Alina Bassi

Alina Bassi is a former Chemical Engineer who transitioned into the world of Impact Investing and is dedicated to making a positive difference.

Currently an investor at Ananda Impact Ventures, Alina manages a substantial portfolio of €187.6M aimed at supporting global change in climate technology, health, equality, and education.

As a co-founder of Kleiderly, she significantly contributed to the advancement of textile recycling into plastic alternatives via a patented solution.

Alina is actively involved in promoting Women of Colour in entrepreneurship through initiatives like Founderland and has earned recognition such as Forbes 30 under 30 and being named an Obama Foundation Europe Leader in 2023.

Her overarching mission is to help build a sustainable, equitable, and brighter future for all.

Alina's academic background includes a Master's in Chemical Engineering from Aston University and participation in various entrepreneurship programs with organizations like CISCO, Siemens, DB, and Google for Entrepreneurs.

She has been engaged with a diverse range of organizations in roles such as Startup Mentor, Lead Startup Coach, Investment Manager, Venture Scout, and more, showcasing her extensive experience in the startup and venture capital ecosystem.

Alina's professional journey includes positions as Co-Founder & CEO at Kleiderly, COO at Kaffeeform, Senior Process Development Engineer at bio-bean Ltd, Process Engineer at thyssenkrupp, and various roles at other prominent entities.