Established in 2018, ThreeArrows Impact Partner is a specialized advisory firm focused on impact investing and social innovation based in South Africa and Kenya.
We help our clients – impact investors and non-profit/for-profit organizations – design and implement socially impactful and financial sustainable investments and projects.
Our approach combines strategic insight, analytical rigor, and human-centered design thinking. Supported by the on-the-ground knowledge of emerging markets, we apply this integrated approach to accelerate impact.
Meet our team

Sawa Nakagawa, Founder & Partner
Sawa has 20 years of experience across impact investing, strategy, general management, and investment banking. Throughout her career, she has worked across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and the U.S.
Previously, she served as Chief Executive Officer of E2 Investments, an impact investing company with a mission to attack poverty and create jobs in South Africa. E2 is an empowerment partner to Allan Gray, South Africa’s largest privately held investment management company.