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Nexus for Development

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Phnom Penh · Seed · 17 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Nexus for Development addresses the uneven impact of climate change on marginalized communities in developing economies by financing eco-friendly initiatives such as carbon offset projects that improve access to clean water, energy, and waste management. Drawing on a decade of experience in carbon markets and impact investing, the organization builds strategic financial partnerships spanning carbon buyers, international funders, and project partners, with a focus on low-carbon climate projects across Southeast Asia. It offers carbon finance services, impact fund management, and project financing to scale sustainable enterprises, aiming to deliver measurable environmental and social benefits for both people and the planet.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Phnom Penh, KH
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Founded
2009
AUM
$25M
Tracked investments
6

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website
Laura Alsenas· Executive Director
Ben Jeffreys· Board Directorin
Chanvibol Meng· Technical Services Managerin
Esther Rohena· Head of Carbon Financein
Jeffrey Lamb· Board Directorin
Jochen Nimtschek· Board Directorin
Josh Arnett· Head of Impact Investmentin
Lester Ang· Board Directorin
Michelle Lowery· Head of Marketingin
Mike Cipresso· Board Chairin
Monichesda Nem· Senior Marketing Executivein
Rachel Pringle· Board Directorin
Silke Neugebohrn· Carbon Portfolio Managerin
Sovanna Mean· Carbon Finance Project Managerin
Suy Choup· Head of HR and Operationin
Theary Khut· Finance and Administration Managerin
Thomas Blackburn· Board Directorin

Investments · 6 tracked

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AgCoTech

Agri-tech enterprise in Lao PDR working on clean energy and methane reduction.

Egreen

Biogas solutions turning waste to watt in Vietnam; funded via Pioneer Facility.

HUSK

Improving soil health for better farming in Cambodia; funded via Pioneer Facility.

iFarmer

Agri-tech innovator in Bangladesh; funded via Pioneer Facility.

Straw Innovations

Green rice drying technology in the Philippines; funded via Kiva.

Techno Hill

Solar microgrid expansion in Myanmar; funded via Pioneer Facility.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Nexus for Development invest at?
Nexus for Development invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Nexus for Development focus on?
Nexus for Development focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Nexus for Development located?
Nexus for Development is headquartered in Phnom Penh, KH.

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