Capital 4 Development (C4D) Partners is a pioneer in private equity impact investing, specializing in early-stage ventures within emerging markets. Our commitment spans borders and industries as we tackle the pressing, yet often overlooked, social and environmental issues, striving to create brighter prospects for underserved communities.
Our investment strategies are rooted in the belief that true economic development must usher in inclusivity, community growth, and profound change in people’s lives. Through investments in growing enterprises, we pursue significant impact, alongside market-rate financial returns that account for risk. We firmly stand by the idea that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive economies. As such, we collaborate with purpose-driven enterprises dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the empowerment of marginalized communities
Our journey of impact started in 2013 with two employees and numerous bold ideas. Today, we have grown to a balanced team of passionate professionals working in dedicated regional offices and efficaciously managing funds that generate meaningful impact without compromising on financial returns.
C4D Partners was incorporated by the ICCO Investments B.V. as an Impact Fund Manager, focused on SME financing in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. In a period of 3 years, we invested USD 15 Million in over 30 SMEs across geographies through our evergreen fund. Our learnings and insights from managing the fund and years of investment experiences aided the development of a solid investment strategy for C4D’s next venture – the C4D Asia Fund.
C4D Partners spun out of the ICCO Investments B.V. (now acquired by Cordaid Investment Management B.V.) and launched the C4D Asia Fund, working towards associating with individuals and organizations whose investment goals were synonymous with what our fund had to offer, i.e., generating meaningful impact to create an inclusive economy that facilitates the well-being of the people and the planet, along with financial returns. Enthused to begin our new impactful journey, we were delighted to have received much interest and support from institutional investors including Dutch Good Growth Fund, Cordaid Investments, and FCA (Finn Church Aid).
Asia Fund closed at USD 30 Million. Over the last few years, we have invested in purpose-driven businesses across five Asian countries, including India, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Through our investments, we have worked closely with our portfolio companies to grow their businesses by adapting the best practices.
With continued support from our investors and the impact industry, C4D Bharat Shubharambh Fund was launched. The fund is sector-agnostic, offering our investors the advantage of diversification in their investment portfolio. Through this INR 375-550Cr. fund, we continue of story of impact with stronger focus on sustainable development, social impact, climate, and gender inclusivity.
We work closely with our portfolio companies to achieve the balance between creating impact and generating financial returns. Our team comprises dedicated investment professionals, who are passionate about making a difference to the world.
Collectively, we identify promising investment opportunities, ensure robust financial and impact assessments, provide support to our portfolio companies to achieve their business goals, and enable the the transformation of our investor’s good intentions in good returns – environmental, social and financial.
ESG World Summit & GRIT Awards 2022
Private Equity Wire AAA ESG European Awards 2022
