Mandala Capital

Mandala Capital operates as a private equity firm dedicated to investments in climate-resilient agriculture and food value chains across South and Southeast Asia. The firm acts as a financial-first impact investor, strategically deploying capital to foster sustainable and climate-friendly agricultural practices, thereby enhancing access to affordable, healthy, and nutritious food. Its operational approach focuses on identifying scalable companies with sustainable competitive advantages, transforming them into industry leaders within the region.

Uday Garg founded Mandala Capital in 2008, driven by a vision to address challenges within the food and agribusiness sector. His inspiration stemmed significantly from his late grandfather, Mr. B.R. Barwale, who established Mahyco, India’s prominent seed company, in 1964 and was recognized with the World Food Prize for his contributions to agriculture. Garg's earlier experience in investment banking and private equity, focusing on emerging markets, further shaped his commitment to this specialized investment domain.

The firm partners with visionary teams and executives, providing financial and operational support to private, family-owned companies and smallholder farmer producers across its target markets. Mandala Capital aims to drive sustainable growth throughout the food and agriculture sectors, striving to build a more stable, sustainable, and efficient food system regionally. Its long-term vision includes making significant strides towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its investment portfolio.