impact investing

ABC Impact is reportedly targeting $600m for its sophomore fund.

Ingka Investments has made its first commitment to a blue economy fund.

Hamilton Lane Impact Fund II was launched in April 2021 as a growth and buyout strategy with a $400m target.

The US impact firm is expanding into new asset classes while seeking up to $5bn for its fifth private equity fund.

KKR’s Global Impact Fund II has received $100m in commitments since its second close in October 2022.

The Article 8, unit-linked product will allow commitments from €5,000.

Concerns around financial performance are still keeping some investors from pursuing sustainable or impact investments. For those that have started, climate is the dominant theme.

The debt fund will use a blended model to target foundations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals.

The Article nine fund exceeded its €350m target, raising 'mainly from large family offices in Europe, Asia and South America', said executive chairman Frédéric de Mévius.

Just Climate’s first fund, a growth equity strategy focusing on industrial decarbonisation, has made its first three investments.