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Alter Global Emerging Markets Fund Grant

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Who can apply
Start-ups · Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia and 2 more

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In context

This call is open to startups, at pre-seed, seed stage and Series A. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Latin America, South-Asia and Se-Asia and 2 others.

Summary

Early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology startups across emerging markets (Latin America, South/Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa) with potential to become unicorns and build local tech ecosystems. Targets role model founders in tech and fintech sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 7 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Alter Global is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in emerging markets, specifically Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The firm's mission is to catalyze emerging tech ecosystems by backing future success stories led by role model founders. Rather than providing aid-based solutions, Alter Global believes in the power of technology unicorns to create millions of jobs and transform nations. The firm currently has 40 portfolio companies across 14 cities in emerging markets and provides support through Alter Fellows who contribute employee hours to portfolio companies.

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Eligibility

Early-stage ventures based in or operating in emerging markets including Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Focus on tech-enabled companies with strong founding teams.

Key requirements

  • ✓Early-stage technology or fintech startup
  • ✓Based in or serving emerging markets (Latin America, South/Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa)
  • ✓Founder demonstrates role-model potential and vision to build tech ecosystem locally

Funder contact

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Alter Global Emerging Markets Fund?
Eligibility covers start-ups in Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East & North Africa and Africa. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityLatin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Africa
Org typesStart-ups
Last verified7 Oct 2026

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