Root Capital
Overview
Root Capital is a nonprofit social investment fund that grows rural prosperity by lending capital, delivering financial training, and strengthening market connections for small and growing agricultural businesses in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Care Africa | - | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Exotic EPZ Limited | - | Debt | Co-investor |
| Shalem Investment Ltd | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Gulu Agricultural Development Company | Aug 2016 | Corporate Funding | Co-investor |
| Meroxa | Apr 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Root Capital based?
Root Capital is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Root Capital founded?
Root Capital was founded in 1999.
How many portfolio companies does Root Capital have?
Root Capital has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Root Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Honey Care Africa, Exotic EPZ Limited, Shalem Investment Ltd, Gulu Agricultural Development Company, Meroxa.
What was Root Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Root Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Meroxa in 2021.
What sectors does Root Capital focus on?
Root Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Root Capital focus on?
Root Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Root Capital's AUM?
Root Capital's assets under management are estimated between $47.0M and $120.0M.