Commitment to achieving superior financial returns.
- Self-reliant, yet eager to listen, learn and improve.
- Investing a material amount of personal capital.
- Relevant experience in target market(s).
- Strong company pipeline and deal flow channels.
- Fundraising progress and increasing momentum.
- Ready to spend a lot of time fundraising.
- Ready now to run hard to get to a new fund’s final close.