Beyond Capital Ventures is a diversified emerging markets venture capital firm.
We invest in
"need-to-have" sectors of
financial services, healthcare, and climate.
All led by conscious leaders.
BCV invests in and pro-actively supports companies benefitting the lower-to-middle income consumer classes in two of the top four emerging markets destinations.
Our team has been investing in early-stage companies in India and East Africa for over a decade. We work with dedicated entrepreneurs and incorporate:
Expertise and Investment track record
Our 11 years of deal flow and market knowledge allow us to assess scale potential without compromising profitability. Our due diligence includes best-in-class impact management.
Active, people first, hands-on approach
We are active investors, unlocking full potential through “beyond capital” support, like mentorship and leadership development and specialized services in accounting, legal, and follow-on capital raising.
Strategic portfolio diversification
Diversification across essential sectors and four countries mitigates political, currency, regulatory, and business cycle risk. Our team has roots and deep ties to the dynamic markets where we invest.
Conscious Leadership
Our approach goes beyond trends and chasing industries. We incorporate the principles of conscious leadership in our due diligence. Our team has a track record of investing in diverse founders & teams.
Equitable Venture
We view the founders we invest in as true partners in our work. That’s why we instituted an Equitable Venture pool, where founders are entitled to a share in the profits of our fund - because our success is their success.
Founder Testimonials
“As an entrepreneur, I’ve come to recognize value in the nuanced timing of when a helping hand is offered and how it is put forth. The team at BCV is very thoughtful in how they show up for us. It’s quite effective; I’d marry them again.”
Steve Biko, Zanifu Co-Founder & CEO
“BCV has been an incredible ally to have alongside. From the blocking and tackling of helping us negotiate contracts with partners, to picking up the phone to bring other investors into a round, they’re constantly creating value for Cinch. We’re fortunate to have BCV on our cap table as a truly best-in-class investor.”
Alexander Fankuchen, Cinch Markets Co-Founder & CEO
“Beyond Capital Ventures has been a true champion for Ampersand. BCV is among the best investors we’ve encountered in Africa over the past 8 years: For their efficiency, honesty, useful guidance, hard work, and professionalism I couldn’t have asked for more. They’ve consistently gone above and beyond for us. Many investors talk a big game about offering more than money, but over the past 12 months Beyond Capital Ventures has 100% lived up to their name.”
Josh Whale, Ampersand Co-Founder & CEO
"BCV's team transforms into mentors, sounding boards, & often therapists (!) post becoming investors on the cap table. They are extremely flexible & confront business problems with unique solutions, rather than a checklist approach. They display immense faith in founders, and are a great mix of professionalism & compassion. Both the India & the US teams are prompt, and always available in times of need. A great partner & investor, which we would highly recommend in a startup's early years."
Ambika Satapathy, FreshR Co-Founder & CEO
