Matanataki

Matanataki Vakaviti (Fijian) to take action; to lead by example.

Matanataki (Vakaviti, Fijian) to take action; to lead by example.

Super coral gene banking by partner organization Corals for Conservation, on Nuku Reef, Malolo Island © 2023. Evii Tong. All Rights Reserved.

Matanataki is a private sector, Fiji-based and women-led company. We work for the benefit of investors, entrepreneurs, and Fiji, with the goal of building Fiji’s economy and bringing health to Fiji’s reefs.

Matanataki has been operating in Fiji since 2016, pursuing the goal of regenerative business development by working closely with many partners: Itaukei (indigenous Fijian) and Rotuman resource owners, private sector enterprises and entrepreneurs, conservation NGOs, multilaterals, and Government.

We are a pioneer in private sector mobilisation in Fiji with extensive experience and local and global networks across the private and public sectors. Our core competencies are in finance, strategy, business & organisational development, regenerative business practice and environmental & social impact.

Our Values

Be of service to Fiji.
Apply the brightest minds and the best knowledge to each portfolio business.
Ensure fair costs of capital for entrepreneurs.
Maximise impact returns for investors.

Navua River, Serua © 2017. Collum Drummond. All Rights Reserved.

Team

Portrait of Jodi Smith


Jodi Smith

Founding General Partner

Malakai Naiyaga

General Partner


Kanchan Wali-Richardson

Senioe Advisor - Regenerative Impact


Richard Lees

General Partner