our story

KLARO is a leading impact consulting firm based in Barcelona, specializing in ESG advisory, impact measurement frameworks, and fundraising readiness for startups, SMEs, and investors across Europe.

At KLARO, our greatest strength lies in our people — the changemakers shaping clear, data-driven impact and purpose-driven business strategies. Join us to build a better future and mainstream impact together.

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“We think of the work we do as architecture for the impact ecosystem; we help develop and refine designs and builds alongside our partners to expand the impact universe, with the goal to mainstreaM impact.”

— KLARO Founding Team

Meet the Team

  • Karina kleissl

    CO - FOUNDER

  • rebeca kung

    CO - FOUNDER

  • josephine thomson

    CONSULTANT

  • samanta peña

    ECOSYSTEM STRATEGY ADVISOR

  • Kritesh Shridhar

    SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR

What Drives Klaro

Building the business case for impact by bringing structured clarity to impact-informed business strategy and decision making.

Mission

Vision

A world where impact is mainstream.

Purpose & Empowerment

Commitment to meaningful change: Every action and decision is centred on amplifying impact. We are here to empower changemakers, whether they are on our team, our clients, or our partners.

Collaboration & Inclusivity

Working together for greater good: Success comes from fostering partnerships, embracing diverse perspectives, and motivating all stakeholders to drive collective progress.

Integrity & Transparency

Building trust through openness: Honest communication and clear accountability ensure trust and alignment among businesses, funders, and communities.

Values

KLARO in action

  • SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT AT DOING GOOD DOING WELL CONFERENCE - Panel 4 women

    MIGRATION PANEL | DOING GOOD DOING WELL CONFERENCE

  • TEAMWORK AT GENEVA FORUM

    IMPACT MEASUREMENT TEAMWORK | GENEVA FORUM

  • SYSTEMS THINKING WORKSHOP | DGDW

    SYSTEMS THINKING WORKSHOP | DGDW

  • PRESENTATION ON IMPACT LANDSCAPE | IESE MBA

    PRESENTATION ON IMPACT LANDSCAPE | IESE MBA

  • alt="KLARO founders leading a Theory of Change workshop at Norrsken House, presenting to participants seated around a conference table with sea views in the background"

    NORRSKEN BARCELONA WORKSHOP

  • SYSTEMS THINKING WORKSHOP | DGDW

    SYSTEMS THINKING WORKSHOP | DGDW

  • BCG Report Klaro

    Migration BUSINESS CASE BY BCG & IOM

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We have worked with

BCG logo – KLARO co-authored the Migration Matters report with BCG
IESE Business School logo – KLARO led impact strategy workshops at IESE
UNIOM logo – KLARO collaborated with UNIOM on impact measurement frameworks
Earlybird logo – KLARO provided fundraising advisory for Vision Lab by Earlybird
MCAF logo – KLARO advised on migration and climate finance strategy for MCAF
Seedstars logo – KLARO co-created Theory of Change for Seedstars
Blisko logo – KLARO developed Theory of Change and IMM dashboard for Blisko

What others say

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“Rebeca’s ability to translate vision and data into actionable strategies has consistently delivered impactful outcomes. Through compelling presentations and clear articulation of complex solutions, she has earned the trust of collaborators and investors alike.”

Xavi Pont

Managing Director & President at Ship2b

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“Karina transformed our impact measurement from a reporting requirement for investors into a real business driver.Via a thorough process, she aligned our efforts with value creation, saving us time, money, and bringing clarity aligning our work with our mission. Highly recommend her expertise!”

Aleksandra Kozera

CEO of Blisko

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“We hired Christophe and his team on a project on the use of innovative data for urban planning. He was amazing to collaborate with - always responsive, adaptive, intellectually curious and with a real passion for delivering real-world impact. Chris' wide-ranging skill-set makes him well-placed to engage complexity while his strong communication and writing skills mean that he can reach a diverse set of audiences with his insights.”

George Kibala Bauer

Senior Director, Climate Tech & Digital Utilities at GSMA

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Life at klaro

We are a collaborative crew of strategists, analysts, and storytellers who believe in:

  • Empowerment: Every idea receives a clear roadmap.

  • Collaboration: Diverse voices fuel better solutions.

  • Transparency: Trust is built through open and honest dialogue.

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