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CHAPTERS - South Asia
South Asia

The South Asia chapter is headquartered in Chennai, India with staff in Bangalore and New Delhi, and serves members across South Asia.

About the chapter
The ANDE South Asia chapter works to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.

It also aims to deepen ANDE’s role as the leading convener for organizations committed to supporting entrepreneurship in developing economies. Chapter activities aim to strengthen the local network, encourage collaboration, and co-develop programs and services for and with our members and the sector at large.

ANDE has 58 members working across South Asia
Upcoming Events
May 29, 2025

Join a session on intersectionality in business development, featuring peer insights, breakout discussions, and best practices for inclusive leadership and programming on May 29, 2025.

June 2, 2025

Apply now for ANDE’s upcoming Investment Manager Training (IMT), taking place on June 2-6, 2025 in Bangalore.

June 5, 2025

Join ANDE Asia and Roots of Impact on June 5 for a session spotlighting Bangladesh’s B-Briddhi program and how Impact-Linked Finance can unlock capital for impact-driven SGBs across Asia.

Current Chapter Groups

The Asia Climate and Environment Learning Lab aims to foster collaboration, spark discussions, build capacity, and drive the green transformation urgently needed.

Being part of a community of entrepreneur support organizations working to advance inclusivity in entrepreneurial spaces in Asia.

ANDE Asia chapters, in collaboration with Roots of Impact, is pleased to invite you to our Asia Small and Growing Business (SGB) Finance Learning Series where we explore innovative financing approaches for SGBs across Asia.

ANDE Asia chapters, in collaboration with Heifer International, launch the INGO Impact Investing Learning Series to convene a curated group of INGO practitioners to learn, share, and grow together.

Past Chapter Groups
Featured Publications
Latest Updates

Gain expert perspectives on climate with Jennifer Oomen, Senior Director, Technical Excellence of Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, Habitat for Humanity.

Explore climate insights and unpack climate challenges with Global Business Inroads (GBI).

Dive deep into Climate Conversations with our Co-Chair, Ajay Menon.

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ANDE South Asia Member Showcase

ANDE South Asia publishes the Member Showcase – a document that goes out during the year highlighting the work being done by a few selected members on a regular basis. This showcase is an attempt towards to not only draw attention to the current focus and initiatives that members in the region are working on but also help drive deliberate purposeful collaboration with specific asks and offers for working together.

Chapter Staff
Regional Advisory Committee

Uncover the transformative work happening across Asia—collaborations, innovations, and solutions making a lasting impact on sustainability, equity, and progress.

Learn more about Asia-wide work