Thierry Déau

Founder and CEO at Meridiam

Meridiam is a leading asset manager investing in sustainable urban infrastructure. It has integrated the SDGs and climate impact measurements into all its investment procedures. For cities in developing countries, Meridiam is introducing blended finance vehicles with technical and financial partners. These public-private partnerships and the concessional contribution of donors allow investors to develop equity and raise funds on financial markets to develop projects with a high social and environmental impact. Meridiam manages the investment component of the International Municipal Investment Fund (IMIF) launched by UNCDF, UCLG and FMDV, which is complemented by a project preparation facility.