We Unlock Capital for People and Planet with Innovative Blended Finance Solutions
- Our Mission & Vision
About TBFC
At the heart of TBFC is a simple belief: when money aligns with meaning, possibilities are endless.
We believe finance, when thoughtfully structured, can be one of the world's most powerful tools for change. Yet for too long, the potential of blended finance in India had remained underutilized. Stakeholders operated in silos. Complexity slowed down capital. Impact was fragmented.
To accelerate the pace and potential of blended finance in India, the market needed a new kind of institution one built from the ground up to design and deliver blended finance programs end-to-end, and to speak the language of every actor at the table.
That's why TBFC was born on November 1, 2023, with a founding team intentionally assembled for its diverse experience across finance, development, and policy. Together, we operate on three principles: simplify complexity, scale what works, and continually push the boundaries of what's possible through new funders, new instruments, and new sectors.
Our goal is bold but clear: to grow the blended finance market ten-fold over the next decade in our countries of operation and to establish a benchmark of innovative, impact-first finance.
- Challenges we face
Breaking Down Barriers in Blended Finance
Everyone Works in Silos
Governments, philanthropists, and investors are all trying to make a difference — but they rarely work together. Each group stays in its lane, which leads to duplication, missed opportunities, and fragmented impact.
HOW WE BRIDGE THIS GAP
We serve as a convergence point, bringing all stakeholders to the same table with a shared vision. Our comprehensive service model means we maintain ongoing relationships across the entire ecosystem, eliminating coordination costs and friction. We design structures that allow each party to achieve their primary objectives while contributing to a larger shared impact.
Speaking Different Languages
Each group has its own way of talking. Investors use financial jargon, nonprofits speak in outcomes, and governments focus on policy. This creates confusion and slows everything down — even when everyone wants the same result.
HOW WE BRIDGE THIS GAP
Our team's cross-functional experience allows us to fluently speak the languages of all stakeholders while understanding their unique motivations and constraints. We act as translators across sectors - turning policy into structure, structure into capital, and capital into measurable impact.
Conflicting Goals and Priorities
Each stakeholder comes to the table with different goals. Some want profit, others want social impact, and some are focused on policy change. Without a shared direction, it's hard to move forward together.
HOW WE BRIDGE THIS GAP
Our blended finance structures are built to harmonize diverse objectives. We design models that de-risk investments, reward impact, and support government mandates-all within one coordinated framework. This systematic approach to stakeholder alignment transforms potential conflicts into collaborative opportunities where everyone wins.
- Steering committee
Guiding Our Vision and Decisions for Success
Our Steering Committee ensures strategic direction, governance, and impactful decision-making to drive our mission forward.
Vikram Gandhi
Founder, Asha Impact Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School
Prachi Windlass
Head India at Michael & Susan Dell Foundation India,
LLE
Gaurav Shah
Founder & Director,
ISDM
Shantanu Ghosh
Independent Advisor Ex- CEO,
Social Finance India
- Team
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