ResponsAbility Investments AG

ResponsAbility Investments AG

ResponsAbility Investments was founded in 2003 in Zurich, Switzerland, as a dedicated impact asset manager focused on financing growth in developing and emerging markets. The firm was initially spun out of Swiss bank Credit Suisse and later became an independent entity; it operates as a regulated asset manager with a multibillion-dollar portfolio. The senior leadership includes CEO Rochus Mommartz, who has overseen diversification into broader investment strategies. The firm targets debt and equity investments across climate finance, energy access, sustainable agriculture, financial inclusion, and basic infrastructure. Geographically, ResponsAbility operates across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and parts of Eastern Europe, with a network of local offices in Mumbai, Nairobi, Lima, Singapore, and elsewhere. The firm typically provides direct private credit and equity to SMEs and project developers, and also manages funds of funds and custom mandates for institutional investors. It has a documented track record of over 300 transactions, with a focus on measurable development outcomes. With $5.8B in committed capital and a staff of around 250 professionals, ResponsAbility manages multiple vehicle types, including closed-end impact funds, open-ended credit funds, and separate accounts. The firm's investor base includes development finance institutions (DFIs), pension funds, insurance companies, and foundations. In 2024, ResponsAbility announced a $400M allocation from a major European pension fund toward its climate finance strategy, marking a notable uptick in institutional demand. ResponsAbility's structural differentiator is its permanent on-the-ground sourcing network in over 60 emerging markets combined with a rigorous impact measurement framework. Unlike many impact asset managers that rely on intermediaries, the firm originates and monitors deals through local investment professionals, reducing agency costs and capturing proprietary deal flow.