Throughout my college experience, I would sit in my Babson classes and wonder- how could I use what I’m learning to do good? How can I apply this curriculum, but do it in a way that helps others? I discovered impact investing through research at the end of my junior year. After numerous informational interviews, conversations with professors, and […]
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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, […]
12 Things you need to understand about the Silicon Valley model before using it in other markets (Entrepreneur)
Investors and entrepreneurs in emerging markets like Asia should take notes They have seen several startups grow and fail, so a win or loss isn’t new to them. Yet, none of Matt’s investments strategies seem to be working in emerging markets. Matt’s situation is a common one. Many, like him, use the “cut and paste” method of Silicon Valley, […]
Startups are yet to unlock the funding pool closest to home in Africa’s biggest economy
High net-worth individuals like Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest men, are yet to be publicly wooed by startups. Old habits die hard, old beliefs even harder. This is the primary problem with Nigeria’s wealthy individuals and families. Neither do they understand the potential of the startup wave, nor do they believe in it. What will it take to […]
3 pillars supporting Colombia’s fintech growth
What are the 3 pillars supporting fintech growth in Colombia? What is the one key metric that will significantly drive the future of fintech in the country? In Colombia, only 38% of adults over the age of 15 have a bank account, according to the World Bank. There is a significant portion of the population in Colombia that is not part of the […]
Guess who’s powering Latin America’s tech boom…
Dropping close to USD $90B between 2005-2016, this country is leading tech investments in Latin America. Which country is it, and what’s their interest? Historically, Latin America has looked at Silicon Valley for investments. Over the past ten years, this seems to have changed. China has been at the forefront of investing and reaping the […]
Private Equity’s Role in Delivering the SDGs: Current Approaches and Good Practice
The private sector has a critical role to play in achieving the SDGs, and private equity (PE) investors are in a unique position to invest in and influence businesses in a manner that creates positive change. Given that success in delivering the SDGs hinges on the economic growth and progress of developing countries, emerging markets (EM) investors […]
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 […]
Capria Network Stories I: How to overcome fundraising challenges, the network effect no-one thought of?
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 first of a three-part series exploring a few of the ways that Capria […]
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 […]
