Chandaria Capital
Overview
Chandaria Capital is a Nairobi-based Venture Capital Fund founded by brothers and serial entrepreneurs, Darshan and Neer Chandaria. It is the professional investment vehicle for the Chandaria Group, one of the largest privately owned business groups in East and Central Africa. We invest in high value, high potential, and high impact businesses, backing committed, innovative entrepreneurs in creating sustainable long-term growth for Africa. \\Our philosophy is to develop and support the businesses we invest in and the entrepreneurs behind them. Our holistic approach includes mentorship, business development, sourcing talent, due diligence, raising capital, technology deployment, marketing and communications strategy, customer acquisition, positive media coverage and exit strategies. We are not an industry-specific fund and have already started transforming several companies from early stage-ups to high growth, blue-chip companies. \\Headed by two of the most successful, young and innovative entrepreneurs in Africa, Chandaria Capital's team consists of a diverse and international group of founders, owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have built successful businesses across Africa and around the world, such as Chandaria Industries. We have all the required skills to ensure that an entrepreneur or business is successful. In our support of our investments, we are able to leverage our strong international networks, giving us access to world-class expertise in manufacturing, distribution, brand-building, logistics, supply chain management, property development and real estate, business management and consulting.\\At Chandaria Capital we understand the significance an amazing team has on the growth of a company. As such, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and highly approachable VC, building our philosophy around not just funding, but all the values and benefits of being part of a successful and growing family of incredible entrepreneurs all across Africa.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable operations
- Committed and innovative entrepreneurs
- Unique competitive advantages
- Potential for sustainable long-term growth
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Chandaria Capital invest in?
Chandaria Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Chandaria Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Chandaria Capital invest at?
Chandaria Capital backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Chandaria Capital invest in?
Chandaria Capital invests across United States, United Kingdom, India, Mexico, Ghana and Kenya.
What companies has Chandaria Capital invested in?
Chandaria Capital's portfolio includes Kobo360, KOKO Networks, Sokowatch, Mobius Motors and Doorsteps UK.
How do I contact Chandaria Capital?
Chandaria Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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