Over 18 years of diverse professional experience spanning impact investing & blended finance, economic development, and investment banking. As an Associate Director with Acumen India, I led the Agriculture and Clean Energy Practices, focusing on sourcing, screening, and closing high-impact investments, developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and ecosystem players, and driving thought leadership to amplify Acumen's work in the sectors. Prior to Acumen, I worked with TechnoServe India, leading projects that focus on the design and implementation of business-oriented strategies for poverty alleviation.Previously, I spent 5 years working as an investment banker, where I worked on a diverse set of equity fundraising transactions across a broad range of industries.Key Skills: Impact Investing, Blended Finance, Transaction Structuring, Financial Analysis, Valuation Models, Business Planning, Fund Raising, Fundamental Analysis, Due Diligence, Project Management, Impact Evaluation, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Strategy Formulation