SLK

To foster a world where innovation and transformative solutions create lasting prosperity that leaves no one behind, elevating quality of life for people, restoring nature, and protecting all species

SLK

Bridging the gap between innovative climate projects in emerging markets and the capital they need to scale.

Scale, Leverage, Knowledge

About SLK

By 2030, we aim to mobilize $5 billion to drive growth in emerging markets.

SLK is a specialist advisory firm focussing on emerging markets across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. We work at the intersection of finance, innovation, and systems transformation. Our clients span corporates, SMEs, capital providers, governments and multilaterals. With a unique blend of expertise and creativity, we mobilize capital, de-risk investments, and back innovative companies and cutting-edge technologies. By building transformative partnerships, we scale impactful solutions that empower communities and heal the planet.

Our Mission is to scale impactful solutions and uplift communities across emerging markets. We achieve this by mobilizing capital, de-risking investments, and supporting breakthrough technologies through catalytic partnerships that shape policy and accelerate innovation.

Our Vision is to foster a world where innovation and transformative solutions create lasting prosperity that leaves no one behind, elevating quality of life for people, restoring nature, and protecting all species.


Meet our founder

Sara is the CEO of SLK

Sara Lemniei is the Founder and CEO of SLK Group Capital. With more than two decades of experience spanning investment banking, principal investing, and financial and strategic advisory, she has held roles at Standard Bank, Bank of Africa, and PwC Transaction Services. Her expertise encompasses climate finance, blended capital strategies, systems innovation, and the structuring of investment vehicles. Sara brings deep financial expertise combined with a commitment to ethical leadership, creativity, and service to society. Guided by a mission to scale impactful solutions and uplift communities, she builds catalytic partnerships that mobilise capital, support breakthrough innovation, and strengthen systems that deliver and scale lasting impact in Emerging Markets. She holds a Master's degree in Finance from ESCP Europe and is fluent in English, French, and Classical Arabic. Her multilingual skills support her work across Emerging Markets, where she bridges public–private dialogue and drives alignment between global capital and local priorities.

Who We Are

SLK combines deep roots in emerging markets with global expertise to bridge gaps between ambition and action, unlocking the potential of emerging markets.

Our team, strengthened by a panel of expert advisors and associates, with roots across emerging markets, bring live insights and nuanced understanding to every engagement. We unite bold ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and a collaborative approach to tackle the unique challenges faced by emerging markets.

Expertise with Integrity

We approach every project with precision, accountability, and ethical leadership

Creativity

We tackle complex challenges with ingenuity, grit, and an adaptive mindset, crafting solutions tailored to the unique needs of emerging markets

Collaboration

We act as a vital bridge, connecting visionaries with the resources, technologies, and support systems needed to succeed

Service to Society

We are driven by a profound commitment to creating solutions that not only generate economic growth but also restore balance to our planet

The Team

Who We Serve

Our solutions deliver tailored, actionable expertise to empower a wide range of stakeholders across emerging markets.

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Corporates and Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

We help businesses embed sustainability and resilience into their operations, unlock capital, and scale solutions that deliver meaningful impact across emerging markets.

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Capital Providers

We work with capital providers, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilize capital, structure innovative financing mechanisms, and strengthen institutional capacity, driving systemic growth and transformation.

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Governments and multilateral organizations

We partner with governments and multilateral organizations to develop strategic roadmaps, build coalitions, and advance national and regional objectives that catalyze sustainable and inclusive growth.

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What We Do

Our solutions bring cutting-edge expertise to emerging markets in a way that is bespoke, actionable, and impactful.

Finance & Investment Solutions

Mobilizing capital and de-risking investments

  • Investment Readiness & Structuring
  • Investor Engagement & Fundraising Strategy
  • Pipeline Development & Blended Finance Design

Systems Innovation & Strategic partnerships

Building capabilities, ecosystems & partnerships

  • Capacity Building
  • Design of Accelerators & Innovation Platforms
  • Structuring Strategic Partnerships to Scale Climate Solutions

Resilience & Sustainability Integration

Embedding resilience into strategies, portfolios, and systems

  • Net-Zero & Decarbonization Strategy
  • Sustainability & Impact Integration for Investors & Businesses
  • Nature-Based & Resilience Finance Solutions

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  • 📍 71-75 Shelton Street, WC2H 9JQ, London, UK
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