With almost 700 million population, 20 diverse countries, 15% of the land on earth, 80% of its citizens living in cities (most urbanized continent), and a total GDP reaching USD $6 trillion, it is no news that Latin America is becoming a wealthier region. Venture capital is significantly contributing to this trend by helping scale upcoming […]
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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 […]
Gender-Smart Impact Investing in Emerging Markets
Capria is advancing the next generation of local fund managers that invest in hundreds of small and growing businesses (“SGBs”) in emerging and frontier markets in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. We provide these capable, highly-vetted, local fund managers with a unique platform for success, including senior-level partnering and capacity building, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scaling Impact while enhancing financial returns via Impact Management – Part I
Impact investing has solidified itself into a global industry of exponential growth since the concept emerged in 2007. According to GIIN's recent "Sizing the Impact Investment Market" report, which collected data from over 1,340 impact investors, the market is now just over half a trillion dollars US worldwide. Impact continues to build an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can venture capital keep up as startups embrace Asia’s wealthy families?
Will Asia’s wealthy families and family offices offering a financing alternative to VCs in the region or will VCs still be able to capture great investment opportunities? Unlike traditional venture capital approaches which typically subscribe to the usual 2/20 model with a 10 year fund lifecycle, family offices could offer startups a longer […]
Can South-East Asia sustain investment boom?
As Southeast Asia sees an investment boom, can VCs and entrepreneurs address the challenges to sustain this trend? Southeast Asia, is a hotbed for investments, be it impact investing or otherwise. Tech companies are attracting huge investments for establishing and scaling businesses. With the region having produced its first set of Unicorns, […]
