our mission

Our goal is to make the world a better, more sustainable, equal, and equitable place by breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated spaces and providing financing, mentoring, and advisory support to women to become leaders and decision-makers in their fields. We see the gender financing and gender data gaps as interlinked challenges. Together, we invest, learn, grow, and succeed.

who we are

At Investress, our team of experts has a deep commitment to equality and sustainability, and is at the heart of what we do. Comprising seasoned professionals from diverse sectors, we bring unparalleled expertise and insight to our portfolio of investments and projects.

Dr. Cornelia Tremann, PhD

Founder & Director

Cornelia has spent most of her career living and working in Africa (Senegal, Madagascar, and Gabon) on entrepreneurship, private sector development, and blended finance programs. Combining academic rigor with practical experience, she has managed diverse teams and projects across different contexts and sectors including governance, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and fintech, with a passion for sustainability and female health. Always an ardent supporter of women's rights, reading the book "Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado Perez ignited her passion to do something bigger and start Investress. She loves executing visions, writing, and helping others succeed - especially women!

Christopher Tremann

Senior Advisor - Government & Technology

Christopher combines his tech and government experience to affect positive change in the impact investment space. He culminated his 20+ year diplomatic career as the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. (acting Ambassador) to the Gabonese Republic and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. As a computer engineer, he worked both with tech startups and major corporations such as Silicon Graphics, Inc and is well-versed in A.I., blockchain, and other disruptive technologies. He is the founder of Tenax Media, an independent media production company that tenaciously tells stories that need to be told.

Dr. Marie Spreckley, PhD

Senior Advisor - Science & Health

Marie has extensive experience leading research and healthcare initiatives across academic, clinical, and industry settings. Having worked at the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and Queen Mary University of London, as well as the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) and private healthcare settings, she brings deep expertise in clinical research, public health, and programme management. With a strong track record of translating scientific research into real-world healthcare solutions, Marie brings her broad scientific knowledge and strategic insight to her role on the Investress advisory board.

Dr. Katharina Schiller, PhD

Senior Advisor - Agriculture & Sustainability

Katharina is a scaling and sustainability transitions scientist at CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agri-food Systems program, based in Mexico City. Her work focuses on supporting systemic transitions to sustainability in agri-food systems and scaling sustainable agri-food system innovations, using transdisciplinary and participatory research methods. She has worked in agri-food research and development organizations in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe and is passionate about all things related to plants, sustainability, and circularity.