Karan Sawhney is an Investment Officer with Grassroots Business Fund (GBF). Karan has been with GBF for the last 4 years working in Asia and Africa, investing in SME's. During this period he has screened over 100 companies operating in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy and artisanal across Africa and India, conducted due diligence on 15 companies and led multiple investments in India and Africa. Karan is responsible for portfolio management, business development, investment structuring, company valuations, financial modelling, due diligence, managing strategic tie-ups, legal structuring and impact assessment across the Africa portfolio for GBF.