CalPERS, the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the New York City public pension funds have adopted dedicated labour principles policies for their portfolios and fund managers in the past year.
'With a larger share of their wallet in cash or public equity that trades at all-time highs, they have ample liquidity to commit to private equity', says co-founder and CEO Jacqueline van den Ende.
When it comes to implementing ESG principles, momentum has been lost among North American investors, according to a survey by placement agent Capstone Partners.
Massachusetts-based fund manager the Engine Ventures looks to scale 'tough tech' that positively contributes to climate and health.
The ACCESS Pool has announced it will commit to Stafford Capital's carbon offset fund, after a six-month selection process.
The vehicle has a €150m target and will focus on businesses concerned with planetary health.
Blackhorn Ventures sees impact opportunity and investor demand for asset-light, capital-light software solutions in industrial decarbonisation – swimming against the growing tide of asset-heavy finance.
A new strategy will lend to European businesses providing solutions to environmental and social challenges, New Private Markets understands.
A majority of both investors and managers believe ESG costs should be included in the management fee, according to a report from Bfinance.
LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs face an uneven playing field when it comes to accessing finance; Impact Engine's Priya Parrish describes how investors should 'think differently' about risk and reward and why impact investing is 'is a natural fit for LGBTQ+ people'.