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 […]
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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 […]
The Rise of Return-First Impact Funds
Walk into any conference involving emerging or frontier markets, and the subject of impact is on everyone’s mind. While some organizations have engaged in this type investing for decades, impact investing as a formal discipline developed only over the past 10-15 years. The concept itself is simple: investing in companies, organizations, and funds […]
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 […]
Senegal: An opportunity for private equity – Brightmore Capital
By Dmitry Fotiyev, Managing Partner, Brightmore Capital While Anglophone countries in Africa have traditionally attracted more attention from foreign investors, the Francophone countries are entering the radar of many asset managers. Côte d’Ivoire has led the pack as the largest economy in Francophone West Africa and the fastest growing on the […]
Impact Fund Managers from Africa and South America Join Capria Network
With nine managers on four continents, Capria Network is now the leading global network of impact fund managers. News Summary: Four fund managers have joined Capria Network after completing a 7-week “Intensive” Capria Network now the leading global network of impact fund managers Managers received investment commitments from Capria of […]
