Trading impact credits based on social outcomes is proving a success in some places and should be scaled up to offset constraints on social funding, a new report concludes.
Impact Bridge has invested in Ecoalf, which is focused on advancing responsible textile innovation and circular design. Plus, Rival Foods raises €10m in a series B funding round to further scale production capacity | Start Foundation invests in Roetz Bikes.
Barcelona-based Aortyx has developed a life-saving vascular patch that can mend torn aortas, and plans to test the new devices in a clinical trial with humans within two years.
The London Pensions Fund Authority will commit approximately £400m to sectors including energy efficiency and renewables, sustainable industry, transport, reforestation and wetland restoration projects.
Despite the speculation, impact investing venture capital has matured beyond idealism into a commercially-driven approach that delivers strong returns while scaling urgent solutions, argue Alina Klarner and Christin ter Braak-Forstinger.
The Scatec-owned project in central Egypt, to be operational in 2026, is being fast-tracked as part of efforts to alleviate the country’s energy crisis.
The collaboration will offer flexible lending to small and medium-sized enterprises. Access to financing remains one of the most significant obstacles to growth for small businesses in the UK.