E116: Eva Yazhari: Beyond Capital Ventures
Ready to discover how venture capital can drive real impact for emerging markets—and what true leadership looks like in the investment world? In this episode of Female VC Lab, host Barbara Bickham sits down with Eva Yazhari, Managing Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures, for an unfiltered conversation on building a mission-driven VC fund, why conscious leadership matters, and how investing in Africa and India’s rising middle classes creates incredible opportunities for transformation. Tune in to hear Eva share how she moved from finance into venture capital, her relational approach to due diligence, why formalizing informal markets like smallholder farming is a game-changing thesis, and how she’s fostering community and alignment by giving GP carry to all team members—and even founders. Whether you’re an aspiring investor, a founder in emerging markets, or simply passionate about sustainable growth, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped with fresh insights into where VC is headed next.Guest InformationGuest Name: Eva YazhariBio: Eva Yazhari is the Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, a purpose-driven venture capital firm investing in seed to Series A rounds across Africa and India. With roots in institutional finance, Eva brings a wealth of experience in fund management, deep due diligence, and impact investing, focusing on technologies and services that uplift the “need to haves” through conscious leadership and stakeholder alignment.Links:Beyond Capital VenturesLinkedIn – Eva YazhariInstagram – @consciousinvestorThe Good Your Money Can Do (Book)Episode OutlineHow Eva Yazhari Entered VC & Built Beyond Capital VenturesHear Eva’s unconventional journey from math major to fund-of-funds to founding her own emerging markets VC, and the unique skill set she carried into her new role. Resource: Beyond Capital Ventures TeamFormalizing Informal Markets in Emerging EconomiesExplore “formalizing the informal,” and learn how Beyond Capital Ventures invests in businesses that empower smallholder farmers and aggregate resources for scalable, sustainable impact, featuring a spotlight on agritech company Cinch.Resource: Portfolio CompaniesConscious Leadership & Redefining VC AlignmentGain insight into Eva’s approach to authentic, stakeholder-centered leadership, including her innovative decision to share GP carry with both her team and portfolio founders—creating alignment and community while driving results.Resource: The Good Your Money Can DoRelated Episodes & Additional ResourcesBook Recommendation: The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle – Eva’s pick for building strong, collaborative culturesHost & Show InfoHost Name: Barbara BickhamAbout the Host: Barbara Bickham is the founder and Managing Partner of Trailyn Ventures, technology executive, and passionate advocate for diversity and innovation in venture capital.Podcast Website: femalevclab.comCommunity & Calls to ActionPrimary CTA: Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – This is the most impactful way to support the show. https://taplink.cc/femalevclabFollow us on social media:X (formerly Twitter): @FemaleVCLabInstagram: @femalevclabComment on LinkedIn, send us a message at [email protected], or share your key takeaways using #FemaleVCLab.Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.
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