Impact market players say more work needs to be done in terms of education and provision of attractive investment opportunities if a wider group of investors is to be tempted to the impact sphere.
The fund is seeking to inject investment into businesses addressing the energy transition in Africa, as the continent continues to face a massive funding gap in the renewables sector.
A report from the UK’s long-term saving industry draws up an action plan to generate more private investment in support of public infrastructure spending from the UK’s new National Wealth Fund and other sources.
Thriving community organisations are making a valuable contribution to the UK’s energy transition, but funding remains tight. They are hoping the new Labour government will provide more support.
Commitments from several regional pension schemes have boosted the fund’s capacity to invest in the development and acquisition of affordable housing in the UK, where there is an acute shortage.
The Dutch institution says its largest ever syndicated loan will provide crucial support for beleaguered small businesses facing the country’s difficult economic conditions. BII and Swedfund are among the DFIs backing the facility.
The German investor believes offering financial incentives to companies if they hit social impact targets should play a greater role in investment strategies.
In a new report, the consultancy highlights how private debt funds continue to support growing companies in emerging markets, with the total target size of funds currently open for investment standing at €44bn.
The private equity fund will invest in fast-growing SMEs, mainly in North Africa. At least a quarter of the fund’s invested capital is earmarked for women-owned or led businesses.
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