
Creation Investments Capital Management, LLC
Description
Creation Investments Capital Management, LLC is a prominent global alternative investment manager and a leading impact investor headquartered in Chicago, United States. Established in 2007, the firm is dedicated to fostering financial inclusion by investing in financial services companies operating in emerging markets. Their core mission revolves around providing capital to institutions that serve the unbanked and underbanked populations across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. This strategic focus aims to drive economic development and social impact through accessible financial services.
The firm's investment strategy targets a diverse range of financial services sectors, including microfinance, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending, FinTech solutions, housing finance, insurance, leasing, and digital payment platforms. Creation Investments seeks to take significant equity stakes, often minority or control positions, in high-growth companies that demonstrate both strong financial performance and a clear commitment to social impact. Over its operational history, Creation Investments has accumulated over $1.6 billion in assets under management (AUM) across 10 distinct funds, underscoring its substantial presence in the impact investing landscape.
With a robust portfolio, the firm has successfully invested in more than 50 companies spanning over 15 countries, showcasing its extensive global reach and deep expertise in emerging markets. Their commitment to sustainable development is further evidenced by their recent fundraising efforts, including the close of their Social Ventures Fund V at $200 million in 2023. This continuous capital deployment reinforces their position as a key player in channeling private capital towards impactful financial inclusion initiatives worldwide.
Investor Profile
Creation Investments Capital Management, LLC has backed more than 45 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 34 rounds, about 76% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, Mexico, Sri Lanka.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Finance.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (42%)
- Series C (16%)
- Series A (11%)
- Private Equity (7%)
- Seed (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series B (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Secondary Market (2%)
Country Focus
- India (58%)
- Mexico (16%)
- Sri Lanka (7%)
- Chile (4%)
- Thailand (2%)
- Albania (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- El Salvador (2%)
- Poland (2%)
- Russian Federation (2%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Finance
- Banking
- Small And Medium Businesses
- Lending
- Insurance
- Analytics
- Crowdfunding
- Marketplace
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