Aspada
Overview
Aspada is a venture capital firm based in India, focusing on early-stage investments in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs who are expanding market access, improving livelihoods, and creating large-scale employment opportunities in underserved communities. Aspada manages the portfolio of the SONG Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund backed by the Soros Economic Development Fund, Omidyar Network, and Google. In August 2019, Aspada was acquired by LGT, an international private banking and asset management group, to expand its impact investing platform, LGT Lightstone. This acquisition integrated Aspada's portfolio and management into LGT Lightstone, with future investing efforts in India branded under the name LGT Lightstone Aspada. Aspada's investment strategy focuses on sectors that deliver essential goods and services and livelihood improvements for low-income groups. The firm has a history of investing in companies across agricultural supply chains, logistics, financial services, education, and healthcare, aiming to create scalable businesses that have a significant developmental impact in India.
Investment Focus
- Scalable business models
- Focus on essential sectors
- Impact on underserved communities
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Aspada invest in?
Aspada invests in Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Logistics and Agricultural Supply Chains, and is based in Karnataka, India. Aspada is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Aspada invest at?
Aspada backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1.6M - 3.3M.
Which regions does Aspada invest in?
Aspada invests across India.
What companies has Aspada invested in?
Aspada's portfolio includes Waycool, Capital Float, EM3 and Allfresh Supply Management.
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