YCAB Ventures
Overview
YCAB Ventures is a private investment firm based in Indonesia, focusing on economic empowerment through women ultra-microfinance and impact investing. As the investment arm of YCAB Foundation, it aims to create economic opportunities for women-led ultra-micro businesses, thereby improving family welfare and children's education. The firm also invests in impactful and scalable social enterprises that align with YCAB's vision. The firm's investment strategy targets post-revenue businesses that directly serve or benefit the base-of-the-pyramid, disadvantaged women, and youths in Indonesia. It emphasizes a gender-lens investing approach, supporting women-led startups and enterprises that contribute to social good. YCAB Ventures operates in various sectors, including financial services, education, healthcare, technology, and more, with a geographical focus on Indonesia. Since its inception, YCAB Ventures has made significant strides in its mission. By December 31, 2020, it had provided over 657,853 productive loans, disbursed more than IDR 1.3 trillion in ultra-microfinance loans, and supported 28 social enterprises. The firm is licensed as a non-bank financial institution by the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) and has been recognized for its impact-driven initiatives, including receiving the Financial Inclusion Award in 2014.
Investment Focus
- Impact-driven business model
- Alignment with YCAB's mission
- Focus on women empowerment
- Operational in Indonesia
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does YCAB Ventures invest in?
YCAB Ventures invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. YCAB Ventures is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does YCAB Ventures invest at?
YCAB Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does YCAB Ventures invest in?
YCAB Ventures invests across Indonesia.
Who are the partners at YCAB Ventures?
Team members listed for YCAB Ventures include Oky Candra (Head of Internal Audit Department) and Adee Tiwow (Head of Business & Impact Development).
What companies has YCAB Ventures invested in?
YCAB Ventures's portfolio includes Yada, BintanGO, Beauty Inc and Terrazone.
How do I contact YCAB Ventures?
YCAB Ventures's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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