The new fund will allow the Dutch fund manager to double its investments and impact in Central and Eastern Africa and expand to new markets like Zambia.
More government funding directed towards homelessness funds would facilitate big-ticket investments from private institutions, the social investor says.
Mirova’s new fund will invest in European companies that are trying to address many of society’s more interconnected problems like climate change and growing inequity, according to the firm.
Private equity funds remain the biggest contributor of impact capital, with €158bn committed between 2015 and 2023, despite a tough market environment.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Impact Investor spoke to leading figures in the industry about the role of impact investing in developing a more inclusive society and the lessons learnt as women building a career in the sector.
The Swedish private equity impact investor has added STIM to its portfolio of investments aimed at boosting sustainable food production, at a time when investor interest in aquaculture is on the rise.
Development finance institutions are backing a private credit climate finance fund managed by Darby International Capital to help the region’s mid-sized companies to develop low-carbon and climate resilient businesses.
Jacqueline van den Ende, co-founder and chief executive officer of Carbon Equity, talks to Impact Investor about growing investor appetite for all things climate tech.
Dutch pension ABP is set to invest €30bn into impact investments within the next six years, of which €11bn will be spread across climate and biodiversity solutions.
Mark Hall, place-based impact investing specialist at the Impact Investing Institute, analyses a landmark move that sets a precedent for other mainstream banks to follow.
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