User:Worlddomination123/Frontier Digital Ventures
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| Company type | Digital Investment Firm |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture Capital; Online Classifieds Businesses |
| Founded | May 2014 |
| Founders | Shaun Di Gregorio |
Key people | Catcha Group (Patrick Grove and Luke Elliott) |
| Total assets | USD 1 |
Number of employees | 1-10 (2015) |
| Website | http://www.frontierdv.com |
Frontier Digital Ventures is a digital investment firm founded by former iProperty Group CEO, Shaun Di Gregorio. The firm invests in online classifieds businesses, and is one of the most prominent investors in this sector, notably in frontier and emerging markets.[1] Frontier Digital Ventures has completed over 10 investments since inception, with the number growing steadily.[2]
The main investor in Frontier Digital Ventures is Catcha Group, key personnel being Patrick Grove and Luke Elliot.
Portfolio[edit]
The company's portfolio of investments in which it is a shareholder include:
- Zameen.com - the leading online real estate database that connects real estate dealers, developers, estate agencies with general buyers, sellers and renters in Pakistan. 30% of Zameen.com's stake was acquired by Frontier Digital Ventures [3].
- PakWheels.com - [4]
- iMyanmarHouse
- MyanmarCarsDB
- VivaReal
- propertyfinder.ae
- Kupatana - [5]
- Encuentra24 - [6]
- propertymaputo - [7]
- Moteur.ma
- meQasa.com
- Afribaba.com
Investment Strategy[edit]
| “ | Along with funding, our experience, vast pool of knowledge of the online classifieds space and well established global business network, positions us as perfectly to enable and advance highly-driven entrepreneurs in frontier and emerging markets across the globe. | ” |
| — – Shaun Di Gregorio Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Digital Ventures[8] | ||
Frontier Digital Ventures aims to contribute by building a first class support system for amazing entrepreneurs to build highly successful online classifieds businesses in frontier and emerging markets. It provides:
- Funding to accelerate the growth of amazing online classifieds businesses
- Strategic direction based on our experience and proven track record in the online classifieds space
- Operational guidance to maximize the application of your funding and implement your strategy
These strategies ensure Frontier Digital Ventures is primed to enable entrepreneurs to flourish in the most prominent frontier and emerging markets.
References[edit]
- ^ "Malaysian investment firm Catcha sets aside $150m for ASEAN startups"
- ^ "Portfolio of Frontier Digital Ventures"
- ^ "Frontier Digital Ventures launched; acquires 30% stake in Zameen.com"
- ^ "PakWheels.com grabs $3.5 mln from Frontier Digital Ventures"
- ^ "Frontier Digital Ventures Invests into Tanzania’s Kupatana"
- ^ "Frontier Digital Ventures invests in Panama’s Encuentra24.com"
- ^ "Frontier Digital Ventures makes 2nd African investment in Propertymaputo.com"
- ^ "New venture firm focused on online classifieds businesses in frontier and emerging markets,