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What is our geographic focus?We are primarily focused on companies that operate in Latin America or that are strongly connected to solving problems in Latin America.
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What sectors do we focus on?We invest in four main themes, which are Inclusion, Climate Innovation, and Business Productivity.
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Do we focus on any specific investment stage?We are focused on early-stage financing rounds, in startups that have a validated product and client traction.
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Who backs Dalus Capital?We are backed by a diverse group of investors including pension funds, multilateral investors, funds of funds, family offices and high net worth individuals.
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What is a ESG/SDG Policy?Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investing refers to criteria that allows measurement of the sustainability and social impact of an investment in a company. ESG analysis ranges from climate change emissions to human rights. An ESG Policy allows a company to follow certain guidelines that ensure its alignment with positive impact. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set in 2015 by the General Assembly of the United Nations and intended to be achieved by the year 2030. They are part of the UN Resolution and the 2030 Agenda and compose a collection of 17 interconnected goals with multiple targets and indicators to address the global challenges that we face. Goals range from tackling poverty and building strong justice institutions to protecting life on water, air and land. Promoting SDGs allows a company to create positive impact and work towards fulfilling the 2030 Agenda.
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What steps does our investment process follow?1. Initial Review: Every company is first assessed by one of our team members to see if it aligns with our investment criteria, focusing on innovation, value proposition, stage, sector, and alignment with ESG/SDG. We request your pitch deck to start. 2. First Meeting: Upon passing the review, a team member meets with the founders to discuss the opportunity, often reviewing the pitch deck and requesting financials and projections. 3. Internal Review: The opportunity is presented to the entire team for evaluation during our weekly meeting. 4. Pitch: Approved opportunities are presented to the full investment team, analyzed further, and discussed for consensus. 5. Term Sheet: If approved, a term sheet is agreed upon and sent to the company. 6. Due Diligence: We conduct due diligence on strategic, operational, tax & financial, and legal aspects after the term sheet is signed. 7. Approval and Closing: The investment committee reviews and approves the proposal, finalizing the deal with formal legal documents.
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How long does the investment process take?The process usually takes between 2 to 3 months, but we strongly recommend companies to plan ahead and consider a typical fundraising process to last up to 6 months.
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