About
Dr Andy Kuper AO is an investor and entrepreneur whose Profit with Purpose philosophy has shaped diverse industries and countries. Andy founded LeapFrog Investments in 2007. By 2017, Fortune ranked LeapFrog as one of the top 5 Companies to Change the World, alongside Apple and Novartis. In 2022 in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, Andy was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for "distinguished service to the impact investing industry, to global business leadership, and to financial inclusion".
LeapFrog’s companies now serve 537 million people across Africa and Asia with healthcare, financial services or climate solutions. 359 million are low-income emerging consumers, often accessing essential services for the first time. LeapFrog companies have grown on average at 23 per cent per year since investment.
Global investors have committed several billion dollars to LeapFrog. Portfolio companies have been sold to category leaders including Prudential Plc, Swiss Re, AXA XL, Allianz, Standard Chartered, Fidelity and Novo Nordisk.
Andy is a founding father of commercial impact investing, co-creating and launching multiple industry bodies and standards, with leaders such as the World Bank President, over nearly 2 decades. He been recognised by the Economist Group for demonstrating how "to change the way we invest as individuals, institutions and societies". He has received leadership awards from WEF, YPO, IIS, EY and other global institutions.
Andy serves on the board of the Global Private Capital Association and on the G7 Task Force on Impact Investing. He has authored two books on globalisation and governance and is co-author of publications with diverse leaders and Nobel laureates.
In 2023, he joined President Biden and King Charles at Windsor Castle, with 20 global chief executives and the President of COP28, to help mobilise billions in innovative climate financing.
Articles by Andrew
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What is the Purpose of the Insurance Industry?
What is the Purpose of the Insurance Industry?
By Andrew Kuper
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Africa's demographic destiny drives $350m Prudential investment
Africa's demographic destiny drives $350m Prudential investment
By Andrew Kuper
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Delighted to release our new report today – All Work, No Pay (with co-authors Catherine Hemingway (in her former role at MJI), Fiona Yeh and Bassina…
Delighted to release our new report today – All Work, No Pay (with co-authors Catherine Hemingway (in her former role at MJI), Fiona Yeh and Bassina…
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We have just launched our new national survey of temporary migrant workers across Australia - we have found in the past that the combined voices and…
We have just launched our new national survey of temporary migrant workers across Australia - we have found in the past that the combined voices and…
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Honors & Awards
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Order of Australia (AO)
Queen Elizabeth II and the Government of Australia
"For distinguished service to the impact investing industry, to global business leadership, and to financial inclusion".
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Gold Medal and Founder’s Award
International Insurance Society
For transformative impact on the industry
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One of Australia’s 20 True Leaders
Australian Financial Review
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Young Global Leader
World Economic Forum
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YPO-WPO SEN Award for Leadership
Young Presidents' Organisation and World Presidents' Organisation
Selected from the 25,000 chief executive members
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Entrepreneur of the Year, National Winner, Services Category
Ernst & Young
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🎉 We are excited to share that Ulrike Engling has joined LeapFrog Investments as our new Chief Financial Officer! 🎉 Ulrike brings 25 years of…
🎉 We are excited to share that Ulrike Engling has joined LeapFrog Investments as our new Chief Financial Officer! 🎉 Ulrike brings 25 years of…
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Thanks to Mergermarket for the chance to share insights from our climate strategy. A focus on climate, done right, builds competitive…
Thanks to Mergermarket for the chance to share insights from our climate strategy. A focus on climate, done right, builds competitive…
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Welcome Ulrike Engling, our new world-class CFO, to the LeapFrog Investments team! Ulrike brings 25 years of experience across all operations in…
Welcome Ulrike Engling, our new world-class CFO, to the LeapFrog Investments team! Ulrike brings 25 years of experience across all operations in…
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For India’s growing population of gig workers, battery swapping offers affordability and convenience while reducing the downtime. Instead of an…
For India’s growing population of gig workers, battery swapping offers affordability and convenience while reducing the downtime. Instead of an…
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The concept of a green discount is at the heart of our climate strategy – green products can also be more affordable products, enabling access to…
The concept of a green discount is at the heart of our climate strategy – green products can also be more affordable products, enabling access to…
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A great report from Temasek and reminder of what it takes to be catalytic at institutional scale (noting that "catalytic capital" is recognized as a…
A great report from Temasek and reminder of what it takes to be catalytic at institutional scale (noting that "catalytic capital" is recognized as a…
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Always enjoy the discussions with Giovanni! Check out the below 👇 This point by Andrew Kuper is one that resonates, “Our philosophy is that AUM…
Always enjoy the discussions with Giovanni! Check out the below 👇 This point by Andrew Kuper is one that resonates, “Our philosophy is that AUM…
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We are excited to announce our partnership with USAID's Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (#HETA) program! Our first project…
We are excited to announce our partnership with USAID's Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (#HETA) program! Our first project…
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Did you know? Millions of people in Africa still don't have reliable electricity. That's where we come in. The Economist recently highlighted how…
Did you know? Millions of people in Africa still don't have reliable electricity. That's where we come in. The Economist recently highlighted how…
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I am honoured to join the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators as one of the ten nominees designated by the World Bank President. I look forward to serving a…
I am honoured to join the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators as one of the ten nominees designated by the World Bank President. I look forward to serving a…
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#WatchThis Inspiration for a sustainable future! Stories of courage and resilience in the face of climate change. This powerful film showcases the…
#WatchThis Inspiration for a sustainable future! Stories of courage and resilience in the face of climate change. This powerful film showcases the…
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In a recent interview with Bloomberg Green during London Climate Action Week, our CEO, Majid A., discussed some of Alterra’s strategic efforts to…
In a recent interview with Bloomberg Green during London Climate Action Week, our CEO, Majid A., discussed some of Alterra’s strategic efforts to…
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Are you paid to think in black/white, or shades of grey? In some roles you are paid to get to a black/white position and doing so efficiently makes…
Are you paid to think in black/white, or shades of grey? In some roles you are paid to get to a black/white position and doing so efficiently makes…
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