Venture capital firm

Beyond Capital Ventures

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Beyond Capital Ventures is an impact-focused venture capital firm investing in early- to growth-stage startups in East Africa and India. Founded in 2021 as the commercial venture arm of the Beyond Capital platform (established in 2009), the firm is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a secondary presence in the United States. Its investment strategy centres on "need-to-have" sectors—healthcare, financial inclusion, and climate adaptation—targeting rising consumer classes. Beyond Capital Ventures employs a multi-asset approach, utilising both equity and debt, and is notable for its "Equitable Venture" structure, which shares a portion of the GP carry with portfolio founders who meet specific performance milestones. The firm prioritises gender-lens investing and conscious leadership to generate both top-quintile financial returns and measurable social impact.