Elevar Equity
Elevar Equity, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and growth equity investments in emerging markets. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in San Francisco, Bangalore, Mauritius, Bogota, and Mexico City, Elevar Equity targets entrepreneurs developing microfinance institutions and firms in sectors such as financial services, education, agriculture, healthcare, and housing. The firm emphasizes investments in Southeast Asia and Latin America, particularly in India, Peru, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines, as well as Central America and Mexico. Elevar's investment strategy aims to support transformative ventures that provide essential products and services to low-income communities, impacting over 25 million underserved customers. The firm takes both minority and majority stakes in its portfolio companies, demonstrating a commitment to long-term growth and scalability. Through its investments, Elevar has catalyzed significant capital into numerous successful enterprises, contributing to the democratization of access to vital resources in targeted regions.