impact investing

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.

BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund is expected to hold a final close later this year, according to a statement.

The firm has seen appetite for its first developed markets impact credit fund from pensions and insurers, head of impact strategy Diane Mak told New Private Markets.

Nearly a third of the Environment Acceleration Capital Fund comprises capital from individual investors.

The firm has acquired a Switzerland-based firm that offers clients private markets impact solutions.