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.
Waspito Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Douala, Cameroon, that has developed an e-health platform aimed at enhancing the accessibility and affordability of healthcare in Africa. Founded in 2020, Waspito provides a mobile application that connects users with a range of healthcare services, including online consultations with certified medical professionals from various specialties. Patients can engage in video consultations, receive electronic prescriptions, and access health tips, all from their devices. Additionally, the platform facilitates services for pharmacies and laboratories, including medication and laboratory delivery. Through these offerings, Waspito strives to streamline the healthcare experience for patients while supporting a collaborative ecosystem for healthcare providers.
Smala
Venture Round in 2022
Smala operates an online platform specializing in the sale of second-hand clothing for children. The company focuses on providing quality pre-owned garments, ensuring that each item is carefully selected to meet customer standards. By offering a curated selection of clothing, Smala enables parents to easily find suitable apparel for their rapidly growing children, promoting both sustainability and affordability in children's fashion.
Waspito
Seed Round in 2022
Waspito Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Douala, Cameroon, that has developed an e-health platform aimed at enhancing the accessibility and affordability of healthcare in Africa. Founded in 2020, Waspito provides a mobile application that connects users with a range of healthcare services, including online consultations with certified medical professionals from various specialties. Patients can engage in video consultations, receive electronic prescriptions, and access health tips, all from their devices. Additionally, the platform facilitates services for pharmacies and laboratories, including medication and laboratory delivery. Through these offerings, Waspito strives to streamline the healthcare experience for patients while supporting a collaborative ecosystem for healthcare providers.
MOVii
Series B in 2021
Movii is a digital financial services company established in Bogotá in 2017 by Hernando Rubio. The company aims to reduce inequality by providing the unbanked population with access to essential financial services through innovative technology. Movii offers a user-friendly digital payment application that allows individuals to manage their finances conveniently. Users can obtain a rechargeable debit card linked to the app, which is compatible with any smartphone. This platform enables users to perform various transactions, including purchasing digital content, paying utility bills, recharging mobile services, transferring funds to other users, and making online purchases. Movii's focus is on promoting financial inclusion and empowering individuals to handle their money safely and effectively.
Lidya
Series B in 2021
Lidya is a financial services platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on improving access to credit and finance for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2016, Lidya enables businesses to open accounts online, manage funds, and access credit within 15 minutes using mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring algorithms. The platform offers a range of banking services, including invoice financing and working capital, designed to help business owners build credit profiles and secure affordable financing. Additionally, it provides tools and dashboards for managing receivables and cash flow, allowing businesses to enhance their credit scores and unlock higher credit limits.
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, and a wallet application. Its innovative platform is designed to facilitate access to financial resources while promoting a lean operational model that results in lower interest rates for borrowers and higher returns for depositors. Kubo.financiero aims to foster financial inclusion and support the growth of Mexico's emerging middle class through customer-centric services that encourage economic empowerment and financial freedom.
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 institution focused on the financial and economic upliftment of underserved women and economically backward clients. The organization aims to expand microfinance operations in areas lacking access to formal financial systems, providing vital livelihood support to impoverished households. Annapurna Finance offers a range of need-based financial services, including micro-loans for clean water, sanitation, home improvement, support for widowed families, and small businesses. Additionally, the company provides customized insurance plans to ensure that customers receive tailored financial assistance aligned with their life cycle needs. By bringing these clients into the financial mainstream, Annapurna Finance facilitates economic empowerment and entrepreneurial skill development.
Shopopop
Venture Round in 2020
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between individuals looking to deliver groceries and those in need of home delivery services. The platform allows users to turn their daily journeys into profitable opportunities by delivering items for others in exchange for a small fee. By linking vendors with customers, Shopopop aims to streamline the process of grocery delivery, ensuring that users receive their purchases conveniently at home without complications. This innovative approach not only enhances local commerce but also promotes a shared economy, benefiting both deliverers and recipients.
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 individuals looking to deliver groceries and those in need of home delivery services. The platform allows users to turn their daily journeys into profitable opportunities by delivering items for others in exchange for a small fee. By linking vendors with customers, Shopopop aims to streamline the process of grocery delivery, ensuring that users receive their purchases conveniently at home without complications. This innovative approach not only enhances local commerce but also promotes a shared economy, benefiting both deliverers and recipients.
Lidya
Series A in 2018
Lidya is a financial services platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on improving access to credit and finance for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2016, Lidya enables businesses to open accounts online, manage funds, and access credit within 15 minutes using mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring algorithms. The platform offers a range of banking services, including invoice financing and working capital, designed to help business owners build credit profiles and secure affordable financing. Additionally, it provides tools and dashboards for managing receivables and cash flow, allowing businesses to enhance their credit scores and unlock higher credit limits.
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 headquartered in New York, founded in 2011. It provides a smart data platform tailored for emerging market financial institutions, particularly micro and small-to-medium enterprise lenders. The company's solutions facilitate the digitization of paper-based operations, enabling institutions to collect and analyze comprehensive data, monitor trends, and automate processes. By leveraging credit scoring expertise, First Access allows lenders to implement incremental changes without disrupting their daily operations. The platform also supports the integration of machine learning insights, enhancing the sophistication of financial institutions in managing data. Ultimately, First Access aims to transform data into financial opportunities, helping lenders worldwide improve their access to credit through user-friendly technology.
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 institution focused on the financial and economic upliftment of underserved women and economically backward clients. The organization aims to expand microfinance operations in areas lacking access to formal financial systems, providing vital livelihood support to impoverished households. Annapurna Finance offers a range of need-based financial services, including micro-loans for clean water, sanitation, home improvement, support for widowed families, and small businesses. Additionally, the company provides customized insurance plans to ensure that customers receive tailored financial assistance aligned with their life cycle needs. By bringing these clients into the financial mainstream, Annapurna Finance facilitates economic empowerment and entrepreneurial skill development.
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, and a wallet application. Its innovative platform is designed to facilitate access to financial resources while promoting a lean operational model that results in lower interest rates for borrowers and higher returns for depositors. Kubo.financiero aims to foster financial inclusion and support the growth of Mexico's emerging middle class through customer-centric services that encourage economic empowerment and financial freedom.
MoviiRed
Private Equity Round in 2016
MoviiRed is an agent network based in Bogotá, Colombia, established in 2002. It provides a wide range of transactional services through both physical points and the Allied MOViiRED App. The network facilitates mobile phone top-ups, payment of public and private service bills, and the purchase of digital content such as subscriptions for Spotify and gaming platforms like Xbox and PlayStation. Additionally, MoviiRed offers financial services as a banking correspondent for major financial institutions, aiding small businesses in optimizing their revenue generation. The company's business model is designed to enhance convenience for Colombians while supporting their partners in increasing income.
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 focuses on advancing financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in Credit Receivables Investment Funds and is dedicated to providing working capital financing. Brazil Plus assesses the needs and financial health of its clients through a credit owned model, which allows for the selection and management of reliable and profitable receivables. With a team experienced in emerging markets, Brazil Plus aims to offer significant income opportunities to shareholders and entrepreneurs, thereby enhancing the financial landscape for smaller businesses 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 based in Bengaluru, India, established in 2011. It focuses on delivering trustworthy and affordable healthcare services to families. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including physician consultations, laboratory tests, minor procedures, home health services, and pharmacy access. Through its platform, users can conveniently track their health history online, manage prescriptions, and schedule appointments. The Family Doctor aims to enhance primary healthcare accessibility for communities by integrating advanced technology and efficient practices into its operations.
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 K-12 schooling to students in semi-urban areas of India, operating six schools around Delhi. The company serves primarily low-income families, with some students benefiting from scholarships. In addition to traditional schooling, Vienova has developed a video education platform that transforms conventional textbook content into an interactive multimedia experience. This platform enhances teaching techniques, classroom management, and conversational skills, aiming to improve the overall quality of education. By leveraging modern educational methods, Vienova strives to make quality education accessible to all children, ensuring that learning is both engaging and effective.
Vortex Engineering
Venture Round in 2011
Vortex Engineering Private Limited is a pioneering provider of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and related services, catering primarily to banks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tamil Nadu, India, the company focuses on developing self-service banking products tailored for emerging markets. Vortex Engineering's ATMs are designed to operate effectively in challenging environments, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and reliability. The company’s manufacturing facilities in Chennai are ISO-certified, enabling the production of high-quality ATMs, including models such as the Ecoteller Mini, Front Load, and Rear Load ATMs. Through its comprehensive suite of ATM management services, Vortex Engineering aims to transform the landscape of banking and enhance accessibility for customers.
Vitas Group
Private Equity Round in 2011
Vitas Group, established in 2011 and based in Silver Spring, Maryland, operates as an international development organization. It specializes in providing responsible finance to micro, small, and medium enterprises in underserved populations, particularly in post-conflict, unstable, and developing countries. Vitas Group achieves this by strengthening the assets of locally-registered microfinance companies under its umbrella, enabling them to access commercial funding and technical assistance. This, in turn, helps these companies enhance and expand their operations, fostering long-term business development and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable people.
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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