ThirdWay Partners

Last week, we hosted Dean Carlisle, founder of Lessons in Conservation, in our town hall series: Thinking the Third Way 🌍 Dean’s passion for conservation is truly inspiring. He shared his journey growing up at Phinda Private Game Reserve, where his early experiences with wildlife ignited a lifelong dedication to conservation. Dean’s commitment to making a difference shines through his work with Lessons in Conservation, which focuses on educating and inspiring children, particularly from underprivileged communities, to protect and cherish the natural world. One of the many highlights of Dean's talk was his powerful story of Philemon, a blind student in Zimbabwe, who delivered a heartfelt speech about his love for conservation, entirely memorised. Dean emphasised the importance of creating positive, hands-on experiences for young people, because "people will only fall in love with something if they’re exposed to it." Philemon's determination to learn and express his passion for wildlife, despite his blindness, underscored Dean’s point that making a difference doesn’t require fitting in—it requires commitment, energy, and heart. This story truly resonated with our team and was a highlight of an inspiring session. Our team left the session inspired by Dean’s reminder that while we can either "fit in or change the world, we can’t do both." We’re grateful to Dean and Lessons in Conservation for joining us and opening our series with such an impactful conversation. We look forward to continuing this journey of learning from brilliant minds who push boundaries and inspire change. #ThinkingTheThirdWay #ThirdWayPartners #Conservation #Leadership #Inspiration #LessonsInConservation #Sustainability #Wildlife #YouthEmpowerment

Celebrating Growth at ThirdWay 🎉 Join us in congratulating Sandra Chawatama, Silvana Bianca Chiluvane, and Marla Tembe on their well-deserved promotions to Analysts! These advancements are a testament to their exceptional contributions, and we’re excited to see the continued positive impact they’ll have within our firm. #TeamThirdWay #TWP #TeamPromotion

We are pleased to announce Azmyra Merchant's promotion to Associate Director 🎉 Azmyra's hard work and dedication have earned her this well-deserved advancement. Her contributions have been invaluable to our team, and we are excited to see her continue driving success in her new role. #TeamThirdWay #TWP #TeamPromotion

Celebrating 25,000 Followers! 🎉 We are thrilled that our LinkedIn community has grown 25,000 strong! This figure represents much more than just a number—it reflects the strength of our collective action and shared vision. To our new followers, welcome aboard! We encourage you to dive into our content, share your insights, and join our mission to shape a better world. As our community grows, so does our combined potential to create meaningful change. For a deeper look into our work and the impact we strive to achieve, visit our website: Thirdway.earth. Together, let’s build a brighter future! #ThirdWay #TWP #25KFollowers #ImpactInvesting #SustainableDevelopment

Join us in welcoming Adriano Uaeca Jr to our team! 🎉 Adriano has joined our Advisory team as an Associate Director and will be based in our Maputo office. With a background in engineering, valuable experience in the energy transition sector, and fresh insights from his recently completed MBA, Adriano’s wealth of knowledge and expertise will be a great addition to our team. Welcome, Adriano! We are glad to have you with us and look forward to the contributions you'll make. #TeamThirdWay #TWP #NewTeamMember

This week Nick Tunnicliffe, a Director in our Asset Management Team, attended the UN Tourism's 2nd Regional Conference on Brand Africa where he was a part of a panel discussion titled “Exploring New Horizons: Revolutionizing Tourism Investments for Positive Change and Benefit of All in Africa”.   The aim of the panel was to explore innovative approaches to tourism investments that can drive positive change and benefit all stakeholders in Zambia and Africa. The panel discussion, expertly moderated by Catalina Restrepo deep dived into strategies that can revolutionize the tourism sector, making it more sustainable, inclusive, and profitable. The discussion highlighted the need for forward-thinking investments that not only focus on profit but also prioritize sustainability, community benefit, and inclusivity within the tourism sector.   Thank you to all the panellists for their contributions to this critical discussion. #ImpactInvesting #UNTourism #ThirdWay #TWP  

Join us in welcoming Mbete Mumo to our team! 🎉 Mbete has joined us as an Executive Assistant and will be based in our Nairobi office. With a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and valuable experience in client relations, management, and marketing, we are thrilled to have her on board. Welcome, Mbete! We look forward to achieving great things together. #TeamThirdWay #TWP #Welcome #NewTeamMember

Last week our colleague Maarten Weehuizen presented at an intimate event hosted by ASN Impact Investors for representatives of some of the leading Dutch pension funds, focussed on investing in biodiversity. Together with San Lie we spoke about how the Africa Conservation & Community Tourism Fund aims to, directly and indirectly, safeguard and ultimately grow biodiversity in key natural landscapes in sub-Saharan Africa. The key takeaway? “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good!”. Biodiversity investing is at a very early stage, and we don’t have all the answers yet, but the downside of inaction can often be much greater… #biodiversity #impactinvesting #ASNimpactinvestors #ThirdWay #TWP

“ThirdWay’s biggest asset is its people. I work with a team that energises me every day.” - Gonçalo Neves-Correia Last week, our CEO, Gonçalo Neves-Correia, spoke at INSEAD in Fontainebleau as part of a leadership series connecting MBA students with CEOs. He shared his professional journey and the evolution of ThirdWay, highlighting his decision to pivot from a mainstream finance career, the forward-thinking vision of ThirdWay, and the crucial role of surrounding yourself with the right people. Thank you Mark Stabile, Charles Galunic, Lucy Maitland Walker, and Nicolas Pozzo di Borgo for the warm welcome. Many thanks to participating GEMBA students and alumni for the engaging conversation! #BusinessLeadership #ThirdWay #TWP #CEO #Inspiration #CareerJourney #BusinessGrowth #INSEAD #MBA 

Yesterday, our CEO Gonçalo Neves-Correia spoke at the event “Africa: Tierra de Oportunidades” (translated into “Africa, Land of Opportunities”) hosted by Afi in Madrid together with María Ángeles León López from Global Social Impact Investments and Jose Villena from COFIDES.   During the session, Gonçalo shared insights he has gained while navigating the investment landscape across Africa. He noted, “We have a positive view of the different investment theses available on the continent, driven by demand or natural resources. The key is to build a structure that has realistic, context-specific expectations on both the time horizons and the capital required.” He shared that, “While there is an exaggerated risk perception from international investors when it comes to investing in African countries, risk mitigation remains very important. I encourage those in this space to spend time speaking to stakeholders to understand the ecosystem and solutions.”   Thank you to the organisers and to all who attended. We truly enjoyed the conversation and look forward to continuing our engagement on this fascinating topic. Mariana Ferreira Lucía González Rodríguez-Sahagún #Africa #SustainableDevelopment #Impactinvestment