Capria Fund Manager Intensive

The Capria Fund Manager Intensive was a four-week in-person program in Seattle designed for first-time impact fund managers. Participants developed their investment theses, due diligence processes, fund structures, and term sheets through a rigorous curriculum that combined education, mentorship, and networking. The program culminated in a pitch event where teams presented their funds to over 60 investors with a combined $40 billion in assets under management. Capria provided training and capital deployment opportunities, allowing managers to warehouse investments before their fund closed.

Capria Fund Manager Intensive focused on accelerating the development of first-time fund managers in the impact investing space. The program aimed to support emerging managers who were building funds for early-stage startups primarily in emerging markets, addressing the need for more capital and expertise in these regions.

Applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to impact investing and have a well-defined investment thesis. Networking and mentorship are key components of the program, so being open to collaboration is essential.

• First-time fund managers
• Interest in impact investing and emerging markets
• Entrepreneurs and professionals building funds for Africa, Asia, or Latin America
• Commitment to four-week in-person program in Seattle

The program was open to first-time fund managers with an interest in impact investing and emerging markets. Applicants had to commit to the four-week in-person program in Seattle.

• Up to $500,000 in capital from Capria
• Initial $5,000 to cover travel and program costs
• Up to $45,000 at program completion
• Co-investment opportunities during the program
• Tools, templates, and training for fund development
• Access to capital (up to three deal warehouses before fund close)
• Connections to 60+ global impact investors with $40B+ AUM
• Ongoing support and network access post-program through Capria Network

The program lasts for four weeks, with participants engaging in intensive training and networking activities.

Capria's network of 11 fund managers was on track to raise nearly $200 million, with successful support for managers in Uganda, Guatemala, and Zimbabwe.