Felix Hilti

As a child, I was fascinated by cities and especially by city plans – by systems that influence how people live together in a community. I was constantly drawing plans and wanted to become a city planner myself. Instead, I now help entrepreneurs to plan and build companies. My desire to help them build a foundation that enables both growth and a good life for all reflects my original interest.

My path to becoming an Impact VC was also influenced by my upbringing. I was incredibly fortunate to grow up in an entrepreneurial family, which opened an unlimited number of opportunities for me. However, I’m aware this is not the case for everyone, which is why I work relentlessly to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities that I’ve had.

I hold a master’s degree in Business Management from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). One of my professors taught sustainability and energy, and really opened my eyes to the fact that working for climate justice is not only important for us as a society, but also represents a great opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to make a positive impact.

I then specialised in areas such as decarbonisation and the circular economy, which led me to join Ananda as an Investment Analyst – helping early-stage start-ups to scale their impact.