It is increasingly evident that we face an unprecedented demand for transformative capital to address large-scale systemic challenges. At the same time, vast pools of capital are seeking new, viable pathways for allocation. Bridging this critical gap between supply and demand is essential if we are to accelerate at the scale and speed necessary to address the existential risks of our time.

The strategic goal of RZ Accelerator is to cultivate a new generation of capital allocation teams who can design and launch the next wave of future-ready allocation portfolios. These teams will, in turn, help to catalyse transformative capital flows to more resilient and equitable systems.

Jen is a lawyer by training, and has spent the last ten years building and leading a philanthropic organisation and working in a family office. Prior to this, Jen worked on the technical tax and legal holding structures for wealth. Working across investment and philanthropy has highlighted the need for new allocation pathways, shifts in the role of the allocator and more opportunities for civic asset builders to work at the systems-level. Jen now works on relational infrastructure and governance for system interventions. RZ is at the foreground of this work: supporting the next generation of capital allocators who can bring bold visions, strategic skill and relational experience to cultivate flows of capital that meet the demands of the moment.

Leon is leading Strategy to Operations at DmCS and coordinating across the project portfolio of the lab. Thematically, he is leading Bioregional Finance in DmCS. Previously, Leon has been working in social innovation and sustainability consulting for several years, among other things, leading his own consultancy firm for regenerative business model innovation and advising on the B Corp certification. He also worked on large-scale landscape restoration projects through weaving multi-stakeholder processes and social labs. Leon holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management and a Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability.

Liza is co-founder of RZ Accelerator at Dark Matter Laboratories to drive systemic change through innovative finance and governance. Formerly CEO of The Index Project, she has worked across global non-profits, local government, and private capital, gaining deep insights into how financial systems shape our world. She established and manages Design Impact Funds, an impact investing portfolio dedicated to scaling sustainable design solutions. She champions design as a force for change and believes transformation happens through honest collaboration and open experimentation. Committed to moving beyond extractive financial models, she advocates for regenerative, thoughtful, and compassionate approaches across cultures and economies.

Indy is an architect by training and a maker by practice, he is a Senior Innovation Associate with the Young Foundation. He, amongst other organisations – co-founded Impact Hub Birmingham and Open Systems Lab, was a member of the RSA’s Inclusive Growth Commission and a good growth advisor to the Mayor of London. He is a explorative practitioner in the means of system change & the dark matter design of civic infrastructure finance, outcomes, and governance. Indy is a Director of 00 and Dark Matter Laboratories.

Contact Information

For more information on the RZ Accelerator or to explore partnership opportunities, please reach out to:

• Jen Hooke (jen@rz.capital), or 
• Liza Chong (liza@rz.capital)
• Indy Johar (indy@darkmatterlabs.org),
• Leon Seefeld (leon@darkmatterlabs.org)

The RZ Accelerator is co-created and incubated by Dm4 and Thirty Percy Foundation.