ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund, INCO Ventures and NGO ACTED have participated in the latest fundraising round for crowdfunding platform Lendahand which backs entrepreneurs in emerging countries
Infinity Recycling’s Circular Plastics Fund has made its first investment by acquiring a 20% stake in Pryme, the cleantech company behind Europe’s single largest plastic waste advanced recycling project in Rotterdam
Cardano Development is joining forces with a team of housing experts to create a platform to build affordable housing and associated social infrastructure across Africa, starting in Morocco and Tunisia
The Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment has launched a ‘ground-breaking’ tool to identify climate risk ‘hotspots’ across infrastructure networks, to help countries most exposed to extreme weather become more climate resilient
EIT’s initiative aims to drive greater inclusion of women in venture capital. Plus, Turkey joins GSG’s network, investors back employee learning platform Rise Up, and Quadoro new sustainable energy fund
Gresham House’s sustainable infrastructure fund announced higher than predicted investment returns thanks to higher valuations in sectors such as vertical farming, digital infrastructure and battery storage
Being an impact-driven organisation linked to a corporation can be challenging. A new report and risk assessment tool launched by EVPA aim to help social corporate investors assess and safeguard their impact integrity
The Norrsken22 invests in tech startups across the African continent, with fintech, healthcare and education as key target sectors. The fund, backed by leading tech founders, is about to make its second investment
A Commerz/YouGov survey shows the majority of Germans are interested in impact investments. However, lack of knowledge and unfavourable regulatory frameworks remain obstacles for more retail investors to invest for impact
Around 35% of all impact funds invest in emerging markets, according to the latest report by Phenix Capital. SDGs 7 (affordable and clean energy) and 1 (no poverty) are the most targeted among emerging market impact funds
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