Challenges across multiple fronts constantly bombard investors as we’ve all learned from the past year navigating through the ongoing effects of the global pandemic. It’s led investors to relentlessly rethink “what-if”.
Atlantica Ventures, a Capria Network member investing in SSA, is raising a USD $50 million fund to invest in tech-enabled businesses. Led by IFC alumni, the fund is focused on Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Tanzania. 2 MIN READ How Atlantica Ventures is tackling Africa’s “access challenge” >
Genesis Alternative Fund, a member of the Capria Network investing in SE Asia, closed its first fund at USD $80 million, well above target. The fund already invested in 12 companies. 4 MIN READ Why are companies in Asia warming to venture debt now?
Entrepreneurs in Argentina aren’t just innovative and tech-savvy. They’re survivors, resilient because they see beyond local opportunities. Susana Garcia-Robles, Senior Partner at Capria Ventures explains. 3 MIN READ Why Argentine entrepreneurs make solid investments?
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VC momentum is on the rise throughout Africa, though across the continent only 3 companies have reached unicorn status. Why? Many B2C sectors are dominated by large players, including state
monopolies. But these incumbents can’t survive without innovation. 3 MIN READ How investors can foster startups and drive innovation throughout Africa?
