CrossBoundary Advisory

According to WWF, we've lost 20% of the Brazilian Amazon since the 1970s. Yet we're optimistic that a sustainable future for this critical ecosystem is within reach. 🌳 Our new report with USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (USAID CFDA) reveals untapped opportunities in the Amazon's bioeconomy - and how strategic investment can drive both returns and regeneration. Key investment gaps for nature-based businesses: 🔺Smaller deal sizes, particularly those below US$1M, face significant challenges in securing capital 🔺Intermediate ticket sizes between US$5-10M struggle to secure flexible debt or equity, as larger impact funds prefer bigger deals to justify transaction costs 🔺The market needs fit-for-purpose credit enhancement and risk mitigation tools. The majority of businesses – big and small – often lack the collateral required by most lenders, limiting their ability to access financing Innovative financial structures like donor-backed credit guarantees and first-loss capital tranches can help unlock private investment to scale nature-based businesses in the Amazon. Read the full report for a comprehensive investment landscape and recommendations: https://lnkd.in/d9uFag8z Together, we can accelerate investment that benefits people and the planet. #AmazonBioeconomy #ImpactInvesting #NatureFinance Marília dos Reis Martins, Loïc Porte & Jonathan Duarte

As the world races to decarbonize, hydropower offers a proven solution for clean, dispatchable energy storage - yet remains chronically underfunded. Its unique ability to provide long-duration storage and flexible power generation makes it essential for integrating low-cost wind and solar at scale. However, despite these critical advantages, hydropower faces a significant funding gap. Traditional financing through government budgets is increasingly constrained, while high upfront costs have deterred many private investors from entering the sector. Our latest whitepaper reveals financing solutions to mobilize private capital into hydropower at scale by leveraging capital markets. Read it here: bit.ly/3ZX4NrM #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateFinance #Hydropower #ClimateAction

I was grateful to have been invited to the #MitigationWorkProgram as a member of the Financial Advisory Panel for the Pitch Hub - "From Concept to Finance: Preparation and Planning" during the fourth #investment-focused event, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month. The #MWP was established in 2021 and operationalized in 2022 during COP 27 in Egypt, to scale up climate mitigation activities, with the mandate to hold at least two global dialogues and investment-focused events every year. The Pitch Hub provided interested Parties with the opportunity to share project ideas with investors, financial institutions, and other policymakers to facilitate investment in project preparation.  As a Financial Advisory Panelist, I had the chance to review and provide feedback to a range of exciting proposals by various countries that were shortlisted by the program. The proposals included: 🐂 organic #waste treatment in the Gambia 🚢 #port electrification project in Mauritius ☀🌽Agro-#solar project in Armenia 🚗 green #transport project in Bhutan Some key common recommendations for participants of the pitch hub included: 💵 Ensuring a clear and viable business model, a strong project sponsor, and driving projects towards self-sustainability by taking advantage of income generating opportunities in projects, where possible 🤝 Leveraging public-private-partnerships to be able to share the risk and return of projects with the private sector and to be able to leverage the strengths and expertise of both the public and the private sector 💰 Ensuring that grant funding is only requested and used for highly impactful activities, and ones that cannot mobilize private capital, and prioritizing #blendedfinance solutions, given the limited availability of grant funding   Congratulations to the co-chairs Dr. Amr Osama Abdel-Aziz and Lola Vallejo for hosting a great 2-day event and a big thank you for the invitation, and to our Pitch Hub facilitator Ana Vukoje for running a seamless process. Excited to continue the dialogue and work with several key stakeholders at #COP29 in #Baku later this year, alongside my colleagues Nandini Chaudhury and Kate Wharton. Please do reach out if you plan to be there and we would be happy to connect! #climatechange #energytransition #UNFCCC CrossBoundary Advisory

In the Caribbean, marine and coastal ecosystems generate billions annually through tourism alone while supporting critical local livelihoods and regional economic development. However, pollution, waste generation, and unsustainable fishing practices are threatening these vital natural assets and their economic potential. CrossBoundary is proud to be working alongside the Pan American Development Foundation to support USAID's Caribbean Sustainable Ecosystems Activity. We recently attended the program’s launch in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇲 and Jamaica 🇯🇲. Initially, we are providing support to the program in two key areas: 1. Pipeline development of investable opportunities 2. Creation of innovative blended financing structures The program targets three strategic objectives with clear investment potential: ✅ Marine-protected area management optimization ✅ Commercial-scale waste management solutions ✅ Sustainable fisheries development At the launch event in Jamaica, Jamie McInerney, our Head of Caribbean Advisory, presented our investment framework for sustainable marine initiatives: ➡ Tier 1 - Quick wins: Actions that companies or private enterprises can take with a clear, short-term return on investment, such as eliminating single-use plastics or transitioning to solar power ➡ Tier 2 - Long-term ROI: Actions that could result in long-term return on investment for an enterprise but require access to capital and technical assistance, like building anaerobic digesters to turn food waste into energy ➡ Tier 3 - Blended finance: Actions that need capital and expertise but don't generate a clear financial return on investment, such as mangrove restoration, which benefits tourism and biodiversity in the long term. Blended finance plays an essential role in this tier to motivate long-term thinking of private enterprises and improve the profitability of these investments Looking to explore investment opportunities in the Caribbean's Blue Economy or Climate Resilience sectors? Connect with: Jamie McInerney - Head of Caribbean Advisory Veronica Hildenbrand - Senior Investment Associate #ClimateFinance #BlueEconomy #NatureBasedSolutions #CaribbeanInvestment Images courtesy of Pan American Development Foundation.

Nature-based solutions are increasingly seen as powerful tools for addressing biodiversity loss and achieving climate impact. Join Marília dos Reis Martins, Managing Director of our Natural Capital team, alongside an expert panel for this critical discussion on unlocking the potential of natural finance 🌿. #COP16Colombia #NatureFinance

🚨Job alert! Our Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia (MENACA) practice is hiring.   We are excited to announce two openings for our Ramallah, Palestine 🇵🇸 office. The successful candidates will focus on mobilizing finance for impactful infrastructure, industrial, and technology projects in Palestine and the region: 🔹 Principal 🔹 Analyst or Associate   For both roles, we seek candidates with: - Global experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar - Deep understanding of Palestine’s political, economic, and social context   For the Principal role, candidates should also bring:  - A robust network in the region's financial services sector and deep investment landscape knowledge - Proven track record successfully managing clients and projects, raising funds, and building high-performing teams - Exceptional diplomatic skills and experience negotiating among diverse stakeholders in government and industry   Visit our careers page to learn more about these roles and how to apply:  ➡ Principal: https://lnkd.in/dhzV3VMy ➡ Analyst/Associate: https://lnkd.in/dc4fK-Gs   #hiring #palestine

#Crossboundary, along with Concordia, the Cámara de Comercio de Cali, and Latimpacto, is hosting a roundtable event in Cali, tomorrow, October 25th, 2024, to discuss innovative financial mechanisms that can help close the biodiversity funding gap. This high-level conversation will bring together thought leaders, corporates, public officials, impact investors, and environmental advocates to explore how scalable financial models, like green bonds and blended finance, can protect and restore ecosystems, especially in Latin America. Following the roundtable, we will be hosting a cocktail reception from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 🔍 Topic: Ecosystem conservation, bioeconomy, and nature-based solutions. Congratulations to CrossBoundary Group and CrossBoundary Advisory for hosting this incredible conversations. #COP16 #Latimpacto

Will I see you at COP16 in Cali this week? Tomorrow, I'll be participating in a panel on innovative financial strategies for biodiversity conservation. This event brings together experts from various sectors to explore market-based approaches and incentives that can drive meaningful environmental protection. I'm looking forward to great conversations and new connections. You can register for the panel here: https://lnkd.in/g34pph5E CrossBoundary Advisory minkadev Oscar Orrego Ana López Alejandro Gutiérrez Gabriela Weber de Morais Julieta Osornio Colín Citlali Cortés Montaño #COP16 #Cali2024

🌎 #COP16Colombia kicks off today! This year’s event, known as "La COP de la gente" (COP of the people), highlights the need for nature-positive solutions that protect biodiversity and drive sustainable development. Our team is committed to bridging the biodiversity and nature financing gap across diverse ecosystems. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect for a coffee and discuss how we can drive more investment into protecting nature and regenerating ecosystems. We’ll be participating in events in the Blue and Green zones in partnership with Latimpacto, Concordia, African Natural Capital Alliance, and others. On Friday, we’re excited to launch a new report on private sector investment opportunities in the Amazon, highlighting how nature-based solutions can unlock sustainable growth in one of the world’s most critical biomes. Reach out to Daniel Callamand, Jonathan Duarte, and Marília dos Reis Martins directly to explore how we can drive more investment into protecting nature and regenerating ecosystems worldwide. #Biodiversity #NatureInvesting #SustainableDevelopment #RegenerativeEconomy

Join our team! CrossBoundary Advisory is hiring a full-time Principal for our East Africa Advisory team. The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and the successful candidate will lead a transaction advisory team and oversee mandate execution in investment facilitation, commercial due diligence, and market studies.  We are looking for candidates with: ➡ Extensive experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar ➡ Track record of developing new business opportunities & strategic partnerships ➡ Knowledge of the East African investment landscape ➡ Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, preferably in fast-moving and complex environments Find out more about the role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dCVGgjY6 #nowhiring #jobalert #nairobi