impact investing

Cathy Zoi's previously served in the Obama administration.

The real estate manager's social impact fund has reached a first close, with Big Society Capital, Samsung Life Insurance and London CIV among its LPs.

The firm, which invests in African SMEs, reached its hard-cap after launching the fund in 2022.

The firm's newest partner spoke to affiliate title PE Hub Europe about the impact potential of infrastructure and diversity in private markets.

Requests around additionality were toned down in the final guidance, which the regulator says is 'in principle compatible' with global guidance.

Impact X Capital Partners is seeking £100m to invest in the tech, health, education and media sectors.

A lack of investor familiarity and geographical disconnect are contributing to a lack of investment, says STOA Infra & Energy's Catherine Edet.

The firm is no longer looking for new LPs for its $1bn target flagship product, said global head of investor solutions Yalin Karadogan.

The fund manager may now be best known for its link to Octopus Energy, but it has plans to more than triple its AUM over the next decade, says CIO Jonathan Digges.

The firm received a £50 million commitment from the UK Infrastructure Bank, according to a statement.