How To Balance Profit and Purpose

Is it possible for impact investing to truly change the world? In this episode of TiE Talks, we sit down with Sugandhi Matta, one of the founding partners of ABC Impact. She shares her incredible journey from traditional private equity to leading the charge in impact-driven investments. As a breast cancer survivor, Sugandhi’s personal experiences deeply shaped her mission to invest with purpose. We explore the delicate balance between profit and purpose, and dive into the evolving world of impact measurement.

Discussion Points: How To Balance Profit and Purpose

• What does impact investing really mean for the future?
• Busting the biggest myth in impact investing—what you’ve been told is wrong.
• The healthcare revolution no one’s talking about—could this be the future?
• A life-changing moment that sparked a shift—how personal experiences shape careers.
• Social vs. Climate impact: Which one really makes a difference?
• The “Theory of Change” revealed—can it truly transform education?
• Measuring impact: How to balance perfection with progress.
• Can collaboration among investors unlock massive change for the planet?
• A personal story from Sugandhi: What really drives her passion for impact?
• The voice of the Global South—why it matters now more than ever.

Our Guest: Sugandhi Matta

Sugandhi is the Chief Impact Officer of Singapore’s impact investing private equity firm ABC Impact, a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management. The firm strives to deliver compelling market rate risk-adjusted financial returns alongside evidence-based, positive and measurable impact to society and the environment. As Chief Impact Officer, Sugandhi leads the firm’s approach towards assessing, measuring, consolidating and driving impact outcomes across its portfolio companies. She also invests for the firm in South and South East Asia.