The fund, which has backing from the UK government, will support local capital providers investing in SMEs whose activities help meet UN sustainable development goals.
The fund focuses on businesses committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable, inclusive society. It requires portfolio companies to report on their impact, with the assistance of Amsterdam-based Impact Institute.
The capital will go to social enterprises providing support to those struggling with the cost of living crisis and back energy saving solutions. Local communities will have larger say over spending priorities via new community wealth funds.
Bernhard Kowatsch, head of the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator explains how they source, support and scale high-impact innovations to achieve SDG 2 – Zero Hunger.
The CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund discusses the changing media landscape and opportunities for investment in independent media to build free, thriving societies.
Audio Media Impact Group launches following merger between Mediameeting and the PureVocation group, which includes France’s positive news radio station AirZen Radio.
Serial social entrepreneur Verloop, founding partner of Rubio Impact Ventures, explains her approach to identifying and investing in entrepreneurs with potential to generate systemic change.
UK-based Macmillan Cancer Support’s new fund will invest in startups developing cancer care products and technology. 52North, developer of at-home testing kit for neutropenic sepsis, is the fund’s first investment
The funding came from an investor consortium led by Invest-NL, ABN Amro Sustainable Impact Fund and Quadia and will help the Dutch company to expand its business, finance product development and scale up impact
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