A Chemonics company
Founding and Funding Sustainable Startups
We capture and amplify opportunity for the betterment of the people we serve, the value we generate, and the good we create beyond us.
What We Do
At ChemCapital, we work to amplify the impact of locally-led ideas that have the potential to change the world. We seed and invest in early-stage startups in applied technology, data monetization, and what we call mass culture -- those ideas that are big enough to change human behaviors. We primarily invest in Asia and Latin America.
Venture Studio
We build businesses from the ground up, sourcing ideas and startup teams, providing seed capital, and supporting founders with operational and strategic direction.
Strategic Partnerships and Investment Showcase
Our Showcase Portfolio is comprised of strategic and mission-aligned investments into companies helping advance and progress the sustainable development goals.
Seed Fund
We're currently shaping our flagship seed fund! We're excited to share more and open the door to interested investors.
Please check back for updates.
Venture Studio Spotlight: Higala
Innovating the Philippines' Digital Financial Infrastructure
Higala is an innovative and open digital payments platform in the Philippines that reduces friction and enables more players in the financial services market, leading to better products and services for consumers. Higala is built in partnership with Talino Venture Studios.
A closer look at Venture Building
Our unique approach to venture-building is centered around access, expertise, and network and designed to generate outsized returns for investors, collaborators, and clients.
By leveraging our parent company's expansive network of experts operating in more than 100 countries, we have access to a vast pipeline of innovations and entrepreneurs that share our commitment to creating systemic change.
We hand-select the most promising innovations to seed, nurture, and scale into viable companies.
Where We Focus
Applied Technologies
We are tech agnostic.
We invest in companies building and leveraging technology across a wide range of sectors to increase access to services and ultimately improve lives.
Know Your Customer/
Data Monetization
We are customer-obsessed.
We invest in cutting-edge companies using data to serve customers, generate business insights, and enable rapid decision-making.
Harnessing Mass Media
& Mass Culture
We are writing a new story.
We believe in the power of storytelling to change behaviors and elevate human potential to impact the communities and the world for positive change.
Meet the Team
Our team leads with care, curiosity, and a passion for making a positive and lasting difference. With decades of operational and leadership experience, we are proud to have a tremendous footprint across industries and capacities in frontier and emerging markets.
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Our Story
Mission & Vision
ChemCapital is a pioneering startup studio and investment firm dedicated to driving sustainable innovations and fostering impact industries through our unique approach. By bringing together diverse ideas, expertise, funding, and talent, we strive to tackle global challenges and create a positive change. Our commitment lies in exploring the frontiers of sustainable development to shape a better world for all.