SEAF
1500 K Street NW Suite 375, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Overview
SEAF is an investment firm that provides growth capital and operational support to businesses in emerging markets. It was founded as a private equity investment subsidiary of the development organization CARE. Through the firm's network of office, it invests in entrepreneurs to seek to build successful businesses, hoping to realize both attractive returns for its investors and a measurable development impact in local communities. SEAF pursues a high impact on economic development through the investment of risk capital in entrepreneurs, coupled with active business partnership and the transfer of knowledge and networks developed over the years of operation. Bert van der Vaart and Tom Drum established the firm in Washington, District of Columbia in 1989.
- Total investments
- 3
- Lead investments
- 3
- Investments · 12mo
- 1
- Active investors
- 8
Sector focus
- Asset Management
- Small and Medium Businesses
- Venture Capital
Investment portfolio
- SunCompany
Led · Debt Financing · Sep 2025
SunCompany is a renewable energy firm focused on solar solutions, formerly known as SunColombia. The company develops solar farms and hybrid projects and plans expansion into the Dominican Republic and Guyana. It recently raised capital—a $9.8M Series B and $5M in debt—to support growth and operations. Part of the funding will be used to build solar farms for Bancolombia and to strengthen the company’s technical and engineering team. SunCompany employs 250 people and maintains framework contracts with Ecopetrol, ISA, Grupo Energía de Bogotá, Enel, EPM, and Emcali covering construction, operations, and in some cases financing. The influx of capital is intended to support both domestic projects in Colombia and new initiatives abroad.
- Docline
Led · Series A · Jan 2023
Docline offers a telemedicine platform with a suite of more than 15 functionalities, including video consultations, medical chat, telephone calls, and electronic prescription issuance and receipt. The platform integrates with over 23,000 dispensing chemists in Spain and is used by large customers such as MAPFRE, the Madrid College of Physicians, Vithas, Grupo San Juan de Dios, IVI and Grupo MOK. Founded in 2016 by Omar Najid (CEO) and Roberto Medina (Medical Director), the company serves healthcare professionals, hospitals, insurers, pharmaceutical companies and other sector players. Docline already operates in Morocco and Latin America in addition to Spain and currently has a team of 33 people. The company plans to use new funding to consolidate its growth in Spain and to expand into new markets.
- Khyati Foods
Led · Equity · Apr 2013
Khyati Foods Pvt Ltd processes organic cotton and soybeans and operates organic farms across Madhya Pradesh. The company is headquartered in Mumbai. SEAF India Agribusiness Fund led an investment of approximately $2.75 million (Rs 14.8 crore) into Khyati. The investors acquired a significant minority stake, indicating an equity investment. Sarona Asset Management participated alongside SEAF; no further financial terms or operating metrics were provided in the article excerpt.