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Beyond Capital Ventures

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Dallas · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked

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Beyond Capital Ventures invests in early-stage companies across need-to-have sectors that serve lower-to-middle income consumers in India and East Africa. The firm employs a hands-on, people-first approach emphasizing active support beyond capital, including mentorship, leadership development, and operational services. The investment strategy prioritizes sector and geographic diversification to mitigate risk while supporting conscious leaders building profitably scalable businesses.

Invests inSector AgnosticDallas

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Dallas, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
27

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website
Eva Yazhari· Managing Partnerin

Managing Partner investing in early-stage companies across East Africa and India addressing essential sectors. Previously Vice President at EnTrust Capital Inc. specializing in due diligence and portfolio construction. Also founder of The Conscious Investor, co-host of The Beyond Capital Podcast, and author.

Christophe de Montille· Partnerin

Partner focused on African investments with 10 years of prior experience in management consulting supporting portfolio management, capital planning, and governance. Holds MBA and MA from George Washington University and BA in Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy from Vanderbilt University.

Nicholas Java· Venture Partnerin

Long-standing team member overseeing deal sourcing and due diligence for over a decade. Previously Director at Tyton Partners, a strategy consulting and investment banking firm focused on education. Holds MBA from Columbia Business School, MIA from Columbia University's School of International & Public Affairs, and BA from Johns Hopkins University.

Patricia Chin-Sweeney· Venture Partnerin

Founder of I-DEV International, an investment advisory firm supporting frontier market startups on capital strategy. Over 8 years of experience advising startups and investors in East Africa. Previously worked in M&A and corporate strategy. Holds BA from Barnard College and MBA from NYU Stern.

Ajaita Shah· General Partner Advisor

Entrepreneur with over 15 years operating businesses in rural India through microfinance and distribution. Founder of Frontier Markets, a Beyond Capital Fund portfolio company. Recipient of Forbes 30 Under 30 award.

Kenneth Youngstein· Expert Advisory Council

Founder and CEO of Biocom, a specialist medical communications and education agency pioneering cutting-edge technologies and behavioral medicine approaches for healthcare communications and training.

Kevin Irungu· Investment Managerin

Investment professional with over a decade in management consulting, corporate finance, and venture capital. Previously led investment teams at FrontEnd Ventures and From Here Ventures, African venture funds focused on tech. Holds BSc in Finance from Georgetown University.

Madison Phelps· Operations Assistant

Operations professional bringing a decade of expertise in administrative and operations services to the team.

Manjeeri Desai· Executive Assistant | Business Support

Senior business coordination and strategic communications professional with 20+ years supporting executive leadership across global organizations. Specializes in executive office management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.

Paula Mariwala· General Partner Advisor

One of India's early venture capitalists with 25+ years investing in tech companies. Managing Director of Seedfund and co-founder of Stanford Angels India. Advises multiple platforms and is founder of KREA University.

Pooja Monga· Senior Investment Associatein

Senior Investment Associate focused on Indian investments with experience in innovative finance advisory and government partnerships. Previously held Manager role at Invest India. Holds Masters from London Business School and Bachelors from Shri Ram College of Commerce.

Pooja Nair· Senior Executive Assistant

Senior operations professional with over 20 years supporting leadership teams across financial services, technology, and legal sectors. Specializes in executive operations and office management. Holds Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications.

Rama Kannan· General Partner Advisor

Experienced coach and mentor with over two decades in strategy and marketing across corporate and development sectors in India and Asia Pacific. Serves as independent director on company boards and mentors social businesses.

Samuel Mugoya· General Partner Advisor

Leads syndications at the African Development Bank with 10+ years in capital markets. Previously held executive roles at Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank and the African Export Import Bank. Had 20-year career with Uganda Commercial Bank and Royal Dutch Shell Group.

Shirin Hund· Expert Advisory Council

Harvard-trained internal medicine physician passionate about medical education and systems improvement. Alumnus of Harvard Macy Institute and prolific researcher in cancer immunology.

Siddhi Gupta· India Investment Analystin

Investment Fellow with prior experience in research and investment advisory roles at Sattva and TresVista. Holds Bachelor in Management Studies from the University of Delhi.

Steve Biko· General Partner Advisor

Distinguished entrepreneur focused on financial inclusion across Africa. CEO and co-founder of Zanifu, an emerging fintech addressing finance gaps for MSMEs in Kenya. Active member of Nairobi Business Angel Network.

What they invest in

from 3 of 27 portfolio companies

Fintech ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1InsurTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Robotics ×1

HQs:India×2Kenya×1

Investments · 27 tracked

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Alt Mobilityalt-mobility.comin𝕏

Full-stack electric fleet leasing platform enabling rapid EV adoption with 20,000 vehicles across 30 Indian cities.

Ampersandampersand.solarin𝕏
BimaKavachbimakavach.com
BimaKavach

AI-native commercial insurance platform using advanced risk intelligence to underwrite and price commercial coverage at scale across India.

CarePoint

Healthcare operator building a sustainable medical ecosystem across Africa with hybrid in-person and telemedicine delivery.

CarePointafricahealthholdings.com

Tech-forward healthcare platform transforming the healthcare industry in Africa.

Cinch

Land management company aggregating underutilized agricultural land to optimize productivity and improve farmer incomes across Africa.

Cinch Marketscinchmarkets.comin
Clinikkclinikk.comin𝕏
Clinikk

Healthcare company delivering comprehensive primary care and affordable insurance plans online and offline for aspirational Indian consumers.

Eden Care

Health technology platform offering digital insurance administration and healthcare financing solutions across Africa.

Eden Careedencaremedical.comin𝕏

Eden Care provides digital health insurance solutions designed to address frustrations with traditional underwriters, including faster pre-authorization, transparent claims processing, and prevention-focused coverage for individuals and employers across East Africa.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechInsurTechNairobi, KE

Moses Mukundi(CEO and Founder)inKevin Rudahinduka(CEO Rwanda)

Fasalfasal.coin𝕏

IoT and AI platform for horticulture using field sensors and microclimatic data to provide farmers with precise farming recommendations.

FreshRfreshr.co.in
Frontier Markets

Last-mile distribution platform providing rural Indian households access to climate-friendly products and services through women entrepreneurs.

Frontiermktsfrontiermkts.comin𝕏
Kashakasha.co
Kasha Global, Inc.

FemTech platform democratizing access to women's health and personal care products through digital retail and last-mile distribution across Africa.

Lal10lal10.comin𝕏
Lal10

Cloud-based textile factory aggregator helping Indian MSMEs digitize and manage cross-border wholesale operations.

Lapairelapaire.africa

Pan-African eyewear brand expanding access to affordable eye care across 10 countries with 134+ stores.

RedWing Aerospace Laboratoriesredwinglabs.inin

Redwing designs and deploys autonomous drones for last-mile logistics delivery, transporting healthcare products, food, and other goods within one hour. The company serves logistics and supply chain operators.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsBengaluru, IN

Redwing Labs

Drone technology company automating mid- and last-mile supply chains through autonomous logistics systems.

Viebegviebeg.comin𝕏

Healthtech company using AI-driven logistics to optimize medical supply chains across Eastern and Central Africa.

Xenomyxeno.comin

XENO is a goal-based investment platform that enables individuals, groups, and institutions to invest and save for various financial objectives such as wealth building, emergencies, education, homeownership, and retirement. The company operates in Uganda and Kenya in the fintech sector.

Data & InfrastructureFintechNew Delhi, IN

XENO

Goal-based investment platform enabling millions across Africa to save and invest from as little as $3 via multiple channels.

Zanifuzanifu.com

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Beyond Capital Ventures invest at?
Beyond Capital Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Beyond Capital Ventures focus on?
Beyond Capital Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Beyond Capital Ventures located?
Beyond Capital Ventures is headquartered in Dallas, US.
Does Beyond Capital Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Beyond Capital Ventures leads investment rounds.

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