Kavita Patel

Kavita joined MUUS from MIT Sloan in 2021. As a Principal on the Climate Partners investment team, Kavita is responsible for sourcing, due diligence, deal execution, and ongoing support of portfolio companies.

Kavita earned her MBA at MIT Sloan, as well as the Sustainability Certificate from the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative. While at Sloan, Kavita worked to enable a carbon-neutral future with Closed Loop Partners, International Finance Corporation’s Climate Finance group, and cleantech platform Station A. She has also worked with Women of the World Endowment to empower women who play a crucial role in mitigating climate change.

Kavita’s career has been rooted in her passion for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and she began exploring the intersection of finance and sustainability while in college. After earning her B.S. in Business & Political Economy from NYU Stern, she joined BlackRock’s Financial Institutions Group.

At BlackRock, Kavita focused on sustainable investing initiatives across various topics, including climate change, the rise of ESG, and stranded asset analyses of investment portfolios. Her work helped clients understand ESG risks and opportunities, develop policies for sustainable investing, and allocate capital in line with impact objectives.

In her free time, Kavita enjoys exploring the NYC food and speakeasy scene, long walks in the park with her Westie, Tofu, and performing South Asian dance. She looks forward to snowboarding, scuba diving, and adventure travel whenever she can get away from the city.