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Global Fintech Investment Fund
We provide strategic capital, governance, and expertise to help fintech innovators scale globally with purpose and precision.
Have a bold fintech idea? Submit your pitch and scale with us.
About Us
A Next-Generation Fintech Investment Fund
At Caban Global Reach, we believe finance is the foundation—and access is the multiplier. Our mission is to empower visionary fintech founders to unlock financial inclusion and create scalable impact across the world’s most dynamic markets.
Headquartered in Florida, with strategic hubs in London, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, we combine local insight with global reach. This unique positioning allows us to identify high-potential ventures, provide tailored capital, and deliver hands-on governance that accelerates growth sustainably.
What sets us apart is our founder-led insight and institutional strength. Having launched, scaled, and exited multiple fintech ventures ourselves, we understand the realities entrepreneurs face. We don’t just invest—we become active partners, providing guidance on structure, strategy, and execution.
Headquartered in Florida, with strategic hubs in London, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, we combine local insight with global reach. This unique positioning allows us to identify high-potential ventures, provide tailored capital, and deliver hands-on governance that accelerates growth sustainably.
What sets us apart is our founder-led insight and institutional strength. Having launched, scaled, and exited multiple fintech ventures ourselves, we understand the realities entrepreneurs face. We don’t just invest—we become active partners, providing guidance on structure, strategy, and execution.
Services
What We Do
We provide more than just capital—we deliver the expertise, networks, and governance that help fintech ventures scale globally. From strategic investments to hands-on advisory, our services are designed to unlock growth, strengthen systems, and build the future of finance.
Strategic Capital
Fueling fintech growth with investments of up to $10M from late seed to Series B, tailored to scale visionary ventures.
Market Access
Unlocking proprietary deal flow and strategic networks across Africa, Europe, and the US to accelerate global reach.
Growth Advisory
Hands-on guidance in governance, structure, and strategy to help founders navigate complexity and achieve sustainable expansion.
Founder Support
Providing mentorship and insights from seasoned operators, investors, and exited entrepreneurs who’ve built and scaled fintech before.
Our Team
The Minds Behind Caban Global Reach
Managing Partner
Michael Cothill
Brings 35+ years of global infrastructure experience—advising governments and enterprises across Africa on telecom, energy, and capital strategy. Leads strategic growth across fintech and emerging market investments as a founding partner.
General Partner
General Partner
A founding partner and early-stage investor with decades of startup experience—combining capital, governance expertise, and hands-on guidance to support executive teams through growth, structure, and strategy. A key force behind portfolio development and founder enablement.
General Partner
Dave Romero
Founding partner and experienced venture builder—previously youngest JSE chairman and leader of a Top 100 company. Combines financial acumen with a passion for inclusive entrepreneurship and sustainable ecosystem development across emerging markets.
General Partner
Ben Botes
Investor and strategist with four successful exits and deep VC experience—driving scale-stage growth at the intersection of capital, clarity, and leadership. Shapes the fund’s vision for global fintech with a deep commitment to impact and inclusive innovation.
Why Us
Why Choose Us
At Caban Global Reach, we don’t just invest—we build lasting partnerships that drive meaningful growth. Our unique approach combines local insight, global networks, and decades of hands-on experience to help fintech ventures scale with purpose and precision.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Proven Track Record – Over 100 years of combined expertise in corporate finance, venture building, and fintech innovation.
- Global + Local Reach – Hubs in Florida, London, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, connecting founders to both emerging and developed markets.
- Founder-Led Insight – We’ve launched, scaled, and exited fintech ventures ourselves—so we understand the real challenges entrepreneurs face.
- Hands-On Governance – Beyond capital, we provide structure, strategy, and guidance that transforms startups into sustainable, scalable businesses.
INNOVATIVE FINTECH VENTURES
With the potential to scale globally and lead in their category
FOUNDED BY BOLD ENTREPRENEURS
Visionary founders driving inclusive, tech-enabled financial systems
WITH A CLEAR IMPACT THESIS
Expanding access to finance and essential services at scale
FROM LATE SEED TO SERIES B
Investments of up to $10M globally
Investment
Investment Thesis
Our thesis is simple: finance is the
foundation—access is the multiplier.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about how Caban Global Reach operates, selects portfolio companies, or supports founders? Here, we answer the most common queries to help you understand our approach to fintech investment, governance, and global impact.
What differentiates Caban Global Reach as a fintech investment fund in today’s market?
Caban Global Reach stands apart by combining founder-led insight with institutional discipline. We operate as a fintech investment fund focused on scalable ventures across Africa and key global markets, leveraging deep sector experience and on-the-ground access. Our partners have launched, scaled, and exited multiple fintech startups—giving us a nuanced understanding of both risk and opportunity. We target entrepreneurs who can translate complex financial innovation into real-world market traction.
How does your fintech investment fund select portfolio companies?
Our selection process is grounded in clear, repeatable signals: structural maturity, cross-market traction, and authentic founder–company alignment. We focus on fintech companies with strong governance, adaptable business models, and teams capable of sustained execution under pressure. Due diligence goes beyond numbers; we look for narrative clarity, long-term resilience, and the ability to drive systemic value across fragmented markets.
What role does Caban play after investing in a fintech venture?
We take an active partnership approach—providing more than capital. Our fintech investment fund delivers hands-on strategic support, founder coaching, and access to proprietary deal flow and growth networks. From regulatory navigation to talent strategy, we help founders de-risk and accelerate every stage of growth. Our commitment is to scale companies that outlast the hype cycle and become infrastructure for the next generation.
Why should institutional LPs and family offices consider fintech investment funds for emerging markets exposure?
Fintech investment funds like Caban offer rare access to high-growth opportunities and market liquidity gaps that traditional capital often overlooks. Our fund unlocks curated exposure to ventures shaping the financial future of Africa and frontier economies—where digital adoption leapfrogs legacy systems. For LPs seeking both impact and superior risk-adjusted returns, a specialized fintech investment fund provides portfolio diversification and direct access to category-defining founders.