Setuka Partners LLP

“Setuka” means “Bridge” in Sanskrit. The name epitomizes what we do in enabling the flow of capital and capacity between the two seemingly parallel and disparate sides of the so-called “developed” and “developing” world. We strongly believe that the persistence of such divide is detrimental to the sustainable development of our planet. We actively work to eliminate this divide and want to see it disappear in our lifetimes. The core belief underlying our work in the facilitation of capital flow across borders is that the divide between “Development Finance” and “Commercial Finance” is artificial. Those focusing on “commercial returns” alone are simply ignoring costs that such single-minded focus imposes on the planet and on that part of the population that happened to be born without a similar access to opportunities. We believe it is not only possible to achieve commercial and developmental results in conjunction, it is the only choice we have if we want future generations to thrive. As part of our mission we (a) Guide emerging market focused investors, fund managers and entrepreneurs in building enduring partnerships (b) Drive fundamental change in the construct, delivery and evaluation of aid and development programs by embedding practical insights from on-ground experience and networks in emerging markets. Appropriate leverage and blending of public and private capital for economic transformation in emerging and fragile countries lies at the core of our work. Our team brings unique experiences and deep insights into how emerging and frontier markets work and, more importantly, how your capital can be made to work to your satisfaction there.