
Bamboo Capital Partners
Description
Bamboo Capital Partners (BCP) is a pioneering impact investing firm headquartered in Luxembourg, established in 2007. The firm operates with a dual mandate, aiming to generate both competitive financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. BCP primarily focuses on providing essential services to underserved communities in emerging and frontier markets, with core investment themes spanning financial inclusion, healthcare, and clean energy. Their strategic approach involves identifying and scaling businesses that address critical societal needs while demonstrating strong commercial viability.
With a significant global footprint, Bamboo Capital Partners manages over $400 million in assets under management, deployed across more than 60 companies worldwide. The firm's investment strategy typically targets growth-stage companies that are poised for significant expansion and can deliver scalable solutions. BCP's commitment to impact is deeply embedded in its investment process, ensuring that portfolio companies contribute positively to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to poverty, health, and clean energy.
BCP manages several specialized funds, each tailored to specific impact areas. For instance, the Oasis Fund is dedicated to improving healthcare access in Africa, while the Bamboo Financial Inclusion Fund supports innovative solutions in financial services for the unbanked. Through funds like the Oasis Fund, Bamboo Capital Partners typically makes first-time investments ranging from $2 million to $10 million, reflecting their focus on providing substantial capital to growing enterprises. This targeted investment approach allows BCP to foster the development of robust businesses that can drive systemic change and create lasting positive outcomes in the communities they serve.
Investor Profile
Bamboo Capital Partners has backed more than 31 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, India, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Finance.
- Typical check size: $2M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (23%)
- Series A (19%)
- Private Equity (19%)
- Series B (16%)
- Series C (13%)
- Seed (6%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (16%)
- India (16%)
- United States (13%)
- France (13%)
- Nigeria (6%)
- Cameroon (6%)
- Mexico (6%)
- Kenya (6%)
- Colombia (6%)
- Turkey (3%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Finance
- Solar
- Renewable Energy
- Electrical Distribution
- Energy
- E-commerce
- Energy Management
- Consulting
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