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Smallcap World Fund

Smallcap World Fund

Los Angeles, Californiaamericanfunds.com

Overview

A pioneer in global small-cap investing, this strategy seeks growth of capital by investing in some of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in the world as well as undervalued and underappreciated opportunities. It normally invests in companies with market capitalizations that typically fall within the range of the MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index or the Russell 2000 Index. As one of our most research-intensive strategies, with a team of more than 100 portfolio managers and analysts based in both developed and developing markets, it takes full advantage of our global presence and insights. The fund invests primarily in common stocks, government and corporate debt, and cash and equivalents.

Year Founded

1990

AUM

$69.8B

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

Smallcap World Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Sai Life SciencesDec 2024IPOCo-investor
IndegeneMay 2024Private PlacementCo-investor
MamaearthNov 2023IPOCo-investor
FoursquareDec 2013Series D-
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Smallcap World Fund based?

Smallcap World Fund is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was Smallcap World Fund founded?

Smallcap World Fund was founded in 1990.

How many portfolio companies does Smallcap World Fund have?

Smallcap World Fund has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Smallcap World Fund's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Sai Life Sciences, Indegene, Mamaearth, Foursquare.

What was Smallcap World Fund's most recent investment?

Smallcap World Fund's most recent investment on Caplight was in Sai Life Sciences in 2024.

What sectors does Smallcap World Fund focus on?

Smallcap World Fund focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Smallcap World Fund focus on?

Stage focus information for Smallcap World Fund is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Year Founded1990
AUM$69.8B

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