Bamboo Capital Partners

Bamboo Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2007, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and additional offices in Bogotá, Luxembourg City, Nairobi, and Singapore. The firm focuses on impact investing, targeting early-stage and middle-market companies across various sectors, including microfinance, fast-moving consumer goods, financial inclusion, healthcare, education, energy, agriculture, and sanitation. Bamboo Capital Partners aims to invest globally, typically seeking equity investments ranging from $0.25 million to $9 million. By combining geographical and sector expertise, the firm endeavors to foster businesses that generate both financial returns and positive social impact.

Imraan Mohammed

Fund Manager

Jean-Philippe de Schrevel

Founder and Managing Partner

Vanshika Khemka

Investment Manager and Fund Manager

34 past transactions

Waspito

Seed Round in 2023
Waspito Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Douala, Cameroon, founded in 2020. It operates an e-health platform that connects the African healthcare ecosystem through a telehealth application. The platform facilitates access to a range of healthcare services, including online consultations with certified medical doctors across various specialties, electronic prescriptions, and health information. Additionally, Waspito offers a delivery service for medications and laboratory tests, enhancing the convenience and affordability of healthcare for its users. The application also features discussion forums for healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the medical community. Through its innovative approach, Waspito aims to make basic healthcare more accessible to patients throughout Africa.

Smala

Venture Round in 2022
Smala operates a curated online marketplace for high-quality used children's clothing. It offers an integrated platform where items are meticulously selected, allowing parents to easily acquire affordable, gently-used garments that keep pace with their children's rapid growth.

Waspito

Seed Round in 2022
Waspito Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Douala, Cameroon, founded in 2020. It operates an e-health platform that connects the African healthcare ecosystem through a telehealth application. The platform facilitates access to a range of healthcare services, including online consultations with certified medical doctors across various specialties, electronic prescriptions, and health information. Additionally, Waspito offers a delivery service for medications and laboratory tests, enhancing the convenience and affordability of healthcare for its users. The application also features discussion forums for healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the medical community. Through its innovative approach, Waspito aims to make basic healthcare more accessible to patients throughout Africa.

MOVii

Series B in 2021
Movii is a financial technology company based in Bogotá, Colombia, founded by Hernando Rubio in 2017. The company aims to reduce inequality by providing access to financial services for the unbanked population through innovative technology. Movii offers a digital financial payment application that enables users to manage their money safely and conveniently. Key features include a rechargeable debit card managed through an app, allowing users to buy digital content, pay utility bills, recharge mobile services, transfer money, and make online purchases using any smartphone device.

Lidya

Series B in 2021
Lidya is a financial services platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016, that aims to enhance access to credit and finance for small and medium enterprises. The company offers a mobile-first platform that allows businesses to open accounts, manage funds, and build credit profiles efficiently, often within 15 minutes. Utilizing proprietary credit scoring algorithms, Lidya enables business owners to access essential credit and working capital, including invoice financing, to support their growth and financial planning. Additionally, the platform includes tools and dashboards designed to help businesses manage their receivables and cash flow, thereby improving their credit scores and unlocking higher credit limits at more affordable rates.

kubo.financiero

Series B in 2021
Kubo.financiero is a regulated finance company based in Mexico that provides a range of financial services including digital savings accounts, personal loans, term deposits, lending opportunities, and a wallet application. The company employs a lean operational model that allows it to offer lower interest rates for borrowers while providing higher returns for depositors and investors. Kubo.financiero's innovative approach is designed to foster a "multiplier effect," aimed at generating and strengthening Mexico's emerging middle class through customer-centered financial solutions. By focusing on accessibility and user benefits, Kubo.financiero seeks to enhance financial freedom for its clients.

Mwezi

Venture Round in 2021
Mwezi sells solar-powered products. Their technology and products continue to develop to meet household and business requirements, also referred to as productive solar products. Their combination of quality products and PAYG technology gives customers choice and access to the energy ladder at different cost access points whether a basic solar light or a home solar system and TV bundle.

Annapurna Finance

Private Equity Round in 2021
Annapurna Finance is a microfinance company dedicated to the financial and economic upliftment of underserved women and economically backward clients. The firm focuses on expanding microfinance operations in areas that remain outside the formal financial system, providing essential financial and technical support to help clients develop entrepreneurial skills and engage in business activities. Annapurna Finance offers a range of services, including micro-loans for clean water, sanitation, home improvement, support for widowed families, and small businesses. Additionally, the company provides customized insurance plans tailored to the specific needs of its clients, ensuring that they receive the financial assistance necessary for economic empowerment throughout various stages of their lives.

Shopopop

Venture Round in 2020
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between vendors and customers for local commerce. The company enables individuals to monetize their daily journeys by delivering groceries to others in exchange for a fee. By linking customers who need home delivery with local vendors, Shopopop provides a convenient and efficient way for users to receive groceries at their doorstep. This innovative approach to delivery not only supports local businesses but also offers a practical solution for individuals seeking to reduce the hassle of grocery shopping.

Amartha

Series B in 2019
Amartha is a microfinance technology platform dedicated to fostering economic growth at the grassroots level by facilitating connections between micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and investors. The platform enables entrepreneurs, particularly in rural areas, to access microfinance loans through user-friendly mobile applications and websites. By bridging the gap between potential lenders and borrowers, Amartha aims to create equal opportunities for prosperity, thereby contributing to the overall development of local economies.

Bboxx

Series D in 2019
Bboxx, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing plug-and-play solar systems. The company's product range includes solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, radios, LED TVs, and phone chargers, along with installation and maintenance services. Bboxx serves customers in the UK and internationally through a network of distributors, focusing on enhancing access to energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company aims to provide a western energy experience off-grid and in rural areas, combining access to electricity with superior customer service.

Shopopop

Venture Round in 2018
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between vendors and customers for local commerce. The company enables individuals to monetize their daily journeys by delivering groceries to others in exchange for a fee. By linking customers who need home delivery with local vendors, Shopopop provides a convenient and efficient way for users to receive groceries at their doorstep. This innovative approach to delivery not only supports local businesses but also offers a practical solution for individuals seeking to reduce the hassle of grocery shopping.

Lidya

Series A in 2018
Lidya is a financial services platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016, that aims to enhance access to credit and finance for small and medium enterprises. The company offers a mobile-first platform that allows businesses to open accounts, manage funds, and build credit profiles efficiently, often within 15 minutes. Utilizing proprietary credit scoring algorithms, Lidya enables business owners to access essential credit and working capital, including invoice financing, to support their growth and financial planning. Additionally, the platform includes tools and dashboards designed to help businesses manage their receivables and cash flow, thereby improving their credit scores and unlocking higher credit limits at more affordable rates.

Lidya Live

Series A in 2018
Lidya Live offer high engaging, interactive shopping experience for your customers.

Sun King

Private Equity Round in 2017
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

First Access

Series A in 2017
First Access is a financial technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York. It specializes in providing a smart data platform tailored for financial institutions in emerging markets, particularly micro and SME lenders. The company focuses on digitizing paper-based operations, allowing these institutions to collect rich data, monitor trends, and automate processes without disrupting their daily activities. Leveraging its expertise in credit scoring, First Access enables lenders to adopt advanced data-driven strategies, incorporating machine learning insights to enhance their capabilities. The company aims to transform data into financial opportunities by facilitating the automation and digitization of credit access through user-friendly technology, ultimately fostering growth and collaboration within the financial sector.

ComparaOnline

Series C in 2017
ComparaOnline is a price comparison platform that helps customers make informed decisions when purchasing complex financial products, focusing on insurance and financial services. Established in 2009 by Sebastian Valin and headquartered in Santiago, the company collaborates with banks and insurance providers to optimize customer acquisition and enhance the user experience. ComparaOnline's expertise lies in sales execution, streamlining the process for customers and providing valuable insights for financial decision-making.

Annapurna Finance

Private Equity Round in 2017
Annapurna Finance is a microfinance company dedicated to the financial and economic upliftment of underserved women and economically backward clients. The firm focuses on expanding microfinance operations in areas that remain outside the formal financial system, providing essential financial and technical support to help clients develop entrepreneurial skills and engage in business activities. Annapurna Finance offers a range of services, including micro-loans for clean water, sanitation, home improvement, support for widowed families, and small businesses. Additionally, the company provides customized insurance plans tailored to the specific needs of its clients, ensuring that they receive the financial assistance necessary for economic empowerment throughout various stages of their lives.

Simply Move

Venture Round in 2017
Simply Move helps you to move, organize your installation in your new home and allows you to save hundreds of dollars in savings.

Bboxx

Series C in 2016
Bboxx, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing plug-and-play solar systems. The company's product range includes solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, radios, LED TVs, and phone chargers, along with installation and maintenance services. Bboxx serves customers in the UK and internationally through a network of distributors, focusing on enhancing access to energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company aims to provide a western energy experience off-grid and in rural areas, combining access to electricity with superior customer service.

kubo.financiero

Series A in 2016
Kubo.financiero is a regulated finance company based in Mexico that provides a range of financial services including digital savings accounts, personal loans, term deposits, lending opportunities, and a wallet application. The company employs a lean operational model that allows it to offer lower interest rates for borrowers while providing higher returns for depositors and investors. Kubo.financiero's innovative approach is designed to foster a "multiplier effect," aimed at generating and strengthening Mexico's emerging middle class through customer-centered financial solutions. By focusing on accessibility and user benefits, Kubo.financiero seeks to enhance financial freedom for its clients.

MoviiRed

Private Equity Round in 2016
MoviiRed is an agent network based in Bogotá, Colombia, that specializes in providing a wide range of transactional services. Founded in 2002, the company enables users to access various solutions through physical points and its allied mobile application. Its offerings include mobile phone recharges, bill payments for public and private services, and the purchase of digital content such as subscriptions to streaming platforms and gaming services. Additionally, MoviiRed acts as a banking correspondent for major financial entities, facilitating services like national transfers and public transport payments. The company's business model is designed to support small businesses in maximizing their revenue while simplifying financial transactions for Colombian consumers.

Bboxx

Venture Round in 2015
Bboxx, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing plug-and-play solar systems. The company's product range includes solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, radios, LED TVs, and phone chargers, along with installation and maintenance services. Bboxx serves customers in the UK and internationally through a network of distributors, focusing on enhancing access to energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company aims to provide a western energy experience off-grid and in rural areas, combining access to electricity with superior customer service.

Bboxx

Series B in 2015
Bboxx, established in 2010 and headquartered in London, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing plug-and-play solar systems. The company's product range includes solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, radios, LED TVs, and phone chargers, along with installation and maintenance services. Bboxx serves customers in the UK and internationally through a network of distributors, focusing on enhancing access to energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company aims to provide a western energy experience off-grid and in rural areas, combining access to electricity with superior customer service.

Brazil Plus

Seed Round in 2014
Brazil Plus is an asset management company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that aims to enhance financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2008, the company specializes in managing Credit Receivables Investment Funds, focusing on providing working capital financing to support the growth of these businesses. Brazil Plus utilizes a credit owned model to evaluate the financial health and needs of its clients, ensuring that it selects and manages the most reliable and profitable receivables. With a team experienced in emerging markets, Brazil Plus plays a vital role in improving access to financing for entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to economic development across the country.

Vaatsalya Healthcare

Private Equity Round in 2014
Vaatsalya Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a healthcare provider based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in operating a network of hospitals across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 2004 by Ashwin Naik, the company aims to deliver affordable and accessible healthcare services, particularly in underserved areas. Its facilities offer a wide range of medical services, including pharmacy, laboratory, emergency care, ambulance services, dialysis, radiology, and various specialties such as general medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology. In addition to hospitals, Vaatsalya Healthcare operates clinics in several locations, including Gadag, Hassan, Shimoga, Hubli, Mysuru, Chickmagaluru, and Narasannapeta, enhancing its commitment to community health and well-being.

The Family Doctor

Series B in 2014
The Family Doctor is an outpatient healthcare provider headquartered in Bengaluru, India, established in 2011. The company offers a comprehensive range of services designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for families. These services include physician consultations, laboratory tests, minor procedures, home health services, and pharmacy access. By leveraging modern technology, The Family Doctor enables users to track their health history online, which includes features such as personalized access to prescriptions and lab test results, along with tools for monitoring critical health indicators like glucose and cholesterol levels. The Family Doctor aims to enhance the primary healthcare experience by bridging gaps in the healthcare ecosystem and bringing essential services closer to patient communities.

Accion

Private Equity Round in 2012
Accion, established in 1961, is a global non-profit organization headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its mission is to provide access to financial tools and services for underserved individuals, small businesses, and communities, enabling them to grow and thrive. Accion achieves this by catalyzing financial service providers to deliver affordable, high-quality solutions at scale. The organization supports these providers through advisory services, targeted coaching, and startup support, as well as providing high-caliber governance through board oversight. Additionally, Accion invests in and supports innovative fintech startups that drive financial inclusion through its Venture Lab initiative. This involves providing flexible financial and non-financial support, including investment capital and strategic operational assistance, to seed-stage startups leveraging technology and new business models to improve access to, and the quality of, financial services for the underserved.

Husk Power Systems

Series A in 2012
Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.

Sun King

Series A in 2012
Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.

Vienova

Series C in 2012
Vienova is an education company focused on delivering affordable and scalable K-12 education in semi-urban areas of India. With six operational schools around Delhi, it aims to serve low-income families, many of whom qualify for scholarships. The company offers state-certified schooling for grades K-12, making education accessible to children who might otherwise be excluded from quality learning opportunities. In addition to traditional schooling, Vienova has developed a video education platform that enhances the learning experience by transforming standard textbooks into interactive multimedia content. This platform also improves teaching techniques, classroom management, and conversational skills, ensuring that all students receive a comprehensive and effective education.

Vortex Engineering

Venture Round in 2011
Vortex Engineering Private Limited is a prominent provider of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and related services tailored for banks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tamil Nadu, India, the company focuses on enhancing self-service banking solutions, particularly in emerging markets. Vortex Engineering aims to facilitate banking access in challenging environments by offering a rugged and reliable range of ATMs, designed, developed, and manufactured in India. The company operates an ISO-certified manufacturing facility in Chennai, producing a variety of ATM models, including the Ecoteller Mini, Front Load, and Rear Load ATMs. Through its innovative products and services, Vortex Engineering is redefining the landscape of banking technology.

Vitas Group

Private Equity Round in 2011
Vitas Group is an international development organization headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, focused on providing responsible financial services to micro, small, and medium enterprises in underserved populations. Founded in 2011, the company operates by strengthening locally-registered microfinance institutions, which enhances access to commercial funding sources, including debt and equity investments. Vitas Group aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable individuals in post-conflict and developing regions by facilitating the growth of businesses and enabling for-profit companies to raise capital and expand sustainably. Through its financial products and technical assistance grants, Vitas Group fosters long-term business development and helps create lasting positive impacts in global communities.

Asita Technologies

Series B in 2001
Asita Technologies, Inc. provides high-speed Virtual Private Networking (VPN) solutions that integrate a high-performance VPN, firewalling, networking, policy routing, load balancing and a network management system into a single network device. The asita LineSpeed product range features hardware based encryption that ensures true wire speak performance and delivers the highest level of security for international standards (IPSec using 3DES-CBC mode). The asita LineSpeed is scalable and flexible while being easy to configure and manage.
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