Can Atacık

Can is the Founder and Managing Partner of Alethina Impact, bringing over 25 years of international experience across investment banking, development consulting, and impact investing.

He also serves as Co-founder and Partner of ImpACTNOW Capital, a Portuguese impact investment fund focused on early-stage climate tech investments. Throughout his career, Can has served as a senior advisor to major international financial institutions including the World Bank, EBRD, and UNDP, leading private sector development and climate finance initiatives. His technical expertise includes designing innovative financial structures, having advised on Türkiye’s first social impact bond and developed policy frameworks for revenue-based financing.

Previously, he served as CFO and Board Member of Medmar Marble Industry, managing USD 100M+ in turnover and leading major private equity stake sales. As Vice President at Daruma Corporate Finance, he executed over €400 million in project finance facilities and led efforts to launch Türkiye’s first dedicated renewable energy private equity fund.

Can holds graduate degrees in International Relations and Governmental Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. from St. John’s College, and completed executive education through the Impact Finance Innovations Program at the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, as well as the Blended Finance Program at the University of Zurich, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth.

Beyond his executive roles, he actively mentors social enterprises and serves on advisory boards across Türkiye’s startup and impact investment ecosystems.