coLABS, Gray Matters Capital
Gray Matters Capital is an impact investing foundation founded by Bob Pattillo. Its mission is to achieve “An education leading to a purpose-filled life for 100, Million Women by 2036. We actively invest in sustainable, replicable business models that benefit underserved populations in developing countries. GMC also develops innovative ideas into sustainable, impactful enterprises through its “Inklings” Incubator.
Investor Funding Goals
coLABS has committed $5 million over the next 3 years to invest in early-stage entrepreneurs to dramatically improve the lives of 1 million women and girls.
Investor Entrepreneurial Experience
20 years
Investor Technical Experience
20 years
Investor Vision
Investing in enterprises that are building inclusive and prosperous futures for women and girls.
Year
2018
Countries
Benin
Cape Verde
Cameroon
Gabon
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
Algeria
Egypt
Libya
Mauritania
Morocco
Tunisia
Angola
Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Mali
Niger
Burundi
Djibouti
Eritrea
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Sectors
Health & HealthTech
Agriculture & AgriTech
Financial & FinTech
Capital Types
Equity
Provider Types
Venture Capital
Incubator
Country / Region of Interest
Africa
Type of Exit Sought
Revenue exit
Time to Close Deal in Days
120
Time to Exit in Years
5
Maximum Investment
250k
Average IRR Sought
300
Minimum Investment
100k