Mariana Martins

The 21 Fund is group supporting the next generation of Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) startups. "The Fund" offers ongoing support to our entrepreneurs and fosters lifelong relationships within the class of 2021. Our mission is to be the most hands-on and value-add partner to every GSB ‘21 founder. We leverage the strength and breadth of experience of our class through a network of 230+ individuals from the class of 2021 and a dedicated Platform Team for portfolio support. Follow us on Twitter at @21_fund.

Martifer is a multinational industrial group with around 1,400 employees and an activity which is based on metallic construction sector. Martifer SGPS, SA is a holding company of the Group and has been listed on Euronext Lisbon since June 2007.

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the worlds leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

The 21 Fund is group supporting the next generation of Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) startups. "The Fund" offers ongoing support to our entrepreneurs and fosters lifelong relationships within the class of 2021. Our mission is to be the most hands-on and value-add partner to every GSB ‘21 founder. We leverage the strength and breadth of experience of our class through a network of 230+ individuals from the class of 2021 and a dedicated Platform Team for portfolio support. Follow us on Twitter at @21_fund.

We are a global institution investing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Turkey. Founded in 2002 by Founder and Chief Executive Arif Naqvi, we have pioneered the private equity industry in many of the markets where we operate. Our journey has been one of innovation and entrepreneurial drive. We have developed a purpose-built approach for investing in growth markets. Some of the world’s most demanding institutions have entrusted us to manage capital on their behalf. We currently manage US$ 13.6 billion in assets and are focused on investment strategies across private equity, private credit, impact investing and real estate. By combining deep local reach, a global platform and underwriting standards, with extensive operating capabilities, we generate industry-leading returns and create value in market-leading companies. We have a dedicated team of operating professionals who work hand-in-hand with investment teams to actively drive value creation in partner companies, helping them institutionalize and grow. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are deeply embedded in our investment process, a proven value driver in our partner companies. Responsible investing that enhances financial returns is at the core of our philosophy. We aim to leave a positive footprint in our markets and are signatories to the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment and the United Nations Global Compact.