Not-for-profit, carbon market and impact investor Nexus for Development has appointed Marie Weijler as its head of impact investing.
In her new role, she will oversee investment and portfolio management for the Pioneer Facility, Nexus’ flagship fund focused on debt financing for innovative climate projects that serve women and other marginalized people across Southeast Asia and Bangladesh.
Her leadership will be crucial in optimizing the fund’s portfolio, driving the expansion of high-impact projects and advancing the organization’s goal of fostering sustainable development and tackling climate challenges in these regions.
She brings a wealth of experience to Nexus, having spent over nine years in venture capital (VC) and start-up business development. At the age of 31, she became the youngest female VC partner in the Benelux region during her tenure at TIN Capital. Prior to joining this company, she served as investment manager at Cottonwood Technology Fund, a US-based VC firm specializing in deep tech and climate technology.
Weijler has been widely recognized as a leading figure in the VC industry. Throughout her career, she was co-responsible for raising US$85 million for Cottonwood Technology Fund III and US$25 million for European Cyber Tech Fund V.
Nexus for Development is currently fundraising an additional US$6 million for the Pioneer Facility to drive access to finance an additional 32 enterprises by 2027.
“Weijler’s impressive track record in VC and her commitment to advancing climate innovation,” says Laura Alsenas, the company’s executive director, “make her the perfect fit to drive impactful investments in the region and support our fundraising initiatives.”
