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Elevar Equity

Seattle, Washington · Invests in Asia; LATAM; US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSFintechHealthcare & BiotechInsuranceEducationSupply Chain & LogisticsFintech & PaymentsEdTechHealthcare & Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

Fund economic resilience of underserved entrepreneurial households through early-growth capital in businesses where impact and commercial performance are structurally aligned. Invest in companies democratizing access to essential products and services across financial inclusion, education, healthcare, agri-supply chains, and MSME solutions.

Likely not a fit for

No companies with business models requiring ongoing subsidies or trade-offs between impact and returns. Avoid pure digital plays without on-ground distribution. No consumer discretionary or luxury products.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$855M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

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Shobha Venkataraman

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Sandeep Farias

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner

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Johanna Posada

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner

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Jyotsna Krishnan

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Vipul Rawal

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Amie Patel

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Portfolio

LEAD SchoolEdtech

Lead School is an educational platform based in Switzerland, currently under development. The website is expected to launch soon.

NuvemshopEcommerce Marketplaces

Nuvemshop is an e-commerce platform that enables brands to sell online through various channels, including social media and marketplaces.

Ujjivan Financial Services
SKS Microfinance
Vistaar Financial ServicesFintech Payments

Vistaar Financial Services is a provider of tailored financial solutions aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India, helping them expand and innovate.

SamunnatiAgetech Longevity

India’s largest agri enterprise focused on strengthening the agricultural value chain through finance, trade, innovation, and community engagement.

VarthanaFintech Payments

Varthana provides tailored school and student loan solutions to enhance access to quality education. Their offerings include flexible loans for private schools and students, as well as educational resources and technology solutions.

Indifi TechnologiesFintech Payments

Indifi Technologies is a leading lending platform that provides unsecured loans to small businesses in various sectors including travel, e-commerce, hospitality, retail, and restaurants. The platform leverages technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate quick loan disbursement.

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SarvaGram SolutionsFintech Payments

SarvaGram is India's first rural household focused platform, providing a suite of customized financial and productivity-enhancing products designed for rural households, including loans, insurance, and farming services.

AfluentaFintech Payments

Afluenta is the largest peer-to-peer lending platform in Latin America, allowing investors to finance loans for individuals and SMEs in Latin America, offering returns in USD.

CreditMantriFintech Payments

CreditMantri helps users manage their credit worthiness by providing free credit scores, personal loan offers, and various financial products.

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Elevar Equity Research Investment Thesis Elementar Equity is a human-centered venture capital firm pioneering commercial impact investing. Founded in 2008 by Sandeep Farias, Johanna Posada, Maya Chorengel, and Chris Brookfield, Elevar fuels economic resilience and vibrancy of underserved customers and entrepreneurial households through early-growth equity capital. The firm invests at the intersect

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