Alina Bassi

Alina Bassi is a dedicated impact investor at Ananda Impact Ventures, channeling her expertise to back game-changing companies across Europe that aim to create positive social and environmental change. Her role involves leveraging her diverse background and passion for innovation to drive meaningful and sustainable impact on a global scale. ananda+1

As a serial entrepreneur, Alina co-founded Kleiderly, a Berlin-based startup focused on circular fashion by developing a patent-pending technology to recycle textile waste into a plastic alternative. She also co-founded Founderland, a non-profit empowering women of color entrepreneurs in Europe, demonstrating her commitment to both environmental sustainability and social equity. forbes+4

Alina is a chemical engineer by training, holding a 1:1 MEng from Aston University. Her engineering background is a cornerstone of her career, enabling her to innovate solutions for waste management, from transforming household waste into energy and coffee waste into biofuel, to pioneering textile-to-plastic recycling. ananda+3

Recognized for her leadership and impact, Alina was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 - Europe - Manufacturing & Industry in 2020 and is an Obama Foundation Leader. She is also a TEDx Speaker and a strong advocate for women, especially women of color, in STEM and entrepreneurship, actively working to level the playing field for underrepresented founders. forbes+4