George Carivalis

George Carivalis is a leading impact investment advisor focused on mobilizing capital into high-impact ventures. With expertise in sustainable finance, investment strategy, and capital raising, he aligns institutional investment with measurable social impact and is focused on securing funding from social impact investors to advance treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s across low resource countries.

Previously, he led the UK Government’s MOBILIST platform, mobilizing institutional capital for climate transition initiatives, and founded Purpose Driven Capital, channeling private investment into large-scale sustainability projects, including Brazil’s largest Forest Credit program. With a background in investment banking and private equity, he has held senior roles at GMC Capital Partners, Caledon Capital, and Lehman Brothers, structuring funds in alternative investments, emerging markets, and nature-based solutions.

Visionary leader in impact investing with extensive experience spanning investment banking, portfolio management, fundraising, digital start-ups, and natural capital. A highly skilled communicator with deep expertise in institutional investment and a proven track record of raising capital from social impact funds across Europe and the Middle East. Inspires teams through purpose-driven leadership, aligning financial returns with measurable societal impact.

A thought leader in impact finance, George has spoken at Oxford Said Business School, Deloitte, and Innovate Finance, advocating for finance as a force for good. He holds a BSc in Economics & Politics from the University of Bristol and is pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex.