About

Founded in 2021, Beyond Capital Ventures is a women-led, diversified emerging markets venture capital firm. BCV invests in early- to growth-stage startups that address the needs of lower-to-middle-income consumer classes in India and East Africa. The firm focuses on "need-to-have" sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and financial inclusion, supporting conscious leaders who aim to create both financial returns and social impact. ?

Eligibility

• Operate in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, financial inclusion, waste and sanitation, and energy access.
• Serve low-income households and emerging consumers living on up to $15 per day.
• Are post-revenue with early validation of their product or service, demonstrating customer willingness to pay and strong engagement and retention metrics.
• Have a pathway to achieving unit economic profitability.
• Are led by local founders with deep sector expertise and a commitment to social change, incorporating principles of conscious leadership.