Our collective world has gone through rapid change since we set out on the journey we did 4 years ago, but boy did 2020 keep us on our toes! Our confidence that world-class companies are being built in Africa has entered a new phase as we witness the scale potential of our most successful portfolio companies. Rewind to 2017 and a handful of […]
Category: Africa & Middle East
Problems faced by early-growth business fund managers in Africa that no one is talking about
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 […]
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 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’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 […]
Capria’s learning from 3 years of investing in African fund managers
Marking the 3rd anniversary since Capria’s inauguration at SOCAP 2015, I wanted to comment on a few of our learnings about investing in and with fund managers in Africa. I’d also like to encourage both new and established managers to consider joining Capria’s growing global network, as our 7th investment cycle has just opened. As you can see […]
