Uma Sekar, Director, Impact & ESG, Capria has some lessons for other players in the impact investing space. Uma leads the impact investment strategy implementation and framework development at Capria and Unitus Ventures. She believes aligning a CEO’s long-term vision to impact through integration as a part of their business strategy, is […]
Category: Leading Women in Impact Investing
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 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 […]
Private equity in Africa can drive gender equality
Women in the sector generate better returns and faster growth but, barriers remain. Across the world, it seems, women are good for business. From North America to Southeast Asia, research shows that companies perform better when women are in leadership roles. Yet they remain under-represented. African companies are no different. According […]
Fundraising Advice from a Leading Impact Fund Manager
Always be fundraising. In addition to the acceleration and advisory services support that Capria directly provides teams, we also pull in our advisors and other experts throughout our network to share lessons learned. One of the experts that teams have had the opportunity to hear from is Johanna Posada, a founding Partner of Elevar Equity. Elevar […]
Introducing Alitheia IDF Managers (AIM): Capria’s First All-Female Fund Management Team
It’s well proven that for a progressive society, gender inclusive opportunities are imperative. Women must have equal access to education, employment, healthcare and financial services to name a few. Yet, the picture is bleak. With all the gains made through innovations such as microfinance and mobile money; a large population (women, youth and the […]
What is a Gender Lens?
Gender lens investing is a relatively new concept that many investors are still treading lightly around. There is a lot of gray area in terms of its applications, returns and impact metrics, and lots of challenges around even talking about it without being seen as too limiting or not returns-focused. The reality is that the gender lens investing […]
Women in Impact Investing: The Network Effect
The network effect is powerful and far-reaching. It allows people to learn from each other, share experiences and it is essential to professional development. “Simply being in an open network instead of a closed one is the best predictor of career success,” writes author and entrepreneur Michael Simmons. A 2015 report found that while both women […]
