Capria SE Asia

Capria SE Asia

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Capria SE Asia invests in founders building startups across SE Asia, focusing on transformative opportunities of GenAI.

About us

This is Capria Ventures’ page dedicated to the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Capria Ventures is a Global South specialist venture capital firm investing in applied Generative AI, connecting founders into a uniquely collaborative network. Capria activates 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. Capria brings state-of-the-art venture capital innovation combined with global best practices of sustainable ESG management to select and manage its portfolio of startups serving the fastest-growing economies of the world. Capria manages assets over USD 188M. Capria has offices in Seattle, Bangalore, Nairobi, and Washington DC. Investors and catalytic supporters include World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC), Bill Gates (in a personal capacity), Ceniarth, Crystal Springs Foundation, Sorenson Impact Foundation, Unitus Labs, Lemelson Foundation, Mohandas Pai, and other leading impact investors.

Website
https://capria.vc
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size
11-50 employees
Specialties
Financial Services, Early Stage Investing, Emerging Markets, Global South, SE Asia, Applied AI, JobTech, Climate, FinTech, AgTech, Mobility, Logistics, Health, and EdTech

Updates

  • A huge congratulations to our portfolio company, wagely, for being named one of the Top 10 Startups out of 700+ applicants at the NTT Startup Challenge. This recognition highlights wagely's innovative approach to employee financial wellness. We're excited to see what the future holds for this incredible team. 🚀

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    🏆wagely named Top 10 Startup out of 700+ applicants in the NTT Startup Challenge - premier platform nurturing the Startup Ecosystem in Southeast Asia! 🎉 Shout out to our Managing Director Noor Elahi and the team for representing wagely brilliantly in Jakarta 2 weeks ago and bagging a well-deserved recognition! With a buzz of excitement and interest from potential partners and investors, wagely continues making strides and leading from the front. 🔥 Join us today to be a part of this exciting journey as we keep accelerating in the employee financial wellness space 🚀

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  • wagely is on a mission to improve financial well-being. Their recent partnership with PL Associates will bring Earned Wage Access to thousands of outsourced employees in Bangladesh, empowering them to take control of their finances. Learn more here:

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    Breaking into the HR Outsourcing space in Bangladesh! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that wagely Bangladesh has partnered with Prediction Learning Associates Ltd. (PL Associates), marking our very first collaboration with an HR outsourcing firm! 🚀 This milestone brings Earned Wage Access (EWA) and financial flexibility to over 3000 outsourced employees of PL Associates working across various industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, FMCG, Distribution, and many more. Together, we’re shaping a future where financial wellness is accessible to employees beyond sectors and industries and redefining financial resilience for all. Shout out to PL Associates for taking this groundbreaking step in Bangladesh for their outsourced employees 💼✨ Here’s to transforming lives, one partnership at a time! 💪

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  • We're proud to see our portfolio company, wagely, actively contributing to the reformation of Bangladesh's banking and fintech sector. By participating in crucial policy discussions, Wagely is shaping the future of financial inclusion in the country.

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    wagely partakes in Bangladesh Banking and Fintech Reformation Forum 🚀🇧🇩 Wagely is humbled to be part of the consultation forum on "Reformation of Banking Sector and Fintech," organized by the Taskforce on 'Re-strategizing the Economy and Mobilizing Resources for Equitable and Sustainable Development,' formed by the Interim Government of Bangladesh.  We are encouraged by the policy dialogues and the reformation steps discussed to revive the banking and fintech sectors in the country. Noor Elahi, Managing Director of Wagely, was present during the consultation session alongside top bank CEOs, central bank representatives, renowned economists, academics, researchers, and representatives from fintech, insurtech, and technology platforms. #Bangladesh #Reformation #Fintech

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  • Wagely has partnered with Maksons Group to provide Earned Wage Access (EWA) to over 10,000 employees, empowering them with financial flexibility and improving their overall well-being. Congratulations, @wagely, on this partnership!

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    Welcoming Maksons Group as another feather in the wagely cap! 🎉 By partnering with wagely to offer their workforce of 10,000 Earned Wage Access (EWA), Maksons Group is boldly supporting their employees with financial flexibility and well-being. This collaboration is a testament to their commitment to improving their workforce's financial health and empowerment! Thank you, Mohammad Mohsin Adnan, DMD at Maksons Group for recognizing EWA as a hygiene factor for your workforce 💪

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  • We're excited to see wagely partner with Sonnet Textile to bring Earned Wage Access (EWA) to over 3000 workers in Chittagong. This partnership will improve financial wellness and empower workers. Congratulations to both teams on this significant milestone! #wagely #SonnetTextile #EWA #FinancialWellness #Bangladesh

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    Celebrating another milestone in Chittagong! 🎉 We're thrilled to join hands with Sonnet Textile to bring Earned Wage Access (EWA) to their incredible team of 3000 workers! Together, we’re empowering their workforce with the tools for financial resilience, and fostering well-being. We thank Md Yasin, Managing Director, Gazi Ullah, Director, and imrul kabir, Director at Sonnet Group for enabling wagely for their workforce. Every partnership like this is a step forward in transforming financial wellness in the textile industry, and we’re just getting started. Here’s to building financial resilience, and health in Chittagong and all over Bangladesh! 💪💙

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  • Our Managing Partner, Dave Richards, sat down with e27 (Optimatic)’s  Anisa Menur A. Maulani to discuss the potential resurgence of Series A funding and how the rise of Generative AI impacts founders' approach to building efficient businesses. Key takeaways: *Increased focus on efficiency could lead to a resurgence of Series A funding. *Generative AI tools empower founders to build leaner, more data-driven companies. *Investors are looking for founders who leverage technology to maximize impact. Read the full interview here:  https://lnkd.in/gb3HZRgA  #SeriesAFunding #GenerativeAI #Startups #Efficiency #CapriaVentures  #E27

    Capria Ventures: Series A fundings will make a comeback as founders increase efficiency with Gen AI - Capria

    Capria Ventures: Series A fundings will make a comeback as founders increase efficiency with Gen AI - Capria

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  • Congratulations to Hijra for being named one of the 50 Startups to Watch in Southeast Asia by Founders Forum Group! This recognition highlights their innovative work and significant potential in the Southeast Asia’s thriving tech ecosystem.

  • Our portfolio company, wagely, has partnered with GPH ispat to provide Earned Wage Access (EWA) to 2500 employees. This marks a significant step for wagely as they expand their reach into the steel industry. By offering EWA, wagely is empowering workers to have greater control over their finances and improve their overall well-being. #EWA #SoutheastAsia #Tech #Startups

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    Breaking New Ground in the Steel Industry! 🏗️ We’re thrilled to announce our latest partnership with GPH ispat, a leader in Bangladesh’s steel manufacturing industry, to bring Earned Wage Access (EWA) to 2500 employees of the group. 💪 This marks wagely’s massive entry into the steel sector, ensuring financial resilience and flexibility for thousands of hardworking individuals. Shout out to Mr. Salehin Musfique Sadaf, Director at GPH Ispat, and Ms. Sharmin Sultan, Chief People Officer at GPH Ispat for joining wagely in transforming the way employees access their wages—empowering them to take control of their financial wellness. 💼 Read more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gFh6imdN

    GPH Ispat signs MoU with Wagely to enhance employee financial wellbeing

    GPH Ispat signs MoU with Wagely to enhance employee financial wellbeing

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    Investing at Capria Ventures | Ex-OVO, Hangry

    You are invited to VC-Startups Halloween Night!🎃 Join us for a spooktacular evening at Seven Society! StartupVault.id together with Monk's Hill Ventures, DS/X Ventures, Maven Asia Capital, Capria Ventures, Living Lab Ventures and Videfly are hosting a Halloween-themed for VC and Startups. Mark your calendar:  🗓️This Thursday, October 31st ⏰8-11 PM (doors open at 5pm) 📍Seven Society, Kuningan  👻Costumes are encouraged but not required, come with your best vibes!  Save your slot: bit.ly/HalloweenSVID Let’s have a hauntingly good time! 🕷️✨

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  • Congratulations to wagely on being named one of the 50 Tech Startups to Watch in Southeast Asia by the Founders Forum Group. This recognition highlights wagely's commitment to financial wellness and its positive impact on millions of people in the region. We're proud to support wagely on its mission to create a more financially inclusive future. #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #FinancialServices #Technology #Innovation #Startup #GlobalSouth

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    Founder & CEO @ wagely | The future of payroll is on-demand

    wagely has been recognized as one of the 50 Tech Startups to Watch in Southeast Asia by the Founders Forum Group! 🎉 A big thank you to FF for highlighting the work we’re doing in Asia to address payday poverty. Always a huge motivator to find yourself amongst likeminded people that strive to empower. Check out their report on SEA here: https://lnkd.in/ehhUa2VF

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