Simba Marekera is Global Head of Private Markets at Brightlight Group, an impact investing advisory firm. He designs and manages values‑aligned private market portfolios for institutional investors, governments and mission‑driven organisations, aligning capital with values-led outcomes such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Social Bond Principles, 2X Gender Equity Criteria and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) principles. Simba specialises in innovative and blended finance across infrastructure, real estate and private credit, and brings deep experience advising on impact portfolios spanning financial inclusion and community infrastructure.

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