The latest report by the Global Impact Investing Network reveals strong growth in impact-related private equity investments, with pension funds now supplying the largest pool of impact capital, reflecting greater institutional involvement.
According to Katapult, the 13 companies taking part in the fourth and final programme for the fund represent the “most technically advanced and commercially mature” group of startups to date, with an average valuation of €25m.
Norfund has joined AIIM’s IDEAS Fund and the Mahlako Energy Fund to launch Anthem, a large-scale renewable energy platform which integrates several businesses and projects covering wind, solar PV and a hydroelectric plant.
The fund will make pre-seed up to series A investments, also providing firms with strategic support and access to international networks to attract further investment.
Aerska develops RNA medicines for the treatment of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, which affect millions of people worldwide.
Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) offer investors a way to align their investments with measurable environmental outcomes, while also serving as a test of both government policy credibility and environmental ambition, according to Ninety One.
After a tough start to the year, confidence has returned among impact founders and investors in Europe, a new report by Swedish venture capitalist Norrsken VC said.
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