The Swedish impact investor’s inaugural venture fund was backed by European institutional investors and will back companies developing solutions to address future health and environmental challenges.
The two national promotional institutions have signed up to a new programme funded by the European Investment Fund aimed at boosting female participation in venture capital and private equity.
There is a growing need among investors to combine financial returns with investing for a societal good, the global wealth management brand of French banking giant Crédit Agricole Group said.
Staff at the Swedish flat-pack furniture giant will help the social entrepreneurs build a more inclusive, sustainable economy and create opportunities for local communities.
The funding by the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor will boost the national grid’s supply of sustainable and affordable electricity in low-income areas in rural Tanzania.
A report published by Impact Europe looks into how companies and corporate organisations conduct impact investing as a key part of their sustainability strategies.
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