Investor group backs oncology support app developed by German health company Fosanis. The capital raised is intended to drive Mika’s international expansion beyond its core German market
UK social investor Big Society Capital has announced it is cutting down its target return from 4-6% to just 1%, as the original target was “out of step” with both their mission and the market
We list a selection of the most relevant impact investment events taking place in Europe, and some of the leading global conferences.
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The rollout of smart cities in Africa is crucial to global sustainable development. But there are significant barriers to overcome, including lack of know-how and security concerns around the deployment of new technologies
WWF and Dutch Fund for Climate and Development launch the Mekong Delta Integrated Rice and Aquaculture Project. Plus, early-intervention programme RootED, Sencrop’s fundraise, and Big Society Capital’s survey
A landmark court ruling focused on climate change means charities in England and Wales can now safely exclude specific investments from their portfolio if in conflict with their charitable mission
The International Finance Corporation together with other development finance institutions and impact investors are providing a $165m credit facility to Nairobi-based Equity Group to support lending to MSMEs
Allied Iris Banks is the cornerstone investor in new €75m fund investing in SMEs contributing to Ireland’s decarbonisation. Plus WTW’s finance facility supports Melanesian fishing communities, and UNCDF’s latest initiatives
The Future Planet Fund backs growth companies emerging from innovations developed at some of the world’s leading academic institutions aimed at solving pressing societal challenges
Oryx Impact aims to contribute to the creation of more sustainable and resilient societies in Africa by investing in local impact funds which support SMEs and businesses providing essential goods and services across the continent
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