Connectivity Capital is an impact investment fund focused on expanding Internet access in frontier markets.
San Francisco, Africa & Asia
Joined March 2019
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Lasting change can be an unnerving enterprise, especially in the early days of a new idea. There’s a lot of groping around in the dark. You have to make bets based on a growing accumulation of evidence, with concomitant dollops of uncertainty and risk. 6/n
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Join us tomorrow at #IGF2022 (+ online 🌐) for our session on how to finance networks that can bridge the digital divide.
🗓 Friday 2 Dec: 9:30 am EAT / 6:30 am UTC
🎙️@jane_coffin, @japeirano, @LabardiniA, @benmatranga, Risper Akinyi (@tunapandanet).
🔗 intgovforum.org/en/content/i…
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✅ Topic: Learn how to build networks with your community and get access to funding.
“The word we like to use is agency, we talk about locally owned infrastructure. It’s agency over your life.”
@benmatranga - Managing Partner; @ConnectivityCap
ICYMI
youtu.be/ZaoI4RA9leY 👀
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ICYMI, excellent conversation with @Connect_Fund @ConnectivityCap and @AltheaNetwork on funding and building networks.
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Community connectivity providers can be the missing piece to bridge the digital divide:
apc.org/en/news/community-co…
Discover why in this piece about the launch of a new report and the inspiring experiences of two #CommunityNetworks: B4RN (UK) and Zenzeleni (South Africa).
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This webinar is going to be HUGE and packed with info! Awesome broadband champions like @jane_coffin and @ConnectivityCap along with @Connect_Fund and @AltheaNetwork.
📡@AltheaNetworks is bringing connectivity to the people🛰. We specialize in bringing access where it is needed even in the most challenging environments.
🗓 next Wednesday Oct 12, 10-11:30 pst
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Join this all star panel building real infrastructure now!
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ICYMI
📄 NEW REPORT published with
@ConnectivityCap, @APC_News & @internetsociety provides a blueprint for financing the broadband networks that can connect underserved communities across the US and beyond.
#DIW2022 #DigitalEquityNOW
connecthumanity.fund/report-…
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.@ISOC_NA, @Connect_Fund, @ConnectivityCap and @APC_News, with @drewclark in today's #BroadbandLive at 12 Noon ET on 9/28: Community Connectivity Providers present a new paradigm for thinking about digital infrastructure investment for community networks.
broadbandbreakfast.com/2022/…
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📄 NEW REPORT published with @ConnectivityCap, @APC_News & @internetsociety provides a blueprint for financing the broadband networks that can connect underserved communities across the world.
Find out more: connecthumanity.fund/report-…
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Tomorrow! Join us for the first look at a new report about how to sustainably finance community connectivity providers.
Register 👉 connecthumanity.fund/report-…
On 22 Sept., join us, @Connect_Fund, @ConnectivityCap, @entpnt, @APC_News, @ZenzeleniNet, and @teamB4RN as we bring together experts and builders to discuss strategies and recommendations to fund community-led connectivity initiatives.
Register now: internetsociety.org/events/f…
ALT Report launch webinar: Financing mechanisms for locally-owned Internet infrastructure. 22 September, 14:00 UTC online. Speakers: Jochai Ben-Avie, Ben Matranga, Jane Coffin, Bruce Patterson, Carlos Rey-Moreno, Shaun Pather, Anoop Nagendra, Chris Conder, Juan Peirano.
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On 22 Sept., join us, @Connect_Fund, @ConnectivityCap, @entpnt, @APC_News, @ZenzeleniNet, and @teamB4RN as we bring together experts and builders to discuss strategies and recommendations to fund community-led connectivity initiatives.
Register now: internetsociety.org/events/f…
ALT Report launch webinar: Financing mechanisms for locally-owned Internet infrastructure. 22 September, 14:00 UTC online. Speakers: Jochai Ben-Avie, Ben Matranga, Jane Coffin, Bruce Patterson, Carlos Rey-Moreno, Shaun Pather, Anoop Nagendra, Chris Conder, Juan Peirano.
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How can community connectivity providers be financed sustainably?
To find out, tune in for the launch of a new report & hear from broadband leaders from @internetsociety, @ConnectivityCap, @APC_News, @Connect_Fund, @teamB4RN, @ZenzeleniNet & @entpnt.
connecthumanity.fund/report-…
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Adding the technology component to the educational system is a way to continue schooling at home. But infrastructure needs to be enhance, access to Internet needs to be robust to have a more inclusive community. Marginalised communities are often left out due to many constraints.
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Our community network in #morocco held a recent meeting with <60 women entrepreneurs from farming cooperatives and members of the Ait Izdeg chapter to discuss the #digital literacy and have an overview of the digital marketing training. #genderdigitaldivide #womenconnectchallenge
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“Internet access is not binary. It’s NOT enough to use the internet once every month or once every day.” My colleague @AnaRodriguezP is explaining why we need to delve deeper into meaningful connectivity and access.Soft launch of our new report coming out in Jan2022. Stay tuned!
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I like this approach: give the subsidy to the end user, and let them choose which service to buy.
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Another late night to hear @jrforster17 & his panel talk business models for future networks at @IEEEorg Connecting the Unconnected Summit 2021.
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We are delighted to announce ourselves to the world as AS328949 - Converged Technology Networks Malawi
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Uganda restored internet services but the ban on social media, VPNs, and app stores has remained, with the government alleging that US tech giants allowed their platforms to be abused by anti-regime actors. #TheWebThisWeek qz.com/africa/1959496/uganda…
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"Three of the 2020 best: Development | APNIC Blogs" @APNIC with our @ConnectivityCap post:
"Fit-for-purpose financing to grow your access network business" blog.apnic.net/2020/02/27/fi…
with @jrforster17, @ApnicFoundation, @AirJaldiRBB & Weng-Yew Wong.
blog.apnic.net/2020/12/29/th…