Is it possible for impact investing to truly change the world? In this episode, we sit down with Sugandhi Matta, one of the founding partners of ABC Impact. She shares her incredible journey from traditional private equity to leading the charge in impact-driven investments. As a breast cancer survivor, Sugandhi’s personal experiences deeply shaped her mission to invest with purpose. We explore the delicate balance between profit and purpose, and dive into the evolving world of impact measurement.
Tune in to hear Sugandhi’s inspiring story and her vision for the future of impact investing!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) What does impact investing really mean for the future?
(01:00) Busting the biggest myth in impact investing—what you’ve been told is wrong.
(02:30) The healthcare revolution no one’s talking about—could this be the future?
(03:30) A life-changing moment that sparked a shift—how personal experiences shape careers.
(05:00) Social vs. Climate impact: Which one really makes a difference?
(07:30) The “Theory of Change” revealed—can it truly transform education?
(09:00) Measuring impact: How to balance perfection with progress.
(14:30) Can collaboration among investors unlock massive change for the planet?
(17:30) A personal story from Sugandhi: What really drives her passion for impact?
(26:00) The voice of the Global South—why it matters now more than ever.
Sugandhi Matta
Sugandhi is the Chief Impact Officer of Singapore’s impact investing private equity firm ABC Impact, a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management. The firm strives to deliver compelling market rate risk-adjusted financial returns alongside evidence-based, positive and measurable impact to society and the environment. As Chief Impact Officer, Sugandhi leads the firm’s approach towards assessing, measuring, consolidating and driving impact outcomes across its portfolio companies. She also invests for the firm in South and South East Asia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugandhimatta/
Manisha Seewal
Manisha is the President of the world's second fastest-growing PR agency - Redhill, where she focuses on doubling down their existing strong foothold in the Southeast Asia market while supporting the ongoing global expansion efforts in the USA, UK, Australia, and the Middle East.
Before that, she was at eBay Australia (Sydney) as the CMO of Gumtree, Carsguide and Autotrader brands. One of her career highlights is being the first Group CMO of Carro where she led all aspects of growth marketing in 4 countries in Southeast Asia – Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishaseewal
Rebecca Martin
As the Head of Strategy at Elevandi, a non-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Rebecca plays a pivotal role in fostering an open dialogue between the public and private sectors, to bridge the gap between these sectors and to advance FinTech and the digital economy. Rebecca curates the Singapore FinTech Festival programme as its Head of Programming, bringing to the festival the brightest minds in the industry such as Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), and Balaji Srinivasan. Rebecca also leads the programming for other Elevandi initiatives such as the Point Zero Forum and Inclusive FinTech Forum.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-martin-52909371
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