Chief Investment OfficerMercy Corps
Scott Onder is the Chief Investment Officer of Mercy Corps where he leads the agency’s global strategy for impact investing, innovative finance, Web3 initiatives, and strategic partnerships with technology ventures.
Scott is also the Co-Founder & Senior Managing Director of Mercy Corps Ventures, the impact venture capital arm of Mercy Corps, which invests in high-impact startups developing climate tech and inclusive fintech solutions in frontier markets. Through Mercy Corps Ventures (MCV), Scott has invested in 50+ seed and early-stage ventures in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. In addition to capital, MCV provides strategic support, pilots, and partnership opportunities to help ventures scale.
Scott is an early investor in Wasoko, Pula, Goldfinch, and Ejara and serves on the boards of multiple portfolio companies. He is also an active angel investor and advisor in crypto startups. He graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and lives in the Pacific Northwest.