GAWA Capital

🌟 Get to Know Maria de Palacio, Our CFO/COO🌟 We’re thrilled to share an insightful conversation with María de Palacio, GAWA Capital’s Chief Financial and Operations Officer. In this exclusive interview, María reflects on her inspiring journey to GAWA, drawing from her rich professional experience to shed light on the driving forces behind our work. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 Blended Finance at the Core: María highlights the transformative power of combining public and private investors, with a special nod to the first-loss tranche in the Huruma Fund—a prime example of how innovative structures can unlock capital for impactful investments. 🔹 Beyond the Balance Sheet: She underscores the importance of integrating technical assistance projects with investments. This unique approach doesn’t just generate returns—it fosters long-term, sustainable impact. María’s insights are a testament to GAWA’s mission to drive social and environmental progress through innovative finance. 🌍💡 Want to dive deeper into her story and our impact? Check out our 2023 Impact Report for all the details: https://lnkd.in/eigatRiy #BlendedFinance #ImpactInvesting #ImpactLeadership Huruma Fund COFIDES

We're thrilled to share a special interview with José García Fernández, our Director of Transformation at GAWA Capital! 🎙️ In this insightful conversation, José takes us through his inspiring journey — from working in agriculture and NGOs to joining GAWA. 🚜🌍 His extensive experience has shaped his belief in the power of capacity building combined with smart investments to drive meaningful and sustainable impact. 💡💰 José also provides a glimpse into the incredible work of his department, which plays a pivotal role in shaping GAWA’s approach to fostering transformative change. His passion and dedication truly highlight why building strong foundations and empowering stakeholders are essential for creating lasting impact. 💪 🗞️ If you’re inspired by José’s story, we invite you to dive into our 2023 Impact Report — a comprehensive look at how we’re making a difference and delivering on our mission. 📖 Click here to read the report and discover how GAWA is driving transformative impact: https://lnkd.in/eigatRiy #GAWACapital #TeamSpotlight #ImpactInvestment #Transformation #CapacityBuilding #2023ImpactReport Luca Torre Agustín Vitórica Gutiérrez-Cortines Tomás Ribé Bernal Maria de Palacio Gloria Moradas Serrano Marta Juste Gutiérrez-Ambrossi Teresa Boada Serret Irene Vázquez Gallarosa Diego Mayen Salguero Pedro Barreda García

Muchas gracias a The Objective Media y a Isabella Aouad Arelle por dar voz a la inversión de impacto a través un artículo que analiza la andadura de GAWA Capital como un camino de "soltar las riendas" y de recibir la generosidad de muchas personas que lo hicieron posible, comenzando por las propias comunidades vulnerables que nos hicieron un hueco en sus vidas. Eduardo Diez-Hochleitner R. David Jimenez-Blanco Alfredo Soriano Santiago de Torres Sanahuja Esther Giménez-Salinas Ricardo Gomez Rafael Roldan FRANCESC CHOLVI Jaime Campos Ventureira Veronica Taboada Vazquez

🌍✨ We’re Honored to Be a Winner of the GEF Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation! ✨🌍 Today, at #COP29 in Azerbaijan, we are thrilled to announce that GAWA Capital has been selected as a winner of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation! This recognition underscores our commitment to driving impactful climate adaptation solutions in vulnerable communities. Through the Kuali Fund, we’re addressing one of the most pressing barriers to climate resilience for small farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in emerging markets: the high cost of financing climate solutions. By partnering with GEF, we aim to make transformative technologies—like efficient water management systems and solar cooling—affordable and accessible to those who need them most. This program empowers financial institutions to reduce the cost of capital for resilient communities, proving that borrowers adopting climate innovations are lower-risk and deserving of better financing terms. It’s not just about solving the climate challenge—it’s about showcasing that financing resilience is both a social imperative and sound business strategy. We’re grateful to GEF for this opportunity and excited to partner with financial institutions globally to catalyze change. Together, we’re proving that a sustainable, resilient future is possible. Let’s continue building a future where every community thrives in the face of climate challenges. #LDCF #SCCF #GEFatCOP29 #Finance4Climate Agustín Vitórica Gutiérrez-Cortines Luca Torre Maria de Palacio Marta Juste Gutiérrez-Ambrossi Tomás Ribé Bernal Irene Vázquez Gallarosa Teresa Boada Serret Pedro Barreda García Gloria Moradas Serrano José García Fernández Diego Mayen Salguero

🌍✨ We’re Honored to Be a Winner of the GEF Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation! ✨🌍 Today, at #COP29 in Azerbaijan, we are thrilled to announce that GAWA Capital has been selected as a winner of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation! This recognition underscores our commitment to driving impactful climate adaptation solutions in vulnerable communities. Through the Kuali Fund, we’re addressing one of the most pressing barriers to climate resilience for small farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in emerging markets: the high cost of financing climate solutions. By partnering with GEF, we aim to make transformative technologies—like efficient water management systems and solar cooling—affordable and accessible to those who need them most. This program empowers financial institutions to reduce the cost of capital for resilient communities, proving that borrowers adopting climate innovations are lower-risk and deserving of better financing terms. It’s not just about solving the climate challenge—it’s about showcasing that financing resilience is both a social imperative and sound business strategy. We’re grateful to GEF for this opportunity and excited to partner with financial institutions globally to catalyze change. Together, we’re proving that a sustainable, resilient future is possible. Let’s continue building a future where every community thrives in the face of climate challenges. #LDCF #SCCF #GEFatCOP29 #Finance4Climate Agustín Vitórica Gutiérrez-Cortines Luca Torre Maria de Palacio Marta Juste Gutiérrez-Ambrossi Tomás Ribé Bernal Irene Vázquez Gallarosa Teresa Boada Serret Pedro Barreda García Gloria Moradas Serrano José García Fernández Diego Mayen Salguero

🌟 Final Call! Last Days to Apply for Impact & Technical Assistance Analyst at GAWA Capital🌟 Are you passionate about making a difference in climate resilience and impact measurement? This is your last chance to join our team and contribute to meaningful change with our latest fund focused on climate adaptation and mitigation. Position: Impact & Technical Assistance Analyst 📍 Location: Madrid, Spain Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Design and manage technical assistance projects for our investees, empowering them to maximize impact. 🔹 Focus on climate adaptation & mitigation for Financial Service Providers (FSPs) and Climate Tech companies. 🔹 Lead our impact measurement & management (IMM) initiatives, driving positive outcomes for the communities we support. Why GAWA Capital? Work with a forward-thinking, impact-driven team focused on climate solutions. Contribute to real-world projects that tackle urgent climate challenges. 📩 Apply by Sunday, 17th November! Send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] with “Impact & TA Analyst” in the subject line. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of meaningful climate action. Join us! 🌍 #Hiring #ImpactJobs #ClimateAction

We’re thrilled to welcome Pedro Barreda García to our Investment Team! Pedro’s background and dedication make him a great addition, and we’re looking forward to the insights and innovation he’ll bring to the table. Join us in giving Pedro a warm welcome as he embarks on this journey with us. Welcome aboard, Pedro! 🚀 #Welcome #TeamExpansion #ImpactInvesting #NewHire

¡Estos son los ganadores de los premios Ship2B Impact Awards 2024 en el Ship2B Impact Forum! 🌟 🏆 Impact Champion: Agustín Vitórica Gutiérrez-Cortines Co-CEO de GAWA Capital 🏆 Impact Startup: HUSK 🏆 Impact Evolution: La Casa de Carlota by Roman 🏆 Impact Philanthropy: it-willbe.org Cada uno representa lo mejor del emprendimiento de impacto, ¡enhorabuena! 🌍 #Ship2BImpactForum #S2BIF2024 #LeadingNextStage

🌟 Employee Spotlight: An Interview with Marta Juste Gutiérrez-Ambrossi, Transformation Analyst at GAWA Capital 🌟 Marta shares the story of how she became part of the GAWA team, showcasing her commitment to driving meaningful change and her deep belief in the impact of technical assistance in reaching lasting results. During our conversation, Marta highlighted the vital role that technical assistance plays in the success of our efforts. It goes beyond simply supporting our partners; it’s about creating sustainable, positive impacts that continue to make a difference well beyond the life of each project. 💪💡 One of the most heartening insights Marta shared was the commonality she observes among end-clients around the world. Despite cultural differences, there’s a universal warmth and welcoming spirit that she encounters, a powerful reminder of our shared human values. 🌎❤️ Marta also highlighted the importance of transformation in our mission, underlining it as one of GAWA’s key objectives. Her words reinforce our commitment to innovative solutions that bring about real change. #EmployeeSpotlight #Transformation #TechnicalAssistance #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalImpact #Team

¿Aun piensas que es imposible transformar los desafíos actuales en oportunidades para un futuro mejor? 🌍 Ven al #Ship2BImpactForum 2024 que se celebra en Barcelona durante los días 6 y 7 de noviembre para conocer cómo los emprendedores de impacto y la inversión de impacto están logrando solucionar los grandes retos a los que nos enfrentamos que nos han alejado del cumplimiento de los #ODS y de la #transiciónjusta.. El evento reunirá a más de 500 líderes del sector de impacto y a miles de asistentes que se unen a este movimiento del cambio que cambia el mundo y cambia sus vidas. Para mi será un placer contar nuestra experiencia en GAWA Capital y tendré el orgullo de moderar un diálogo con Raúl Sánchez, PhD de COFIDES y Teresa Bretón de AXIS que, como dice Raúl, no va a dejar a nadie indiferente. Te esperamos para que te unas al cambio que nos lleva a un mundo y un planeta mejor. Mientras tanto 🔗 ¡conéctate a todas las novedades del Ship2B Impact Forum a través de los hashtags oficiales! #Ship2BImpactForum #S2BIF2024 #LeadingNextStage