Singapore-based venture debt firm Genesis Alternative Ventures is on track to close its $50 million debut fund by early 2021 after securing a new limited partner (LP). LPs in Genesis’s debut fund include Sassoon Investment Corporation, the family office of entrepreneur Victor Sassoon; Indonesian lender CIMB Niaga; and financial institutions, […]
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Adobe Capital announces the final close of it’s USD 30M Adobe Mezzanine Fund II, L.
Adobe Capital announces the final closing of Adobe Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. with total commitments of $30.3 million US dollars. This second fund is comprised entirely of institutional investors, both local and international. Adobe Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. successfully surpassed the capital raised by the first fund by a considerable margin; Adobe […]
Lessons in gender-smart investing from Unitus Ventures, a Capria Network member
Research consistently proves that more diverse teams yield better results. Capria has embraced this knowledge since inception and is now increasing integration of gender smart investing principles into capacity development within the Capria Network.Further, IFC research shows there is a strong correlation between gender balanced leadership and […]
Overheard at the Latin American Impact Investing Forum
The ninth Foro Latinoamericano de Inversión de Impacto (the Latin American Impact Investing Forum, or simply “the FLII”), had quite a few interesting insights related to the Latin American markets. Their highlights include focus on growth in entrepreneurship, learning and experiences and resilient investments, a concept explained extremely well […]
Lessons in gender-smart investing from Brightmore Capital, a Capria Network member
Research consistently proves that more diverse teams yield better results. Capria has embraced this knowledge since inception and is now increasing integration of gender smart investing principles into capacity development within the Capria Network. Further, IFC research shows there is a strong correlation between gender balanced leadership and […]
Lessons in gender-smart investing from Terra Global Capital, a Capria Network member
Research consistently proves that more diverse teams yield better results. Capria has embraced this knowledge since inception and is now increasing integration of gender smart investing principles into capacity development within the Capria Network. Further, IFC research shows there is a strong correlation between gender balanced leadership and […]
Lessons in gender-smart investing from Capital Invent, a Capria Network member
Research consistently proves that more diverse teams yield better results. Capria has embraced this knowledge since inception and is now increasing integration of gender smart investing principles into capacity development within the Capria Network. Further, IFC research shows there is a strong correlation between gender balanced leadership and […]
Lessons in gender-smart investing from Lateral Capital, a Capria Network member
Research consistently proves that more diverse teams yield better results. Capria has embraced this knowledge since inception and is now increasing integration of gender smart investing principles into capacity development within the Capria Network. Further, IFC research shows there is a strong correlation between gender balanced leadership and […]
Capria Network stories III: Tackling fund operational challenges through the network effect
Capria takes an innovative approach to add value to the impact investing ecosystem. One way Capria does this is through The Capria Network, a deep trust and high collaboration peer network of emerging market fund managers committed to deliver superior results. This is the third of a three-part series exploring a few of the ways that Capria […]
Capria Network stories II: Making better investment decisions through Capria’s network effect
Capria takes an innovative approach to add value to the impact investing ecosystem. One way Capria does this is through Capria Network, a deep trust and high collaboration peer network of emerging market fund managers committed to deliver superior results. This is the second of a three-part series exploring a few of the ways that Capria […]
Health startups and patent registration: a global vision
Teamwork makes every dream work. Investors know this, but not everyone has the right tools or environment to put this into action. Capria’s ‘network model’ allows emerging market investors to learn from each other. There are certain common problems that healthcare startups face globally. This guide that was put together by Unitus Ventures from […]
Capria Network’s Vakayi Capital invests in ZimAvian, a Ruwa-based hatchery
Venture capital firm, Vakayi Capital, has concluded its second investment project in Zimbabwe that will see a Ruwa-based hatchery doubling its output. The hatchery, ZimAvian (Pvt) Ltd, produces broiler and layer day-old chicks, which it mainly supplies to small-scale poultry farmers. The firm, however, needs an extra $250 000 capital injection […]
