CrossBoundary
CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. We are a dynamic, global firm with over 160 investment professionals and 20 offices globally. We have advised on over US$8.7B in transactions in underserved markets globally, which results in an ‘experience curve’ advantage for our clients in the markets we work in. We also differentiate ourselves with our willingness and ability to immerse ourselves in deals on the ground; over 80% of our staff are located full-time in the markets we cover.
Our advisory platform drives impact by acting as a trusted advisor to unlock capital. We provide advisory services to investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers in underserved markets. We provide substantive diligence, analysis and actionable advice to assist investment into a broad range of sectors including Agriculture, Manufacturing, Health, Power and Infrastructure, and Financial Services.
Our investment platforms drive impact by directly deploying capital. CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) invests capital to provide enterprises with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity. Through this work we are delivering on our belief that distributed solar and storage technology can provide a clean path to growth for developing countries. CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA) is unlocking capital for universal electrification in Africa by investing blended capital directly into mini-grid projects serving rural African households and businesses. Through this work we are delivering on our belief that access to electricity is a vital step towards ending poverty. CrossBoundary Educational Infrastructure (CBEI) provides financing and development for high-quality student housing in East Africa, an underserved market which can contribute to the development of human capital and economic growth.
Voting member: Stephen Murray
Member since 2021