For my benefit as much as your own, let’s briefly revisit my role in Brazil. More on this in my first post. As a Village Capital (VilCap) representative here in Sao Paulo, I am working directly with its portfolio company QMagico. This edtech startup is one of 10 social businesses accelerated by Artemisia Negocios Sociais […]
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VilCap goes QMagico
March 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Tags:Blended Learning·Brazil·Edtech·impact investing·Village Capital
The things Artemisia does
March 6th, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Artemisia, a plant mostly known for its medicinal qualities, and its use as the original stock in vermouth, is also thought to uncover psychic powers. Pioneer in social enterprise field-building in Brazil, Artemisia Negocios Sociais couldn’t be better named. Launched in 2004 by the social business clairvoyant Kelly Michel, the non-profit has for almost a […]
Tags:Accelerator·Artemisia·Brazil·impact investing·social enterprise·Venture Capital
Intro and some thoughts on development
February 27th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
To crown my MA studies in International Development at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), I am taking part in the Frontier Market Scouts (FMS) program, developed in partnership with Village Capital. VilCap’s partner in Brazil – Artemisia Negocios Sociais – IS the field of impact investing in Brazil.. More about this fascinating organization […]
Tags:impact investing·International Development·NGO·Public Policy
