He has 12+ years experience working in Global South markets, with the last 4+ in Africa and has an extensive network of entrepreneurs, co-investors, and ecosystem enablers. Prior to his Investment role, Hetal managed MCV (Mercy Corps Ventures) Platform, the engine that supports portfolio founders accelerate growth. He created products that focus on business model validation, financial modelling, and investment readiness for growth capital. Hetal has specific experience in, Agricutech and FinTech, and is specially interested in future facing models that address the climate risk for the under-served and poor.