Barry Palte

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Ambassador @ Investors for Climate
Sydney, NSW, AU
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Greater Sydney Area, Australia, Australia
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About Barry Palte

My passion for impact investing is reflected in my focus on investing in, and working with, disruptive technology companies and projects which have a major impact on:1. Health of People 2. Health of PlanetAs Emeritus Chairman of the International Association of Investment Bankers (now renamed Orion International Advisors www.orion-ia.com), a global network of investment banks with member firms in USA, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Japan, India, Brazil, China and Australia, my global relationships and team provide a powerful platform to generate superb investment returns while managing risk and delivering social outcomes which map explicitly to Sustainable Development Goals. Social impact and leading investment returns are not mutually exclusive!

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Investors for Climate

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Barry Palte Work Experience Details
  • Investors For Climate
    Ambassador
    Investors For Climate
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
  • Eq Capital Partners
    Chairman
    Eq Capital Partners Mar 2019 - Present
    EQ Capital Partners is a private investment group working with long term trusted global investment partners to deliver positive social impact and quality investment outcomes. We invest in, and partner with, globally focused high quality teams based on a relationship of ethics, trust and shared values using an investment framework which tightly manages risk and maps outcomes explicitly to UN Sustainable Development Goals and other social impact investment metrics.
  • Investors For Climate
    Ambassador
    Investors For Climate Jun 2024 - Present
    Investors for Climate events deep dive into the latest trends in climate innovation such as deep climate tech, renewable energy, direct air capture, sustainable mobility, low-carbon manufacturing, regenerative agriculture and more. We also invite participants to make climate commitments.We curate intimate, closed-door networking events focused on climate investment opportunities attended by family offices, sovereign wealth funds, venture capitalists, angel investors, private wealth management advisors, ultra high net worth individuals as well as public sector leaders actively investing into sustainability. This is an opportunity to learn and network with peers. Our events are held across key financial centres worldwide: New York City / San Francisco / London / Paris / Berlin / Zurich / Dubai / Singapore / Hong Kong / Sydney / Melbourne.
  • Gpn Vaccines
    Founding Director And Chairman Of The Audit And Risk Committee
    Gpn Vaccines Aug 2017 - Present
    Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory, Au
    GPN Vaccines has developed world leading technology to solve the global health problem of pneumococcal disease which kills millions of people each year. I am a founding board member and working closely with the CEO of GPN to deliver a global development plan for the company targeting the US$10bn pneumococcal disease vaccine market
  • Newwave Biotech
    Chairman And Co-Founder
    Newwave Biotech Jan 2021 - Present
    NewWave Biotech has developed Biodynamic soil enhancement technology which regenerates soil quality, enhances photosynthesis, increases crop yields and quality, reduces water usage and has the potential to capture and store carbon at scale. With a global team in place, New Wave Biotech's natural biological solutions are well positioned to support Food Security and assist with the regeneration of our fragile Planet.
  • Impact Rooms
    Chairman
    Impact Rooms Dec 2021 - Present
    Impact Rooms has developed an AI driven investment technology platform to connect innovation ecosystems around the world. Our AI Copilot is leading the 4th Wave in investment technology, providing a unified system to connect entrepreneurs, innovation, capital and partners. After a very successful pilot in Africa, Impact Rooms is now rolling our technology out globally.
  • Mustgrow Biologics Corp
    Global Advisory Board
    Mustgrow Biologics Corp Sep 2020 - Present
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Ca
    MustGrow is a publicly traded (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQB: MGROF) (FSE: 0C0) agriculture biotech company focused on providing natural science-based biological solutions for high value crops, including fruits & vegetables. MustGrow has designed and owns a United States EPA-approved natural solution that uses the mustard seed's natural defence mechanism to protect plants from pests and diseases
  • Horasis
    Co-Chair, Horasis India Meeting
    Horasis Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
    Kreuzlingen , Thurgau, Ch
    Co-Chair of the 2023 Horasis India Meeting held in Adelaide Australia, which brought together global leaders in Politics, Business, Investment and Innovation. Horasis is the Global Visions Community which holds select events around the world each year. https://horasis.org/horasis-india-meeting/
  • Contour Companies
    Chief Investment Officer
    Contour Companies Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
    Contour Companies is a fully vertically integrated real estate group focused on restoring and uplifting communities. Contour has renovated over 100,000 apartments and generates exceptional investment returns combined with direct positive social impact. www.contourcompanies.com
  • Top Tier Impact
    Community Member
    Top Tier Impact Jun 2020 - Mar 2023
    Top Tier Impact (TTI) is a global members only community for investors, entrepreneurs and professionals who are focused on solving the critical issues of our time. The group’s mission is to accelerate the mainstream adoption of impact and sustainability as the way of running and investing in companies, and includes active members based in 24 countries across the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Participants oversee some of the leading impact funds and most impactful companies in the world focused on progressive environmental, humanitarian and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) initiatives.
  • Un World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards
    Member, Judging Committee
    Un World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
    Member of the Judging Panel which selected the finalists for the UN World Food Forum 2022 Startup Innovation Awards. https://www.world-food-forum.org/news/detail/finalists-announced-for-2022-world-food-forum-startup-innovation-awards-powered-by-extreme-tech-challenge-(xtc)/en
  • Extreme Tech Challenge
    Member, Healthtech Selection Committee
    Extreme Tech Challenge Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
    Palo Alto, California, Us
    Member of the Selection Committee selecting the Top 3 companies for the HealthTech finals of the 2022 Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC). XTC is the world's largest Startup Competition for Purpose-Driven Companies. In 2022, over 4,500 companies from around the world entered XTC.
  • Extreme Tech Challenge
    Chair, Agtech, Food & Water Selection Committee
    Extreme Tech Challenge Apr 2021 - Jul 2022
    Palo Alto, California, Us
    Chair of the Selection Committee selecting the Top 3 companies for the Agtech, Food and Water finals of the 2021 and 2022 Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC). XTC is the world's largest Startup Competition for Purpose-Driven Companies. In 2021, over 4,000 companies from around the world entered XTC.
  • Aionious
    Member Of The Board Of Advisors
    Aionious Mar 2019 - Oct 2020
    Aionious is a Healthcare investment platform headquartered in Hong Kong which focuses on leveraging advanced healthcare technologies in fast growing global markets
  • Waranga Green Energy
    Co-Owner
    Waranga Green Energy Aug 2016 - Aug 2020
    Waranga Green Energy is developing the first project of its kind in Australia integrating Organic Waste Management with the production of Renewable Energy, co-located with indoor greenhouses to produce leafy green vegetables. The biogass facility produces renewable energy, C02, heat and organic fertiliser which are then used to drive production of "grow to order" leafy green vegetables. The project delivers a socially responsible "circular green economy" solution - creating a new infrastructure asset class. I have been responsible for developing the overall project structure and financing and driving all key strategic discussions.
  • Australia China Business Council
    Member, Financial Services Committee
    Australia China Business Council Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
    Founded in 1973, the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) actively promotes two-way trade and investment, and economic cooperation and understanding, between the business communities of Australia and China. ACBC plays an influential role as an advisor to the Australian Government on commercial relations with China. The by invitation Financial Services Committee was established to develop cooperation in the financial services industry between Australia and China, with a particular focus on the sharing of governance structures, business models, adoption of technology and cross border deals.
  • Bluemount Capital
    Founder And Executive Deputy Chairman
    Bluemount Capital Apr 2010 - Feb 2019
    Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Au
    Responsible for the growth and development of BlueMount Capital, an international investment banking business with offices in Australia and China. BlueMount is the Australian member firm of the International Association of Investment Bankers (IAIB - now renamed Orion International). I was invited by my global peers to serve as the Global Chairman of IAIB and grew IAIB into new countries including France, Italy, Brazil, China and Japan.
  • International Association Of Investment Bankers
    Co-Chairman
    International Association Of Investment Bankers May 2016 - Nov 2018
    In 1994, a select group of investment bankers met to explore how to effectively collaborate on cross-border transactions. From that meeting, several shared beliefs emerged: the importance of professional ethics, a duty to deliver the highest level of personal attention to clients, and the belief that boutique banks are best suited to meet the unique investment banking needs of cross border and emerging growth companies.Member firms share resources and expertise to close better deals, obtain optimal financing, and deliver greater value to our clients. With member firms in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia the IAIB provides exceptional global connections and new investment perspectives.IAIB has now been renamed Orion International Advisors www.orion-ia.com
  • Australia China Research Institute
    Chairman'S Council
    Australia China Research Institute Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
    The Australia China Research Institute was established by an ex-Foreign Minister of Australia to provide balanced insights into the critical relationship between Australia and China. I was invited to join the "by-invitation only" Chairman's Council made up of prominent Australian and Chinese business people.
  • Eq Capital
    Ceo And Founder
    Eq Capital Aug 1999 - Mar 2010
    EQ Capital was established to provide innovative advisory and investment solutions to fast growing companies in Australia, particularly those with a focus on developing innovative industry focused technology solutions. EQ was the first investor in Distra which developed from a start-up to be one of the leading payments infrastructure enterprise software companies in the world. EQ also invested in the Bevwizz Group and assisted with the restructure and growth of Bevwizz into the leading equipment solutions provider in Australia to the food, beverage and hospitality industries. EQ also established a strong platform to support cross border investment opportunities between Australia and China. EQ was also responsible, amongst other advisory projects, for the Management Buy Out of the Tyco mining services business in Indonesia.
  • Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
    Head Of Strategy, Bus Dev And M&A, Funds Management And Insurance
    Commonwealth Bank Of Australia 1996 - 1999
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    As one of the six members of the executive committee responsible for running Commonwealth Bank's funds management and insurance businesses in Australia and Asia, I had overall responsibility for developing the strategy for the business in close collaboration with the Group CEO and Board. I also had responsibility for assessing and executing all M&A and strategic partnering for these businesses. Successful deals I ran included the acquisition of Commonwealth Funds Management (CFM) in a consortium with Westfield from the Australian Federal Government. CFM was a $7bn funds manager responsible for managing public sector superannuation and a predecessor to the Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund.
  • Lend Lease
    Executive Committee, Mlc Wholesale Funds Management
    Lend Lease 1988 - 1996
    Barangaroo, Nsw, Au
    MLC is Australia's third largest funds manager. I had a broad range of roles there, culminating in being on the executive committee of the wholesale funds management business and head of the group insurance business.

Barry Palte Skills

Private Equity Mergers And Acquisitions Strategy Ipo Business Strategy Investments Business Development Funding Strategic Partnerships Asset Management Investment Banking Capital Markets Start Ups Venture Capital Private Placements Finance International Relations Entrepreneurship Capital Corporate Finance Restructuring Equities Financial Structuring Structured Finance Corporate Development China Business Development Divestitures Mergers Asset Managment

Barry Palte Education Details

  • University Of Cape Town
    University Of Cape Town
    Actuarial Science
  • Institute And Faculty Of Actuaries
    Institute And Faculty Of Actuaries
    Actuarial Professional Qualification
  • Institute Of Actuaries Of Australia
    Institute Of Actuaries Of Australia
    Actuarial Professional Qualification

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