Capria Ventures is a Global South specialist venture capital firm investing in Applied AI, connecting founders into a uniquely collaborative network.
We believe entrepreneurs are the ultimate agents of positive, transformational change across every aspect of our society and economy. With a focus on Applied AI, we are looking to invest in startups at the forefront of innovation, primed to disrupt traditional sectors, forge new industries and propel economic growth in the Global South.
Capria has helped foster strong relationships between hundreds of founders and leading local VC firms in the tech hubs of the Global South – from Sao Paulo to Lagos to Bangalore to Jakarta.
Our new Global South funds have invested in dozens of early-growth tech startups in the entrepreneurial hotspots of Southeast Asia, India, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Prateek Shukla is the CEO and co-founder of Masai School. He is a recipient of the Times 40 Under 40, recognised for his remarkable contribution. He earned his B.Tech from IIT Kanpur and has held significant roles in companies such as Cenogen Materials, Quikr, and SPR Highliving, primarily focusing on marketing and business.
Fabio Boucinhas is an industry veteran and co-founder of Home Agent. He holds a BA in Industrial Engineering from FEI and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Fabio’s extensive professional journey includes roles at companies like Yahoo, SKY Brazil, and Natura. He was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year in the Emerging category by Ernst & Young.
CEO and co-founder of Helium Health, Adegoke Olubusi holds a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins School of Engineering. Building upon his entrepreneurial passion, Adegoke is also the founder and managing partner of MAGIC fund, the founder of KingsChat, and a member of the Board of Bamboo.
An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in Latin America, Alejandro Larosa is the co-founder and President of Agrofy. He has obtained an MBA degree from IAE Business School. His entrepreneurial drive led him to co-found other organizations like Amauta Agro, Fyo.com and Biond Agro.
Pravin Agarwala is an industry veteran and global tech leader currently serving as the co-founder and CEO of BetterPlace. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from Gauhati University and completed an Executive Management Program at IIM Bangalore. Before joining BetterPlace, he was the Vice President and Global Head of SAP Labs.
Neal Thakker is the founder and CEO of Magma. He has a strong background in industrial materials, having worked at leading companies in the sector. He previously managed monthly procurement operations worth $12 Mn while at MS International, and also worked at AGL India, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in India. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, and has also completed an extension program at San Jose State University.
Capria Ventures focuses on investing in tech startups in the entrepreneurial hotspots of India, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa. If you’re a tech founder in these regions in the Global South with a solution to solve a problem at scale, reach out to us.
We invest in founders building startups that are driving the digital transformation of the world’s fastest-growing economies, creating opportunity for all.
Capria Ventures and its related entities are committed to the highest standards of ethics and strictly enforce a zero-tolerance anti-corruption policy. Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected]. All reports will be treated with utmost urgency and resolved appropriately.
Unitus Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in India, is joining forces with its US affiliate Capria Ventures, a Global South specialist, to operate with a unified global strategy under a single brand, Capria Ventures.
