responsAbility

responsAbility Investments AG is an impact asset manager based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in major cities across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The firm specializes in managing over USD 3 billion in assets, primarily invested in high-impact companies across 90 emerging economies. responsAbility focuses on sectors such as financial inclusion, sustainable food, and climate finance, aligning its investments with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since its inception in 2003, the firm has disbursed over USD 10 billion in private debt and equity, targeting non-listed companies in areas like agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare. responsAbility typically invests between USD 0.25 million and USD 25 million, seeking to support organizations that contribute to sustainable development. The firm is owned by a mix of Swiss and international financial institutions, private investors, and its employees, and operates under the oversight of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Anand Chandani

Global Head of Agriculture Debt and Regional Director

Akshay Dua

HEAD OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRIVATE EQUITY APAC

Michael Fiebig

Head Financial Institutions Equity

Patrik Huber

Regional Director of Africa

Simon Hummel

Investment Professional

Enrique Hurtado

Regional Director

Cécile Koller

Regional Director of Latin America

Rochus Mommartz

Chief Execuitve Officer and Member of the Executive Management

Joseph Nganga

Regional Director Africa and Co Head Africa Energy Equity

Stefan Petter

Head Finance

Roland Pfeuti

Chief Investment Officer

Marco Rosini

Director of Sustainable Agri-Business

Maud Savary-Mornet

Regional Director, Asia Pacific

Rik Vyverman

Head Agriculture Equity and Ventures

Past deals in Zurich

Koa Switzerland

Venture Round in 2023
Koa Switzerland GmbH, established in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich with an additional office in Achimota, Ghana, specializes in producing cocoa fruit juice, marketed under the name Koa Pure. The company captures this unique juice directly from cocoa farms in Ghana's rainforests, working closely with local small-scale farmers to ensure hygienic and environmentally sustainable extraction processes. By integrating traditional organic farming practices with modern technology, Koa Switzerland aims to minimize food waste and enhance the livelihoods of rural communities. The cocoa juice, derived from the pulp surrounding cocoa beans, not only introduces a new exotic flavor to consumers but also serves as an additional income source for farmers, creating jobs and promoting a sustainable agricultural model. This approach respects traditional farming methods while significantly increasing the utilization of cocoa fruit, showcasing a commitment to both quality and community development.