In this episode, I speak to Tim Gocher, Founder and CEO at Dolma Impact Fund

Dolma Fund Management manages two private equity funds for Nepal: Dolma Impact Fund I and Dolma Impact Fund II. They provide growth capital to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and renewable energy projects in Nepal's energy, healthcare and technology sectors. The funds were established to generate private sector growth and jobs, positive social and environmental impact, and risk-adjusted market returns.

Tim and I talk about: 1) Why Nepal?: His background and journey to founding Dolma Impact Fund in Nepal 2) The unique and interesting investment strategy (VC+PE+Infrastructure fund), why not a single vertical focused fund? 3) The recent successful fundraising and closing of the 1st round of Dolma Impact Fund II during the pandemic. 4) About two portfolio companies and Why he invested. 5) Non-existence of co-relation between Nepalese economy and the large global economy (e.g. NEPSE Vs. S&P 500) 6) The next step and long-term vision for Dolma Impact Fund