Pauline Koelbl

Pauline Koelbl is the Founder and Managing Partner of ShEquity, an investment firm backing climate-focused, gender-smart businesses across Africa. A recognized visionary leader, she is committed to building a sustainable and prosperous Africa where gender equity and environmental stewardship drive economic transformation. Through ShEquity, Pauline invests at the intersection of gender and climate, supporting scalable, high-impact businesses that strengthen climate resilience and accelerate Africa’s inclusive green transition. She serves on several boards of impact-driven institutions and holds degrees from Harvard, IDS Sussex, and the University of Arizona.