Arowana

What they do

Founded in 2007 by turnaround specialist Kevin Chin, Arowana began as a finance-first private equity firm before transitioning into a highly ranked global impact investment group. The firm is distinctive for its "navy seals" operational approach, actively parachuting into portfolio companies to navigate complex turnarounds or hyper-growth inflection points. They are deeply committed to the triple bottom line (People, Planet, Profit) and mandate rigorous operational frameworks, such as the Rockefeller Habits, across their portfolio.

What they look for

Arowana’s core thesis is to "grow people, companies, and value." They invest in enterprises that serve a real purpose and have a positive impact on all stakeholders, aligning their investments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They seek out businesses that require active support to maneuver into sustained growth, scale regionally/globally, or survive distressed turnaround situations, looking for founders willing to embrace continuous learning and rigorous operational frameworks.

Stage

Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Climate, Edtech, SaaS, Fintech, Deeptech

Based

London, GB