ELMA Philanthropies
Overview
ELMA Philanthropies provides philanthropic advisory services to The ELMA Group of Foundations, which aims to improve the lives of children and their families, with a primary focus in Africa. The organization develops strategies, recommends grants and other investments, monitors performance, and manages partnerships. In addition to grants, ELMA makes direct impact investments in for-profit companies and holds Limited Partner positions in private equity funds focused on health and education in Africa. The ELMA Group of Foundations includes several specialized entities: The ELMA Foundation (children in Africa), The ELMA Relief Foundation (humanitarian aid), The ELMA Growth Foundation (economic development in Africa), The ELMA Music Foundation (youth music programs), and The ELMA Vaccines and Immunization Foundation.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
elmaphilanthropies.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarePay | May 2019 | Series A | Lead |
| Mwabu | Aug 2017 | Series B | Lead |
| Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| M-TIBA | May 2019 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is ELMA Philanthropies based?
ELMA Philanthropies is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was ELMA Philanthropies founded?
Founding year information for ELMA Philanthropies is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does ELMA Philanthropies have?
ELMA Philanthropies has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ELMA Philanthropies's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CarePay, Mwabu, Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development, M-TIBA.
What was ELMA Philanthropies's most recent investment shown here?
ELMA Philanthropies's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development in 2024.
What sectors does ELMA Philanthropies focus on?
ELMA Philanthropies focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech.
What company stages does ELMA Philanthropies focus on?
ELMA Philanthropies typically invests at the Early stage.