Catalyzing Growth in Emerging Markets through Social Finance.

We are an investment management firm dedicated to generating substantial impact and financial returns by addressing unmet needs in the world’s fastest-growing economies.

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Who We Are

Socious Capital is an investment management company focused on early-stage opportunities in challenging geographies. We bridge the gap between institutional capital and high-impact ventures in regions eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Our Philosophy

We believe that the most significant returns come from solving the most urgent problems. Our strategy focuses on "Inclusive and Sustainable Communities" and "Decent Work".

By leveraging deep local networks and rigorous impact measurement, we identify founders—often overlooked by traditional capital—who are building the infrastructure for the next generation of emerging market growth.

Our Strategy: The Socious Fund

This vehicle is designed to meet the rigorous standards of global impact investors.

100% Emerging Market Focus

Our assets are deployed exclusively in ODA-eligible countries, targeting high-growth regions in Africa and South Asia.

Social Finance First

At least 75% of our portfolio contributes directly to solving social inequalities, providing adequate living standards, or creating decent work.

Rigorous Measurement

We utilize best-in-class frameworks, including the Theory of Change and IRIS+, to monitor ESG risks and quantify positive outcomes.

Portfolio & Pipeline

We have deployed capital into ventures that demonstrate our ability to access unique deal flow and execute on our investment thesis.

Senzo Capital Team in Africa
Africa Focus

Senzo Capital

Gender Equality & Tech Infrastructure

An Africa-focused VC fund addressing the funding disparity facing female founders. Senzo targets a portfolio where 50% is allocated to the "Women Category" (founders, management, or wellness).

Impact: Empowering women and advancing financial inclusion through tech infrastructure.

Traction: Capitalizing on exit opportunities, M&A, and unicorn activity in the African tech ecosystem.

Pedal Team in Bangladesh
Bangladesh

Pedal

MSME Growth & Financial Inclusion

A holistic support system for the 13 million MSMEs that form the backbone of Bangladesh's economy. Combines flexible revenue-based financing with a mobile ERP app.

Impact: Job creation and poverty reduction. 0% default rate on $214k+ disbursed.

Goal: Contribute to a 2% increase in Bangladesh's GDP by 2035.

Path Ahead Project in Kenya
Infrastructure in Africa

Path Ahead

Climate Action & RisingSand Project

Addresses the shortage of construction sand using "RisingSand"—a proprietary aggregate made from desert sand. Extends road lifespans by 2–3 times.

Impact: Reduces lifecycle costs and eliminates environmental damage from river dredging.

Origin: A spin-off project utilizing technology developed at Honda R&D.

Impact & Governance

Commitment to Standards

Socious Capital undertakes to uphold best reporting and market practices. We implement a comprehensive exclusion policy in line with international development finance standards and maintain an integrated process to identify, manage, and monitor environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts on 100% of our investments.