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 […]
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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
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, […]
The VC forecast includes hopes for AI and Africa, worries about politicians
Africa will be an enormous growth market for years, says Alex Finkelstein. What’s an emerging area of tech or science you’re exploring but haven’t invested in? Venture Capitalists across the globe have one common belief - “money is where tech is.” AI, brain-to-machine interfaces, virtual and augmented reality are clearly their favourites. […]
Fund Manager Spotlight: How Brightmore Capital’s USD $32mn impact fund will empower over a million lives in West Africa
Brightmore Capital's latest €30 million (~USD $32 million) impact investment fund is empowering the new generation of West African entrepreneurs, enabling them to transform their companies into regional champions. Brightmore Capital fills a financing gap for SMEs in some of the world’s fastest-growing and most dynamic economies throughout […]
What happened at #AVCACon2017? – Key thoughts from 600+ Private Equity Investors and Venture Capitalists
African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) recently concluded their 14th annual conference in Côte d’Ivoire, francophone Africa. The conference brought together more than 600 people from Africa's private equity and venture capital industry that are collectively managing over USD 1.5 trillion in assets. Capria and other members […]
Vakayi Capital: The name is Bond… Zim Bond!
On November 28, 2016, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe released Bond notes, a type of currency, into the market. This event came after the Reserve Bank had announced earlier in the year that it was introducing this currency as an export incentive to boost foreign currency receipts to combat severe cash shortages. Cash shortages had become endemic, […]
Global Trends in Impact Investing – Countries in East Africa
As part of our market research to identify top impact fund managers globally, we studied key trends across three categories: impact investment activity, investment ecosystem readiness and entrepreneurial activity. We are now highlighting trends by region. This blog will showcase themes across two countries in East Africa: Rwanda and […]
Capria Catalyst: Demystifying Fund Governance
In our third webinar, Will Poole, one of Capria’s Managing Partners and Co-Founders, broke down the structures of committees that govern impact funds, covering aspects ranging from composition to key responsibilities and timelines. Traditionally, fund governance involved two groups: Investment Committee (generally Partners of the GP), with […]
Find the Right Fit: Selecting and Working with Fund Counsel
Fund lawyers provide wide-ranging assistance, from fund formation to financial services regulation compliance. Getting the right legal advice can help a fledgling fund navigate complicated securities laws and build essential corporate governance systems. For first time managers in particular, selecting the right lawyer or law firm is crucial for […]
Inside the Bill Gates-backed Accelerator that’s training the Next Generation of Venture Capitalists
In an airy converted furniture store in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, five novice impact fund managers from Zimbabwe, Guatemala and the Netherlands are rehearsing the sales pitches they’ll make the next day to 60 mostly institutional investors, representing $10 billion in capital. (Also see more recent Forbes article "This $100M Fund Is […]
