Jonathan Hera

Jonathan Hera is a prominent figure in the impact investing and social entrepreneurship space. He is currently an Investor and Advisor at Indiegraf Media, a role he has held since December 2020.1 However, this is just one of his many professional engagements.

Professional Background

Jonathan Hera is primarily known as the Founder and Managing Partner of Marigold Capital, a position he has held since January 2017.1 Marigold Capital is an early-stage private market investor that focuses on making investments using a gender and inclusivity lens for systems-level impact. The firm is recognized as one of Canada's leading impact investors and blended finance practitioners in emerging, frontier, and domestic markets.1

Other Notable Roles

In addition to his work with Marigold Capital and Indiegraf Media, Jonathan holds several other positions:

• Investor at Goodee (since October 2020)
• Investor and Board Observer at Ulula (since May 2019)
• Investor and Advisor at The Discourse (since May 2019)
• Investor and Advisor at NeedsList (since May 2019)
• Member of the Investment Committee at London Social Value Fund (since September 2019)
• Board Director at LegWorks, Inc. (since December 2014)
• Board Director at Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (since October 2014)1

Previous Experience

Before founding Marigold Capital, Jonathan held significant roles in the impact investing sector:

• Investment Director at Grand Challenges Canada (May 2014 - April 2017)
• Investment Fund Design Partner at SheEO™ Inc (May 2015 - August 2015)
• Director of Investor Relations and Associate at Sarona Asset Management Inc. (September 2010 - May 2012)1

Education

Jonathan has a strong educational background:

• IMBA in Strategy and Finance from York University - Schulich School of Business
• BA in Political Science and Italian from McGill University
• Additional studies at Universität Konstanz and Universidad para la Paz1

Skills and Languages

Jonathan is proficient in multiple languages, including English (native), German and Spanish (professional working proficiency), and Italian (elementary proficiency).1 He also holds a Canadian Securities Course certification from the Canadian Securities Institute.1

Jonathan Hera's diverse experience and dedication to impact investing have established him as a significant figure in the field of socially responsible finance and entrepreneurship.