Gerasimos Routzounis

Partner Chief Investment Officer

Gerasimos Routzounis, as Chief Investment Officer at SPOROS, brings over 15 years of experience in rigorous data analysis, research management, and business development. A graduate of the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics, his expertise lies in market analysis and firm performance. At Kapa Research, he has led significant international projects for the World Bank. His practice of rigorous market data analysis at the micro level combined with the experience from managing data collection from more than 50,000 firms across five continents has made Gerasimos a credible professional in identifying what makes firms thrive financially, and the role of management team characteristics and entrepreneurial spirits in determining financial outcomes. In his role at SPOROS, Gerasimos is instrumental in shaping the fund's investment strategy, with responsibilities ranging from sourcing and evaluating potential investments to risk assessment and strategic guidance for portfolio companies. His focus is on aligning investments with both financial goals and the fund's impact objectives, ensuring a balanced approach towards ensuring profitability via positive contribution to the Circular Economy.