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Samata Capital

investor
United States - ND
  • 02/12/2022
  • Seed
  • $1,000,000

Samata Capital LLC is dedicated to making private sector investments in early stage, scalable businesses in emerging markets that advance opportunities for women and promote gender diversity.

With its first fund, Samata focuses on the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems in East and West Africa targeting high-growth industry segments including agribusiness, consumer products, financial services, healthcare and technology. In addition to providing capital to fuel growth, Samata offers additional support through strategic partnerships to ensure entrepreneurs have access to business service networks, governance expertise, coaching and other advisory assistance they need to build sustainable businesses.


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Lisa G. ThomasFounder

Lisa G. Thomas United States - ND

Experienced impact investor, entrepreneur and consultant with over a decade of working in venture capital and private equity investing, strategic planning, governance and operations. I bring robust emerging market experience having worked with companies in 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Caucuses.

I am passionate about impact investing with significant expertise in financial inclusion, agribusiness, FMCG, energy services and online marketplaces. I am currently focused on investing in small and growing businesses in emerging markets with a "gender lens" to align investment with economic equality and meet the significant capital gap for high growth businesses.