Sefa
Kate Webster is a Social Finance Relationship Manager at Sefa with previous experience in climate change strategy and responsible investment analysis at Aware Super. Kate has a background in impact investing research, sustainable development goals, and infrastructure investment management. Kate also has experience in corporate finance, deal origination, and management roles in recruitment and healthcare industries. Kate holds a Masters in Sustainability and an MBA in Corporate Finance.
Sefa
Sefa was established in 2011 when it was selected by the Australian Government to receive funding from its Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund (SEDIF). On top of the $10 million grant, another $10 million was raised via equity investors and lenders. Since establishment, Sefa has unlocked more than $120 million of capital from the impact investing sector. The Sefa team has disbursed $45 million in loans through 60 deals. Sefa’s work continues across impact areas including crisis & affordable housing, education, arts, community enterprises, Indigenous and disability organisations. Sefa joined the growing community of B Corp certified companies in August 2015. Though distinct entities Sefa works closely and collaboratively with Sefa Partnerships and shares a joint strategy for the continued growth of purpose-driven organisations across Australia and the impact ecosystem.