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§ Venture Capital · Taiwan, Jiangsu, China
An investment company providing capital to support entrepreneur growth for marginalized communities, driven by faith and justice.
Dorcas Investments operates as the financial and entrepreneurial support arm of an undisclosed location Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting persecuted populations and marginalized communities. The entity recently partnered with the nonprofit group Come Over and Help to launch SharInvest, a dedicated investment vehicle designed to stimulate entrepreneurial growth and sustainable change in developing regions. Operating primarily through donor funding, the organization has sustained its global relief and economic development operations for 45 years as of 2025, initially focusing its early aid efforts on countries such as Romania and Russia. The broader organization's strategic direction is currently overseen by Chief Executive Officer Agnes Kroese, who manages its ongoing transition toward professionalized economic interventions. The original humanitarian enterprise was founded in 1980 by Dirk Jan Groot and Janneke Groot, who left their paid jobs following their earlier CFACC initiative.
Dorcas Investments has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Series B in The News Lens in March 2017.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2017 | The News Lens | $2.0M Series B | Wiskey Capital | Alice SUN, Edgar Chiu, Irene Chen, Victor Chen, WEI Shang, AngelVest天使谷, Marcus Brauchli, Trinity Investment, Walden International |