research & reports

The development finance institution is seeking to understand both the risks and opportunties nature provides, according to sustainability and impact director Kaisa Alavuotunki.

Climate-focused venture funds raised a combined $6.9bn as of August 6, up from $5.2bn for all of 2023, according to Venture Capital Journal research.

Most investors are finding the financial performance of their impact investments are meeting or exceeding expectations, according to a report from Blue Earth Capital.

Fundraising for impact strategies has picked up after a year to forget in 2023.

Our 2024 list of the largest managers of impact capital reveals which strategies and managers are getting attention from LPs.

A number of data points this week – including our own Impact 50 list – point to continued LP enthusiasm for private markets impact.

LP demand for sustainability-themed strategies remains a relative bright-spot, according to Rede Partners survey.

More than half of the impact investors surveyed plan to increase allocations to Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a GIIN survey.

The vast majority of LPs that have already invested in the continent are now looking to increase their exposure, according to a report from AVCA.

The majority of impact capital is directed towards developed markets, according to a GIIN report.