impact investing

Uplifting Capital has begun raising its second fund, according to an SEC filing.

After three years spent grappling with the EU sustainability rules, some managers have found an approach that works for them; but most still are hoping for reform.

Venture debt or corporate debt products are 'still very much needed', says Priscilla Schnepper of the European Investment Fund, who will discuss key developments at our PDI Germany Forum.

Clwyd has a 6% allocation to local and impact investments, according to documents accompanying a recent investment committee meeting.

WaterEquity is seeking $200m to invest in water and sanitation projects in emerging markets.

Eiffel Impact Debt II uses ESG levers to encourage sustainability improvements and is one of the largest-ever 'impact' debt funds; strategy head Antoine Maspétiol tells NPM how Eiffel navigated the ‘tough’ fundraising environment.

Large UK pension schemes are likely to expect their social impact managers to breakdown impact generated by UK region, per a report from Octopus Investments.

Including MCJ's new fund, climate fundraisers worldwide have now raised $6.9bn for 25 venture funds this year, according to Venture Capital Journal data.

It is often harder to collect data in the regions that need impact capital the most.

Half of Enhanced Return Debt Fund capital is earmarked for climate solutions, per a statement.