Dr. Mukund Rajan
Managing Partner
One Planet Partners
Investing in Growth Businesses and Catalysing their Journey to Climate Positivity
Investment Manager with a Climate Positive DNA
our focus
Why we exist
Climate Impact
India plays a pivotal role in the global fight against climate change. India’s climate action is critical to meeting international climate objectives.
Scalable Climate Opportunity
Climate change presents one of the largest, scalable investment opportunities of our time.
Climate Positivity
Companies leading the charge toward climate positivity today will be the winners of tomorrow.
About Us
One Planet Partners invests in growth businesses and aims to deliver competitive PE returns while embracing climate positivity. By focusing on sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies, we aim to provide both financial returns and meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future. Our approach is rooted in the conviction that climate action is not just a moral imperative but a strategic competitive advantage.
Leadership Team
Targeted Leadership for Climate Change Success
Mr. Bobby Pauly
Managing Partner
Sheetal Thakkar
Partner and Head of Investor Relations
Investment themes
Private Equity Mid-market Growth and Buyout
Climate Focus
Scale up capital for businesses that address climate change.
Sustainable Growth
Growth capital and buyout of high potential businesses; we underwrite both value creation and climate transition.
Flexible Capital
Climate rerating opportunities with short-term, favourable, risk-reward equation | Pre-IPO, PIPE.
Investment Philosophy
Sectors With Macro Tail-Winds or Supply Chains of Such Sectors
Profitable (or Clear Path To Profitability)
Capital Efficient; Asset-Right
Market Leadership; Early/ First Mover
Good Management/ Leadership
Control or Meaningful Minority
Value Creation
Exit Readiness
Accelerate exit maturity; realize best value
Corporate Governance
Improve transparency, internal controls, risks, ESG stewardship & reporting
Organization & Talent
Streamline organization structure: Link talent to value and sustainability; Culture
Strategy & Positioning
Strengthen narrative, including climate positivity; Strong micro story in supportive macro
Full Potential Plan
Drive revenue growth and operating margins; enhance cash generation
Capital Efficiency
Optimize capital structure: appropriate gearing, working capital, cash & capex
Climate Build and Value
Creation
Climate Transition is Integral to our Value Creation Approach
Baseline Carbon Footprint
1-3-5 Year Climate Targets; Plans Towards Net-Zero
Climate Strategy
Monitoring and Reporting
Alignment and Rewards
