sùúrù [súːɾú] is an advisory and research company, think tank and network, that seeks emerging market returns and impact for institutional investors in mature economies. sùúrù, the Yoruba word for patience, recognizes that impact investing can simultaneously solve challenges in mature and emerging economies.
Institutional investors in mature markets need higher returns. Entrepreneurs in emerging markets need investment and partnerships to create value at scale. sùúrù seeks to connect these worlds by improving mutual understanding, removing roadblocks, and mitigating risks.
sùúrù is initiated by Sanne Steemers. She began her professional journey in the 2000s in corporate Europe, after which she built impact ventures in Africa for over ten years. Two distinct decades of experience now come together at the intersection of supply chains, finance and impact.