About

We are a global impact + investment management firm.

We invest

in profitable, sustainable companies that tackle social and environmental challenges while generating solid returns for our investors.

We believe

capital can be a powerful tool to create opportunity, generate dignity through work, and drive long-term positive change.

Our approach

combines financial discipline, rigorous impact management, and deep alignment with our investors’ values.

One Billion for the Bottom Billion

a bold vision + a focused mission + a long-term commitment

Our Purpose

We exist to improve the livelihoods of people in vulnerable situations by investing in profitable companies that contribute to solving social problems in a sustainable manner.

We bridge the gap between capital and opportunity, connecting investors who seek purpose with entrepreneurs creating meaningful change on the ground.

Our Vision

We envision a world where capital flows to the places where it is needed most, financing solutions that empower communities, build resilience, and protect the planet.

Through our work, we aim to become a global impact investment firm that drives long-term, systemic change by investing in transformative businesses that expand opportunity, unlock human potential, and strengthen resilience where it’s needed most.

Our Values

We put people at the center

Our work is about dignity, opportunity, and human potential. People are the reason we exist.

We build on what we know

We rely on deep expertise, rigorous analysis, and continuous learning to make thoughtful, high-impact investment decisions.

We build bridges

We partner across sectors to strengthen the impact ecosystem and amplify results.

We measure what

We track the outcomes that truly make a difference, and use data to improve, grow, and deepen our impact.

We think long-term

We take the long view, investing with patience and purpose, seeking sustainable solutions that deliver value over time.

We do what we say

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring our actions align with our mission.

We listen before we act

We approach every investment with curiosity and respect, learning from those closest to the problems we aim to help solve.

Our Values

We build on what we know

We rely on deep expertise, rigorous analysis, and continuous learning to make thoughtful, high-impact investment decisions.

We put people at the center

Our work is about dignity, opportunity, and human potential. People are the reason we exist.

We build bridges

We partner across sectors to strengthen the impact ecosystem and amplify results.

We think long-term

We take the long view, investing with patience and purpose, seeking sustainable solutions that deliver value over time.

We measure what

We track the outcomes that truly make a difference, and use data to improve, grow, and deepen our impact.

We do what we say

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring our actions align with our mission.

We listen before we act

We approach every investment with curiosity and respect, learning from those closest to the problems we aim to help solve.

Our Story

GSI was born out of a long-term commitment to impact by its founders, María Ángeles León and Francisco García Paramés. For over 25 years, they have dedicated part of their personal wealth to initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable communities, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Initially through traditional philanthropy, they later embraced more sustainable approaches, inspired by pioneers like Acumen and Yunus Social Business. That journey gave rise to Open Value Foundation (OVF) in 2017 and, later, to GSI in 2020, as a new way to invest for both impact and returns.

Our Story

GSI was born out of a long-term commitment to impact by its founders, María Ángeles León and Francisco García Paramés. For over 25 years, they have dedicated part of their personal wealth to initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable communities, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Initially through traditional philanthropy, they later embraced more sustainable approaches, inspired by pioneers like Acumen and Yunus Social Business. That journey gave rise to Open Value Foundation (OVF) in 2017 and, later, to GSI in 2020, as a new way to invest for both impact and returns.