Chat with Anna Raptis, General Partner at Amplifica Capital
Joel Palathinkal and Anna Raptis discuss Anna's journey from her background in economic development to founding Amplifica Capital, focusing on gender lens investing in Mexico. They explore the challenges of impact investing and venture capital in emerging markets, emphasizing the importance of connecting with diverse fund managers. The episode covers advice for emerging managers, fundraising strategies, and the role of educational content for LPs. Anna shares insights on trends in alternative energy and agriculture, portfolio construction, and supporting portfolio companies. They also discuss the female fund manager ecosystem in Mexico, fund domiciliation, and the significance of networking and social media in building proprietary deal flow.
Anna Raptis is an international investor with over 25 years of experience. Her experience includes investing across sectors and geographies in international equities, funds, energy, as an angel investor and LP in Venture Capital funds in Mexico.
Anna is passionate about and committed to the development of professional women and women investors, to support this goal she is a co-founder of Women in Venture Capital and Private Equity in Mexico, and Voz Experta Mexico.
As an angel investor, Anna focuses on early-stage opportunities that break down obstacles to economic development in Mexico. Her investments include Kueski, Rocket, Epesos, Visor, and CO-MADRE. Anna was recognized as one of the top female investors in the Latin America Venture Capital Association.
Anna grew up in a family business environment and so has first-hand operational experiences and understands many of the challenges that entrepreneurs face. She continues to serve on the board of these family businesses in the seafood and property industries.
Anna is a regular public speaker. Anna is passionate about ESG and a member of various boards.
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