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Tim Rann
Managing Partner @ Mercy Corps Ventures - Emerging Markets - FinTech - AgTech
Tim Rann is the Managing Partner at Mercy Corps Ventures (MCV), an early-stage impact venture capital fund focusing on startups that develop solutions for climate adaptation and financial resilience in emerging markets.12 With over 15 years of experience as a founder, operator, and fund manager across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, Rann has led investments in more than 50 emerging market startups, achieving four exits and catalyzing over $400 million in capital.12
Rann's expertise spans various sectors, including:
- AgriFoodTech
- ClimateTech
- Carbon Finance
- Web3
He serves on the boards of multiple MCV portfolio companies and advises organizations such as Goldfinch, MightyAlly, Empowa.io, Renoster, and Forest Carbon.12
Before joining Mercy Corps to launch the fund, Rann led ventures in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Afghanistan, including Joma Bakery Cafe, PEPY Ride, Hagar Social Enterprise Group, and Farm to Table Group.1 He has also advised impact investment funds and social businesses across Southern Africa, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.1
Rann is currently based in Panama City, Panama.12 Outside of his professional life, he is an avid climber, focusing on bouldering, sport climbing, and alpine climbing, as well as bikepacking.2 He is also a father of two small children.1
