13 Learnings about Fundraising in 13 Markets over 13 Years
I admit it, I like the number 13. I’m a non-consensus investor, as are my partners. We’re in our 13th year of institutional VC investing, now having funded, grown, and exited deals in more than 13 countries across the Global South. We learn new stuff every day, typically 7 days a week, which is one…
Oct/Nov/Dec 2024 Global South II Fund Updates
Q4 2024 Updates – In Reverse Order December: Portfolio Highlights, Capria in the News, Partners on the Road Keeping you updated on our latest work: our second Global South fund, focused on applied GenAI, already has a well-developed portfolio of 9 companies. With this portfolio about 50% established, you can clearly see how your funds…
Portfolio Highlights, Capria In The News, Partners On The Road
Portfolio Highlights Co-founder of Paymob, Islam Shawky, was invited to a roundtable with the Prime Minister of Egypt to discuss domestic developments in the FinTech. The discussion led to the Egyption government allocating USD 5 Billion for FinTech investments. Paymob is the leading fintech platform based in Egypt. It is an omnichannel platform that facilitates…
Capria’s Global South Learning – VC activity in LatAm, India, and Beyond
September through November has always been productive and busy travel times for Capria partners, and this year was no exception, with all of us on the road literally for weeks at a time, working with our local teams in LatAm, Africa, India, and SE Asia, sourcing new founders, supporting our existing portfolio, and contributing to…
Transforming India Profitably @ Scale
Connect Transforming India Profitably @ Scale An Opportunity Requiring Scale By 2030, India’s middle class—projected to comprise 600 million people or nearly 45% of the population—will contribute around $1.8 trillion to the country’s GDP. For global investors, this dynamic and fast-growing segment presents a unique opportunity to engage with one of the world’s most promising…
Winning India’s Rising Middle Class: A Strategic Imperative for Global Investors
Connect Winning India’s Rising Middle Class: A Strategic Imperative for Global Investors Executive Summary By 2030, India’s middle class—projected to comprise 600 million people, or nearly 45% of the population—will contribute around $1.8 trillion to the country’s GDP. Global investors now have a unique opportunity to engage with one of the most dynamic and fast-growing…
Capria India Fund III for CVC from Japan
Connect Capria India Fund IIICapria’s focus on applied Generative AI and the Future of Work brings strategic value to leading Japanese corporations that are participating in the AI revolution Capria社は、アプライド生成AIと未来の働き方に焦点を当て、AI革命に参加する日本の大手企業に戦略的価値をもたらします。 The Opportunity Realizing Strategic Value from Capria EngagementCapriaとのエンゲージメントから戦略的価値を実現する Gain real-time market insights along with founder access and compelling financial returns via a corporate investment into…
Portfolio Momentum, Forbes Feature, Insights From Our Partners
Portfolio Highlights Wagely, a Jakarta-based financial wellbeing platform founded in 2020 is making strides in international markets. They are now the number one earned wage access (EWA) provider in Bangladesh, as well as their home country of Indonesia. Wagely has also been recognized as “One of 50 Tech Startups To Watch in Southeast Asia” by…
Private Capital Meets Public Markets: A New Era for India’s Growth
In the world of private market investing, the thrill of the build is often matched only by the triumph of the exit. For the past 12 years, finding quality Indian startups well-poised for growth has been deeply rewarding. The ecosystem is brimming with outstanding founders and teams, blending technical brilliance with a drive to solve…
Capria Ventures – Winning in India from Japan
Connect Winning India’s Rising Middle Class: A Strategic Imperative for Japanese Leaders Executive Summary This concept note is a deep dive into the specific advantages of partnering with Capria Ventures for global investors, particularly leading Japanese companies looking to expand into India via CVC investing. By 2030, India’s rising middle class, known as “middle India,”…
