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Chilasa Venture Philanthropy
Venture Capital Firm, Other
Chilasa is a pioneering venture established to design, validate, and scale innovative solutions to poverty, focusing on fostering entrepreneurship and creating investment ecosystems that empower small enterprises in underserved communities.
Overview and Management
Establishment Year
2012
Mission
To create transformative ecosystems that empower entrepreneurs, particularly in challenging regions, through innovative business models and investment strategies aimed at sustainable growth and impact.
Values
Empowerment, sustainability, social impact, and fostering entrepreneurship in underserved communities.
Investment Roles
Direct Investor
Participant Demographics
Focused on underserved communities, particularly women entrepreneurs, and artisans in rural and semi-urban areas.
Generational Wealth Planning
Risk Tolerance
Moderate, focusing on sustainable growth and impactful investments in small enterprises.
References or Case Studies
Notable initiatives include the Micro & Small Enterprise Accelerator and Impact Investment Ecosystems, with proven growth metrics for enterprises.
Team Experience
Founder Nigel Majakari has extensive experience advising impact investment projects for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations.
Notable Achievements
Successfully launched initiatives such as Micro & Small Enterprise Accelerator, which enabled 24 enterprises to achieve revenue growth between 2.5x and 8.5x.
Project Track Record
Established Calyah in 2019 to support artisans in product development and capacity building, with operations spanning India, Nepal, and Guatemala.
Exit Strategies
Legal, Compliance and Contact Information
Regulatory Registrations
GDPR and Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection compliant.
Compliance History
hello@chilasa.org
Phone Number
509-394-2555
Address
New York United States