OUR VISION
We believe in the power of impact entrepreneurs to help create more sustainable economies, by building inventive, profitable, and fast-growing companies.
Our mission is to support these innovators by being equally creative in how we deploy capital. We collaborate with commercial investors, development agencies and others to support as many extraordinary entrepreneurs as possible.
Meet our team
Over 20 years operating and investing in emerging markets. Ex-CFO, SKS Microfinance (IPO 2010). Ex-IFC, World Bank. Advisor, Encourage Capital. // WASHINGTON DC //
Gautam Ivatury
// MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER //
// MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER //
20 years running payment and lending businesses in Africa, Latin America & Caribbean e.g. FastCash, MAP. // NEW YORK CITY //
Eli Popack
// MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER //
// MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER //
20 years operating and analyzing, raising capital for lending businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean e.g. FastCash (acq. 2016), Symphony. // NEW YORK CITY //
Chesky Malamud
// MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER //
// MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER // MANAGING PARTNER //
Previously head of impact at Canada’s development finance institution. 20 years in sustainable development with Rainforest Alliance, World Bank, MEDA. // MONTREAL //
Nicole Pasricha
// HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE // HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE // HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE // HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE //
// HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE // HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE // HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE // HEAD OF IMPACT & CLIMATE //
17 years in international finance, with ten years’ experience as CFO of a multinational listed entity. // CAPE TOWN //
Jo Mabin
// CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER //
// CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER //
25+ years experience deploying $1.5B+ of impact investments including as the co-founder of BlueOrchard Finance and Bamboo Capital Partners. // GENEVA //
Jean-Philippe de Schrevel
// MANAGING DIRECTOR // MANAGING DIRECTOR // MANAGING DIRECTOR // MANAGING DIRECTOR //
// MANAGING DIRECTOR // MANAGING DIRECTOR // MANAGING DIRECTOR // MANAGING DIRECTOR //
15 years building data science practices, products and platforms for banks such as American Express, Goldman Sachs, and PNC Bank. // BANGALORE //
Saksham Agrawal
// HEAD OF ANALYTICS // HEAD OF ANALYTICS // HEAD OF ANALYTICS // HEAD OF ANALYTICS //
// HEAD OF ANALYTICS // HEAD OF ANALYTICS // HEAD OF ANALYTICS // HEAD OF ANALYTICS //
Over 14 years of experience structuring investments in emerging markets across various sectors (US DFC), strategic planning, and management consulting. // WASHINGTON DC //
Shirin Jamshidi
// SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS //
// SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS //
10 years experience in investment banking and international finance at BMO Capital Markets, MIGA (World Bank Group), and The Wall Street Journal. // NEW YORK CITY //
Corissa Steiner
// DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS //
// DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS //
Over 8 years of experience in private equity and management consulting across Encourage Capital, Lok Capital, and Alvarez & Marsal. // LONDON //
Aditya Telang
// DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS //
// DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS // DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS //
17 years in sustainable development, focused on the structuring, implementation and financing of nature-based climate solutions. Previously Regional Director for Northern Latin America at leading carbon developer Ecosecurities. // MEDELLIN //
Catalina Mejia
// CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR // CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR // CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR // CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR //
// CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR // CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR // CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR // CARBON TECHNICAL ADVISOR //
11 years in the international finance sphere with a focus on the information technology, trading and service industries. // NEW DELHI //
Shikha Bajaj
// FINANCE MANAGER // FINANCE MANAGER // FINANCE MANAGER // FINANCE MANAGER //
// FINANCE MANAGER // FINANCE MANAGER // FINANCE MANAGER // FINANCE MANAGER //
7 years in team management roles, supporting business development, communications and compliance operations. // HAIFA //
Aviva Dobruskin
// OPERATIONS SPECIALIST // OPERATIONS SPECIALIST // OPERATIONS SPECIALIST // OPERATIONS SPECIALIST //
// OPERATIONS SPECIALIST // OPERATIONS SPECIALIST // OPERATIONS SPECIALIST // OPERATIONS SPECIALIST //