SEAF

SEAF is an investment firm that provides growth capital and operational support to businesses in emerging markets. It was founded as a private equity investment subsidiary of the development organization CARE. Through the firm's network of office, it invests in entrepreneurs to seek to build successful businesses, hoping to realize both attractive returns for its investors and a measurable development impact in local communities. SEAF pursues a high impact on economic development through the investment of risk capital in entrepreneurs, coupled with active business partnership and the transfer of knowledge and networks developed over the years of operation. Bert van der Vaart and Tom Drum established the firm in Washington, District of Columbia in 1989.

Jennifer Buckley

Senior Managing Director

Bert van der Vaart

Chairman

Past deals in Guatemala

Kingo

Series A in 2024
Kingo Energy, founded in 2013 and based in Guatemala City, specializes in manufacturing solar energy systems. The company addresses the critical lack of access to energy and connectivity in developing regions, particularly in Guatemala and Colombia, where approximately 1 billion people remain without modern energy services. As a technology startup restructured in 2022, Kingo provides affordable clean energy solutions to off-the-grid communities, serving around 700 areas with a total population of 250,000, primarily subsistence-level farmers. Kingo's systems are designed to operate in remote locations where conventional infrastructure is impractical. By leveraging internet-of-things (IoT) technology, the company enhances access to essential services like education and healthcare, while also enabling local businesses to expand their reach. Through the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems, Kingo facilitates the use of appliances that boost productivity and income-generating opportunities for its users.
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