Sandler Lyle is an independent partner for startups and infrastructure projects. We bring together experienced industry practitioners from financial services, the startup ecosystem and the third sector to help our partners achieve international success and change the world.
Sandler Lyle focuses its efforts in three ways: partnering with startups, developing infrastructure, and supporting public policy.
Partnering With Startups
We partner with revolutionary startups whose technology holds the potential to profoundly change the world for the better. To support our partners, we raise capital, find international collaborations, develop strategy and open new markets.
Infrastructure Development
We source, develop, finance and manage infrastructure projects with a focus on the Middle East and Africa. Our portfolio includes renewable energy, wastewater treatment, desalination, and agriculture.
Academic Partnerships
Sandler Lyle is involved in several Track II diplomatic initiatives, working with non-governmental leaders to solve cross-border conflict. As a partner for academic institutes such as Oxford University, we publish in global journals on the nexus between energy, water, and security.
At Sandler Lyle we evaluate our success by our positive impact. We are proud to highlight select examples of our work …
Using technology to create an agricultural revolution
Sandler Lyle has partnered with a leading agricultural startup developing technology that allows crops to grow in highly saline conditions. We are leading negotiations for a large-scale pilot in Ethiopia, potentially drastically increasing agricultural yields in some of the most draught-affected regions on the planet…
Supporting startups to combat climate change
Sandler Lyle works with startups accelerating the change to a sustainable energy future. We are helping companies in off-grid energy develop cutting-edge technology to reduce the planet’s reliance on fossil fuels…
Helping policymakers manage the effects of climate change
Sandler Lyle is working with academics from Oxford University to support policymakers in the Jordan River Valley, Nile Delta and Amazon Basin. As climate change increases pressure on resources such as energy and water, a policy to manage cross-border resources is essential. Sandler Lyle partners with world-renowned scientists and local leaders to deliver on-the-ground practical lessons…
Building next generation infrastructure
Sandler Lyle is working with one of East Africa’s foremost private conglomerates to develop a solar project in Somaliland. Using cutting-edge renewable technology, we are helping to spur economic development while securing a sustainable source of energy…
Receiving recognition for our work
Sandler Lyle is proud of the recognition received for our partnerships. We are honoured to have won multiple prestigious awards, prizes and grants…
If you are interested in partnering with Sandler Lyle, or working with any of our partners, please get in touch.