anastasia jais

Founder and Master Mind behind Substanz

After more than 17 years in banking, specialising in structured finance and sustainability advisory for large extractive and chemical industries, Anastasia pursued her third Master’s degree at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). This academic transition became the catalyst for founding Substanz in 2023.

Substanz reflects her long-standing engagement with systemic innovation and low-impact materials. The company is dedicated to integrating next-generation materials into everyday applications, making advanced material innovation both accessible and commercially viable.