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Shally Shanker
Managing Partner at AiiM Partners
Palo Alto, California
Overview
Shally Shanker is the Founder & Managing Partner at AiiM Partners in Palo Alto, California, specializing in investing in various sectors including AgTech, EnergyTech, and FinTech. With a career spanning roles such as Director of Mission Investing at The Schmidt Family Foundation and President of Systemic Impact, Shally has successfully invested in companies like eDNA Explorer and ReMo Energy, demonstrating a track record of strategic investment decisions and impactful board memberships.
Work Experience
Founder & Managing Partner
2019 - Current
The AiiM Partners Fund invests in companies that solve complex social and environmental issues.
Board Member
2023
Board Member
2023
Board Member
2020
MyForest Foods grows meatless mycelium on vertical farms and supplies sustainable natural flagship products to consumers.
Raised $58,546,103.00 from Ecovative Design.
Board Member
2022 - 2024
Board Member (Exit)
2021 - 2024
Board Member (Exit)
2020 - 2021
Ecologic Brands is a provider of sustainable packaging specializing in the paper bottle and paper-based packaging solutions.
Raised $7,000,000.00 from Tamarisc Ventures, Tamarisc Ventures, Tamarisc Ventures, DBL Partners and Catamount Ventures.
Director, Mission Investing
2014 - 2018
Sourced and built a global portfolio of investments demonstrating strong social, environmental and financial returns.
President
2011 - 2014
Designed and implemented investment strategy for Mission Investing at the Schmidt Family Foundation.
V.P. Investments/ Investment Officer
2006 - 2011