Igniting Prosperity. Globally
Empowering growth worldwide, 150+ strong.
About Ignision
Founded in 1998 Ignision has evolved from advising to investing, always seeking to make a positive social impact globally.
Ignision is a specialized investment group focused on private equity and venture capital investment in niche sectors – life sciences, decarbonization and natural resources.
Our mission is to align present investment opportunities with future sustainability impact.
Through our investment strategy we strive to support profound shift in the world to secure well-being of future generations.
“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy

Our Portfolio
Life Sciences Portfolio
Property Portfolio
Technology Portfolio
Greener Growth Fund
Strategic Minerals Fund
Global Foorprint
From its roots in South Africa, Ignision has grown since 2003 to a team of 200+ people in several locations, principally in the United States.

Our Leaders
Rob Gerhard
CFA – CEO, CIO
Rob, Ignision’s Founder, a chartered accountant (SA). CFA charterholder, and MSc (Chemical Engineering) graduate, brings 23 years of experience in natural resource investment and operational management to the team.
Helen Speek
Managing Director
Helen, a Managing Director in Ignision’s healthcare private equity investment business, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Rob Gerhard
CFA – CEO, CIO
Rob, Ignision’s Founder, a chartered accountant (SA). CFA charterholder, and MSc (Chemical Engineering) graduate, brings 23 years of experience in natural resource investment and operational management to the team.
Helen Speek
Managing Director
Helen, a Managing Director in Ignision’s healthcare private equity investment business, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Rob Gerhard
CFA – CEO, CIO
Rob, Ignision’s Founder, a chartered accountant (SA). CFA charterholder, and MSc (Chemical Engineering) graduate, brings 23 years of experience in natural resource investment and operational management to the team.
Helen Speek
Managing Director
Helen, a Managing Director in Ignision’s healthcare private equity investment business, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).