About
Tim Chambers is co-founder and CEO of Offgrid.Finance, a fintech platform that provides cleantech SMEs in emerging markets with access to capital. He has over 20 years of experience across the finance, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors, has founded three businesses, and has raised debt and equity capital while advising enterprises on growth and investment strategy. Chambers holds an MBA and an MSc in Development Economics, a PMP certificate, and executive coursework in fintech and blockchain, and is fluent in Spanish and English.
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Experience
- Offgrid.FinanceCo-founder, CEOcurrent2020 — presentGreater London
- Cold Storage Finance FacilityFounder, Cold Storage Finance Facilitycurrent2025 — presentZimbabwe
- European Investment Bank (EIB)Consultant finance and investment expertcurrent2025 — present
- UNDP Sierra LeoneConsultant, impact Investmentcurrent2025 — present
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Senior Consultantcurrent2024 — presentZimbabwe
- InspiraFarmsCo-Founder and Directorcurrent2012 — presentKenya
- SADC SecretariatConsultant2024 — 2025
- Value For Women Ltd.Co-Founder2012 — 2023London, England, United Kingdom
- Hubl Logistics LtdStrategy Adviser2020 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
- SGB Capital AfriqueStrategic Advisor2014 — 2015Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs - ANDEChairperson, ANDE Central America and Mexico Regional Chapter2011 — 2015Mexico City Area, Mexico
- Knowledge MarketFounder and Director of the Knowledge Market (knowledge-market.info)2011 — 2014Latin America
- Oxfam InternationalEnterprise and Markets Advisor2008 — 2012
- New Economics FoundationResearcher: local economic development2006 — 2008
- Octavia Hill EstatesDeveloped an e-commerce platform for rental property2004 — 2006London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Urban FuturesResearcher Urban Economic Development2004 — 2006
- African Foundation for DevelopmentBusiness Coach2002 — 2004
- Archetype SolutionsFounder and Director2001 — 2004
Skills & more
Investment StrategiesManagementLeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic ConsultingResearch and Development (R&D)Analytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementStrategic PartnershipsFundraising
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FinanceFinancial AnalysisBusiness AnalysisSME sectorClimate Change ImpactsEmerging MarketsProgram ManagementDevelopment EconomicsCapacity BuildingStrategyInternational DevelopmentSocial EnterpriseLanguages English · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tim Chambers?
- Tim Chambers is co-founder and CEO of Offgrid.Finance, a fintech platform that provides cleantech SMEs in emerging markets with access to capital. He has over 20 years of experience across the finance, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors, has founded three businesses, and has raised debt and equity capital while advising enterprises on growth and investment strategy. Chambers holds an MBA and an MSc in Development Economics, a PMP certificate, and executive coursework in fintech and blockchain, and is fluent in Spanish and English.
- Where does Tim Chambers work?
- Tim Chambers is Founder of Offgrid.
- What companies did Tim Chambers found?
- Tim Chambers founded Offgrid.
- Where did Tim Chambers go to school?
- Tim Chambers studied at UCL (MSc, Development Economics); Open University Business School (MBA, Finance and Strategy); University of Cape Town (BA, Human Geography and Social Psychology).
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