SIMA Funds specializes in impact investing and fund management, integrating financial, social, and environmental objectives. The firm focuses on renewable energy, affordable housing, and financial inclusion.

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Social Investment Managers &amp; Advisors (SIMA Funds) | 11,016 followers on LinkedIn. Developing Collaborative Relationships to Change the World | SIMA is a social asset manager dedicated to improving the lives of our ultimate customers at the Bottom of the Pyramid by providing demand-driven commercial capital and appropriate advisory solutions to create and scale profitable businesses with exemplary financial, social, and environmental impact.

renewable energy | energy transition & sustainability | emerging markets

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Mohsin Mujtaba

Co-Head Risk Management & Compliance | Impact Investments | Sustainable Finance

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VP-South Asia Region-SIMA Funds

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Social Investment Managers & Advisors (SIMA Funds)

We are honored to have been nominated to finalist in the Social Impact Category at the Reuters Events Sustainability Awards 2024! Our CEO, Asad Mahmood , proudly represented SIMA at the award ceremony in London on October 1st. Although we didn't take home the win this time, we are deeply grateful to the organizers for recognizing our commitment and for this incredible opportunity. Congratulations to all the winners! Your achievements inspire us, and we celebrate your success. At SIMA, we remain steadfast in our mission to drive positive change and are excited for the future ahead. Thank you once again to the organizers, our amazing team, and all our supporters for your continued belief in our vision. Reuters Events Sustainable Business #SusAwards2024 #ReutersEvents #Sustainability #SocialImpact #SIMA

Our USD 160M C&I Solar Green Bond is committed to empowering African solar developers with tailored financing solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors. By focusing on projects with capacities of 5 MW or less, we are fostering a more inclusive, sustainable energy future. Ready to make a difference? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e7cicS56 #ImpactInvesting #GreenFinance #SolarEnergy #ESG #Sustainability

SIMA’s Emerging Distributor Finance Fund (EDFF) provides vital financing to small and mid-sized off-grid solar and clean cooking distributors, bridging the debt gap and improving energy access in underserved communities. Through innovative digital solutions, we empower locally-owned, tech-driven businesses with the funding needed to grow, promoting financial inclusion and driving positive change in developing countries. Check the eligibility criteria and apply for funding today: https://lnkd.in/eecyQYfv #SIMAFunds #EDFF #EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #SDGs #ImpactInvesting

We're looking for a dynamic AVP/VP to join our team! Explore the job description and eligibility criteria & apply now: https://lnkd.in/eZ3kcmD4 Join us to drive sustainable growth and unlock new opportunities in emerging markets! #Hiring #VicePresident #AssistantVicePresident #FinanceJobs

Big Announcement! We’re proud to announce that SIMA has competed with leading impact fund managers and won the IFC mandate to manage a $400M Decarbonization of Textile, Apparel & Footwear Suppliers (D-TAFS) Fund! IFC - International Finance Corporation is the anchor investor and co-creator of this fund. D-TAFS is a first-of-its-kind fund that will be a game-changer for the decarbonization of the textile, apparel, and footwear industries, which contribute 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The fund will focus on renewable energy, wastewater recycling, and energy efficiency. With the support of IFC and international Brands, D-TAFS will accelerate sustainable practices across the textile, apparel, and footwear industries, creating a positive environmental impact while driving responsible supply chains. We’re excited to lead this initiative and contribute to a cleaner, greener future for the global fashion and footwear sectors which would require a trillion dollars of investments for decarbonization! #SIMA #IFC #ESG #GreenFinance #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ImpactInvesting

We’re thrilled to announce that SIMA has officially joined the AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association) ! As a member, we’re committed to advancing solar energy solutions across Africa. Together, we can drive innovation, sustainability, and access to clean energy for all. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this incredible journey! #SIMA #AFSIA #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Africa

Hellen Kaara represented SIMA Funds at POWERELEC KENYA 2024 -Driving Energy Revolution in East Africa . She participated in a panel discussion on Net Metering and its impact on Residential and C&I Installations. She joined esteemed panelists Mark Hankins (Advisor at GET.invest ), Patrick Osiemo (GoodWe), and Emmanuel kumuyi (Astronergy), moderated by John Frédérick van Zuylen (AFSIA CEO). The panel explored key insights into the recently gazetted Net Metering Regulations in Kenya, touching on their potential to drive economic growth, the critical role of net metering for financiers, and challenges to successful implementation. Hellen highlighted how net metering benefits prosumers through increased savings, reduced payback periods, incentivized renewable energy adoption, reducing Grid Load and distribution losses and Economic Empowerment for Consumers and other renewable energy stakeholders Hellen also showcased the role of SIMA’s C&I Solar Green Bond in advancing solar energy for commercial and industrial players across Africa. We're proud of Hellen's contributions to this important dialogue, reinforcing SIMA’s commitment to renewable energy solutions for a sustainable future! #SIMAFunds #PowerlecKenya #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #GreenFinance

We're hiring! Join us as an ESG Officer and help drive our mission forward. Discover more about this exciting opportunity: https://lnkd.in/epbrr7bf Apply today! Stay tuned for more great career opportunities! #WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #ESG #SIMACareers #SIMAFunds

Let's remember that our shared humanity transcends borders, titles, and positions. The future is shaped by our collective actions and kindness, not by the power of a few. #Unity #HumanityFirst #DalaiLama

Asad Mahmood

POWERELEC KENYA 2024 -Driving Energy Revolution in East Africa is almost here! From November 13-15, Nairobi will host a premier international exhibition and conference on solar, renewable energy, storage, power, and electrical energy. This event offers a unique platform for delegates to connect with global organizations, suppliers, investors, technology experts, and EPC companies. With over 400 attendees and 50 world-renowned speakers, Powerelec Kenya is the ideal platform to forge new partnerships and drive impactful business deals. We’re thrilled to share that Hellen Kaara from SIMA Funds will be a panelist on Day 2, speaking on net-metering and its impact on residential and C&I solar installations. She will also highlight our Commercial & Industrial Solar Green Bond, aimed at empowering local solar developers across Africa. It’s an honor for SIMA Funds to contribute to this global conversation on sustainable energy. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and explore the future of sustainable energy in Africa. #PowerelecKenya2024 #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #SIMA

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AVP / Credit Analyst at JS Bank

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Insolation Energy is a national solar energy provider and has set up a state of the art fully automatic solar PV module manufacturing.

Early Stage Venture Investors with Investments in Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) is an SEC-registered investment and advisory firm founded in 2015 by Asad Mahmood and Michael Rauenhorst, two highly experienced impact investment managers. With a combined experience of over two decades in state-of-the-art impact investing initiatives, the principals of SIMA Funds have successfully placed over $2 billion in more than 250 social enterprises across 50 countries. SIMA is an innovative and forward-thinking firm that operates across three functional areas: Asset Management, Advisory and Philanthropic Services, and the Establishment of Social Businesses. 

The company promotes impact investments in for-profit businesses that align with financial, social, and environmental goals. SIMA collaborates with individual, institutional, philanthropic, and public sector investors to create market-based investment opportunities with mitigated risk. The primary focus of SIMA is to generate positive economic, social, and environmental impact through well-designed investment funds. Their efforts aim to raise the standard of living for people and communities at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP), with a particular emphasis on solar energy, financial inclusion, and affordable housing sectors in some of the world's poorest countries.  

SIMA Funds maintains a strong local presence, with over 95% of their staff located in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, ensuring deep engagement and understanding of the regions they operate in. SIMA has demonstrated its commitment to advancing impact investing through the establishment of the SIMA Impact Foundation, making early-stage investments to spur the growth of emerging impact sectors. Additionally, SIMA has launched Sow Good Investments, a platform offering investment opportunities to both accredited and non-accredited investors, enabling individuals to contribute to a better world while potentially building wealth for themselves. Through strategic investments and partnerships, SIMA aims to foster sustainable development, empower communities, and address key social and environmental challenges in emerging markets.

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