About BwB

An Innovator in Global Finance

BwB is a not-for-profit organisation powered by investment bankers. We use financial advisory, investment banking, and principal investing expertise to accelerate positive change for people and the planet.

Our Mission

Why We Exist

Governments do not have balance sheets that are big enough to adequately address the world's environmental and social problems. Mobilising capital a core competency for investment bankers is a key part of the solution.

Repurposing financial and investment expertise to maximise impact rather than income is embedded in our DNA. Our focus and ambition is to support high-impact projects that promote environmental sustainability and social good.

BwB is an Authorised Representative of Global Sustainable Capital Management (UK) Ltd, authorised and regulated by the FCA. We have registered entities in the UK, Ireland, Singapore, and UAE.

Financial Advisory

High-quality, insightful advisory to governments, foundations, DFIs, corporates, and multilateral agencies across 12 sectors spanning the full innovation curve.

Investment Banking

The Neutral Capital Centre, City Finance Framework, and City Finance Specialists get municipalities to the deal table and facilitate flows through project pipelines.

Principal Investing

Catalytic capital deployed at key growth stages for high-potential, high-impact ventures underpinned by our advisory expertise, market knowledge, and mentorship approach.

Our Culture

What Drives Us

01

Collaboration

A flat structure and supportive mentorship ethos empower our people to take responsibility, explore new ideas, and feel invested in the growth of the business.

02

Excellence

We deliver impactful results through an unrelenting commitment to excellence. Execution-focused, we measure success by the positive environmental and social outcomes we achieve.

03

Innovation

We combine innovation and expertise to develop game-changing financial solutions. A willingness to think outside the box can result in transformational advances.

04

Integrity

We treasure our reputation for operating with the utmost integrity as a trusted partner to clients, counterparties, and the communities we serve.

Leadership

Key Leadership & Sector Heads

Angus Forbes

Chairman

Top-rated hedge fund portfolio manager. Co-founder of BwB, driving strategic direction and investor relations.

Rupesh Madlani

CEO

Former #1 ranked research analyst. Co-founder leading BwB's mission to mobilise capital for environmental and social impact.

Asen Charliyski

MD · Adaptation CoE Lead, NZC Lead · Global Head of Sustainable Urban Finance

Leading BwB's Net Zero Cities programme and adaptation finance work across Europe.

Chris Smith

MD · Head of Advisory · Global Head of Sustainable Sovereign Finance

Overseeing BwB's advisory practice and sovereign sustainable finance mandate globally.

Heather Matson

MD · Global Head of Nature & Biodiversity and Gender Finance

Leading BwB's biodiversity, NBS, and gender-lens finance work across all geographies.

Delphine Queniart

MD · Climate City Capital Hub Director · Head of Institutional Clients

Directing the Climate City Capital Hub and managing BwB's institutional investor relationships.

Sam Ruiz

MD · Head of Investment Banking · Head of Talent & Culture

Leading transaction execution and BwB's people strategy across the global team.

Christine Zhou

Executive Director · Head of Built Environment and Circular Economy Finance

Spearheading BwB's RENEW Districts framework and circular economy finance solutions.

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