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Bamboo Capital Partners

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Bamboo Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Alitheia Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 3
Newtown Partners
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 2
PD
Europe, Pays de la Loire, France, Nantes
Co-Investments: 4
BringCom
North America, Virginia, United States, Sterling
Co-Investments: 2
DOEN Participaties
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 4
Orange Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Launch Africa
Africa, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, Ebène
Co-Investments: 2
MacKinnon, Bennett & Company
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montréal
Co-Investments: 3
Flourish Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Accion Venture Lab
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Bamboo Capital Partners often collaborate with?

JM
North America, New York, United States, Mexico
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Bamboo Capital Partners?

Waspito

Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

Waspito is a healthcare platform and app that offers services like online consultation, medicine delivery, specialist doctors, and others.

AppsConsultingHealth Care
SeedMar 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
SMALA

Carquefou, Pays de la Loire, France

SMALA is a second hand online clothing platform for children.

ChildrenE-CommerceFashionLogisticsRetail
Series UnknownMay 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,210,176
Waspito

Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

Waspito is a healthcare platform and app that offers services like online consultation, medicine delivery, specialist doctors, and others.

AppsConsultingHealth Care
SeedMar 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,700,000
Movii

Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia

Movii aims to reduce inequality by providing access to financial services to the unbanked population through the use of new technologies.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BOct 6, 2021
Amount Raised: $16,500,000
Lidya

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Lidya is a financial services platform to improve access to credit and finance across frontier and emerging markets starting with Nigeria.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BJul 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $8,300,000
kubo.financiero

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

100% digital company focus on individuals, offering savings and term deposits, SME and consumer loans among other financial services.

CreditCrowdfundingDebit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMicro LendingPaymentsPersonal Finance
Series BJun 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $27,500,000
Mwezi

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Mwezi is a distributor of solar products.

Environmental EngineeringIndustrialSolar
Series UnknownJun 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $500,000
Annapurna Finance

Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India

Annapurna Finance is a microfinance venture firm that provides financial assistance for economic empowerment.

BankingBusiness DevelopmentFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Private EquityMar 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Shopopop

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform for Drive races and local commerce.

E-CommerceLast Mile TransportationLogistics
Series UnknownJan 12, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,446,574
Amartha

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Amartha is a microfinance technology platform that connects micro and SME business partners with investors.

Financial ServicesFinTechLendingMobile Apps
Series BNov 27, 2019
Amount Raised: $18,000,000