Aavishkaar Capital

Aavishkaar Capital is an impact-focused venture capital firm investing in early-growth stage enterprises across emerging markets. The firm specializes in sectors such as Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Agriculture, and Essential Services, aiming to create scalable businesses that deliver both commercial returns and social impact. With assets under management exceeding $500 million, Aavishkaar Capital has invested in over 100 enterprises, impacting more than 136 million lives, 52% of whom are women. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs who address large-scale problems in underserved regions, aligning with 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Aavishkaar Capital's approach combines financial capital with strategic guidance, operational support, and access to networks, fostering growth and impact scaling for its portfolio companies. The firm has established itself as a thought leader in impact measurement and management, developing sophisticated frameworks to assess both financial performance and social outcomes. As the impact investing sector has matured, Aavishkaar Capital has maintained its position at the forefront by continuously refining its investment approach and expanding its thematic focus areas to address emerging challenges in sustainable development across the Global South.