Village Capital

Village Capital is a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm founded in 2009, focused on early-stage and seed investments in sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services, and healthcare. The firm aims to empower entrepreneurs by fostering a unique peer-selection model, allowing participants to award pre-committed seed funding to the top ventures identified during their programs. Village Capital supports entrepreneurs globally, with a significant presence in regions including North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Through its programs, the firm has engaged over 1,000 entrepreneurs and has facilitated the growth of more than 550 enterprises, leading to substantial job creation and revenue generation. Village Capital also operates a nonprofit to provide training for founders and investors, and manages a for-profit investment fund that invests in top graduates of its programs. Its innovative approach to investment and support has garnered recognition, including the M-Prize for innovation.

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Past deals in Online Portals

Monak

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Order online from your favorite Supermarkets, Perfumes & Oud Outlets, electronic stores, etc with insurance, Home Services, Tour & Travel, utility recharge & top-up, Beauty Services, Car Cleaning & Services, etc now click far away.

Ecomm-App

Seed Round in 2021
Ecomm-App is an online platform designed to assist merchants in managing their inventory in real-time. The platform automates various operational tasks, including the issuance and sending of invoices and credit notes, by automatically filling in data and generating receipts for customers. This functionality allows online businesses to streamline their operations, improve their product listings, and ultimately enhance sales. By providing suitable tools for automation, Ecomm-App aims to simplify the management of essential business processes for online merchants.

PMaps

Seed Round in 2021
PMaps is India’s leading data analytics driven, online assessment company. With more than 1 million assessments delivered successfully around the world & across multiple domains, PMaps has been helping various organizations & corporates achieve long-lasting & sustainable results through its unique proprietary algorithms and recommendation engine. Whether you are a start-up hiring your first product developer, a rapidly growing mid-sized firm in need of scaling up human resources at a hectic pace or a large company hiring a sales manager in one corner of the country, the most important strategy for ensuring long term success is, undoubtedly, your “PEOPLE” strategy.

EduGorilla Community

Seed Round in 2021
EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd. is an online platform based in Lucknow, India, established in 2016, that specializes in providing resources for students navigating their educational and career paths. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including online mock tests, coaching for a diverse array of disciplines such as defense, civil service, management, and engineering, as well as access to extensive study materials and information about various coaching institutes and schools. EduGorilla enables students to discover and compare local educational institutions, access a vast repository of study materials, and participate in forums for collaborative learning. With over 70,000 study files and 10,000 mock tests across 323 exams, EduGorilla supports informed decision-making and exam preparation. The platform also features tools for tracking educational news and developments, providing insights into over 200 career options, and offering video courses from various providers, making it a vital resource for students seeking guidance and opportunities in their academic and professional journeys.

MentorMind

Seed Round in 2021
MentorMind is an online platform where students & young professionals can access & work on real-time work situations in the form of challenges.Inspired through various diverse academic & professional experiences, it has been the MentorMind team’s long standing mission to improve the practicality of undergraduate education in India & other emerging economies. Hence, was born MentorMind.

Alefredo Books

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online marketplace platform intended for International Educational Resources and services. The company's platform provides all types of used academic books and supporting educational material in addition to mock exams, available in digital format as well, for school and university students of all grades, enabling students an interactive assessment tool that highlights their weakness areas and recommends supporting material to strengthen them.

Terawork

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Terawork operates a freelancers' marketplace designed to connect businesses with skilled professionals for various projects. Its platform facilitates the search and hiring of vetted freelancers, allowing clients to post job offers and receive proposals from qualified talents globally. The service is free for both freelancers and clients, promoting accessibility and ease of use. Terawork incorporates an escrow payment system, ensuring that funds are secured until the client approves the completed work, thereby fostering trust between parties. The platform also features a two-way review system, enabling clients and freelancers to rate each other, which helps set expectations for future collaborations. By eliminating traditional outsourcing barriers, Terawork not only enhances the client experience but also supports freelancers in showcasing their skills and building their professional profiles. Ultimately, Terawork aims to create economic opportunities by bridging the gap between businesses and independent professionals across various industries.

Prim-U

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
A technology platform that matches demand and supply for wellness services thereby maximising capacity and usage by minimising wasted space for professionals and speeding convenience for consumers.

Emploi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Operator of an online job marketplace intended to fast-track the landing of employment opportunities that match competencies. The company's portal addresses junior-level job seekers' career progression needs by providing a mixture of technical skills assessment tools and personalized career services, enabling employers and employees to find a match and offer many opportunities in one single platform.

Irawo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Irawo is a community dedicated to empowering young Africans to monetize their talents. It serves as a platform where individuals can draw inspiration from relatable role models and gain practical knowledge on transforming their passions into viable careers. Offering a range of educational programs tailored by experienced experts, Irawo provides valuable resources and support for business development, career advancement, and personal branding. Through various events and initiatives, it fosters connections among young people, making it the largest platform in Africa focused on helping them pursue their ambitions and thrive in their chosen fields.

Mosabi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
E-learning linked to financial health and inclusion for emerging market citizens

Hubpay

Seed Round in 2020
Hubpay Technologies Ltd. operates Hubpay, a digital wallet designed for facilitating low-cost remittances and international bill payments in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2019 and based in Dubai, the platform aims to enhance financial inclusion in emerging markets by supporting both the remittance and mobile money sectors. Hubpay provides a user-friendly solution for individuals sending and receiving money, contributing to easier access to financial services in the region.

NorthLadder

Seed Round in 2020
North Ladder is an online B2C (and B2B) portal that brings sellers of personal items to the ‘best priced’ and geographically closest buyer with the additional optionality for the seller to ‘buyback’ their item in the near future.

Markit

Seed Round in 2020
Markit is a technology company specializing in the grocery industry, aiming to improve operations and synchronize data throughout the supply chain. It has developed an online retail platform that allows consumers to purchase a variety of on-demand food and grocery items, including fruits, snacks, drinks, and personal products. This platform facilitates home delivery, enhancing the convenience of grocery shopping for customers.

Parker Dewey

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Parker Dewey is a platform that connects companies with college students and recent graduates for short-term, professional assignments, often referred to as "micro-internships." This service allows companies to fulfill immediate resource needs without overburdening their existing staff. It takes less than five minutes to post a project, and there are no obligations associated with hiring candidates. For students and recent graduates, Parker Dewey offers a chance to showcase their skills, explore career options, and earn income while gaining valuable experience that enhances their job readiness. The platform also provides insights to academic institutions, helping them align curricula with the skills employers seek and facilitating better mentorship and career guidance for students. By streamlining the process of connecting talent with opportunities, Parker Dewey simplifies recruitment for employers and enriches the career development of young professionals.

Xprep

Seed Round in 2018
XPrep provides a platform for tutors to engage students and parents, manage post-classroom activities, and order educational content.

Mentor Spaces

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Mentor Spaces is a virtual mentorship platform designed to support the career development of emerging Black and Latinx professionals. The platform facilitates communication between corporate mentors and prospective employees through career interest-based groups, making it easier for companies to attract, hire, and retain diverse talent. Mentor Spaces is utilized by over 10,000 emerging leaders and serves a wide range of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. By enhancing diversity and inclusion efforts, Mentor Spaces helps organizations build a robust talent pipeline, improve employee retention, and foster a more inclusive corporate culture. The platform is part of Better Weekdays, Inc., which focuses on providing integrated applications to prepare students and professionals for successful employment.

VugaPay

Seed Round in 2017
Provider of an online technology platform intended to be used for money transfer. The company's online technology platform can be accessed through mobile applications and smartphones at an affordable rate for cross network and cross-border mobile money payments, enabling users with a fast and safer way to carry out mobile money transactions online without sharing any financial information.

Livewire

Seed Round in 2015
Livewire is a marketplace, directory and Q&A forum that connects people with financial and tax professionals online.

MediAngels

Seed Round in 2013
MediAngels makes the world truly flat for healthcare as it has accredited and chosen 350 of the world best medical specialists from over 20 countries across the globe, super-specialized in various branches of medicine as a part of its panel of Global Medical Experts TM. In a physical hospital, getting the top most quality human talent becomes difficult due to the extreme inequity for healthcare delivery world over. MediAngels bridges this through the use of technology to improve operational efficiency.
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