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Key people at CrossBoundary.
Founded in 2011 by Matthew Tilleard, Jake Cusack, and Tom Flahive, CrossBoundary Group is a Washington DC headquartered investment and advisory firm that unlocks private capital for sustainable development across underserved global markets. Supported by over 270 investment professionals, the organization generates $20.1 million in annual revenue through dedicated funds and blended finance facilities like CrossBoundary Energy. This division provides fully financed commercial and industrial solar solutions, managing over $200 million in operating or under construction projects alongside a development pipeline exceeding 300 megawatts. The firm serves multinational corporate customers including Unilever, Diageo, and Heineken, while its energy access initiatives finance solar storage mini grids that currently serve over 170,000 people. Backed by institutional supporters like the Rockefeller Foundation and Blue Haven Initiative, the company recently expanded its advisory services to seven countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Key people at CrossBoundary.
CrossBoundary has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Pre-Seed in DESAISIV in July 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | DESAISIV | $2.0M Pre-Seed | 500 Startups, Oqal Angel Investors, Family Offices And A Group OF Influential Investors, Terra VC | IPSD, Sanabil 500, TAQADAM KAUST, Tasmu, The CORE HTU, USAID |
CrossBoundary is an impact-driven investment manager that builds and finances infrastructure and real‑asset projects in underserved and frontier markets, pairing blended‑finance structuring with in‑house project development to mobilize private capital for both financial returns and measurable social/environmental impact[4][2].
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