Impact Investing Institute

Our Chair Kieron Boyle spoke to Rafi Addlestone and Adam Pike for their new podcast #TheImpactEquation where they speak with leaders shaping a brighter future. “What’s worked for me in the world of impact is having lots of ‘ands’. Hustle and long term thinking - the first step is the most important. Focused and open minded - strong opinions lightly held." Tune in to hear Kieron's insights on the world of impact and how, at the Institute, we are working to transform capital markets so they support a fairer, greener, more resilient future: https://lnkd.in/eQv4fmCD #impactinvesting #podcast

We are proud to share insights from our Co-CEO Sarah Teacher's session at the The Global Impact Investing Network Impact Forum this week, where she moderated an inspiring discussion with Liesel Pritzker Simmons and Tania Rodriguez Riestra on the future of impact investing for family offices. The timing of this conversation could not have been better - the impact investing market continues to show remarkable growth and resilience. The GIIN's latest research reveals the global impact investing market has reached $1.571 trillion in assets under management, with a impressive 21% compound annual growth rate since 2019. Here in the UK, our own research shows the market has surged to £76.8 billion, growing at 10.1% annually since 2021 - significantly outpacing the broader UK asset management sector. Family offices are perfectly placed to turbo charge this growth and align investments with their values, build impact portfolios and engage the next generation. Key insights from the conversation: ➡ To create lasting change, we need to use multiple forms of capital (from grants to investment) while considering how our decisions affect both people and planet. ➡ True systems change requires collaboration across investors, philanthropists, and communities. ➡ Family offices are reimagining "appropriate returns" - moving beyond market-rate expectations to explore truly catalytic capital opportunities. ➡ We must challenge traditional investment narratives that treat social and environmental impacts as secondary considerations rather than primary drivers. Thank you to Dean Hand, Liz Callahan, and Adam Samuel at the GIIN for hosting this vital conversation. The discussion reinforces why our work supporting family offices in their impact investing journey is crucial for driving broader capital market transformation. Interested in learning more about how family offices can engage with impact investing? Reach out to Sarah Teacher directly or comment below. #ImpactInvesting #FamilyOffice #GIIN2024

Join a landmark study shaping the future of investment     We have partnered with Ipsos, an independent market research agency, to launch a first of its kind research initiative examining how investment professionals conceptualise and approach investment purpose in today's evolving market landscape.      This comprehensive study explores:   ➡ Core principles driving modern investment strategies   ➡ Critical decision-making factors in investment processes   ➡ The interplay between risk, return, and sustainability considerations      And we need your #help please! By participating in a brief 5–10-minute #survey, you will contribute to research that will provide unique insights into the transformation of investment narratives and practices. You’ll also get a chance to enter a prize draw for a £75 voucher.     Key details:   Survey closes: Tuesday, 19th November   Time required: 5-10 minutes   Confidentiality: All responses will be anonymised and will be presented only as aggregated statistics for research purposes.       Your network's voice matters: We encourage you to share this survey with fellow investment professionals. Each response strengthens our ability to map the changing investment landscape and provide actionable insights and tools to the industry.      ➜ Link to the survey in the comments. Thank you for your support!

Transform your investment career with the CFA UK's Level 4 Certificate in #ImpactInvesting. As sustainable finance reshapes the investment landscape, impact investing has moved from niche to necessity. Are you ready to lead this transformation? The CFA UK Level 4 Certificate equips you with: 🎯 Strategic Expertise - Master impact measurement & management - Develop sophisticated ESG integration frameworks - Navigate the latest regulatory requirements 💡 Practical Applications - Design impact-aligned portfolios - Conduct thorough impact due diligence - Implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies 🏆 Career Advancement - Join a growing network of impact investing professionals - Earn a prestigious qualification from CFA UK - Differentiate yourself in an evolving market This is the perfect learning opportunity for investment professionals looking to: - Integrate impact considerations across investment decisions - Drive measurable positive outcomes - Stay ahead of industry trends - Build credibility in sustainable finance Learn more about the certification that's setting the standard in impact investing. Link to program details in comments below ⬇️ #ImpactInvesting #Learning #CFAUK

We are thrilled to see the UK government's commitment to impact investing, announced today as part of a roundtable hosted by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rt Hon Darren Jones MP and attended by our Chair Kieron Boyle and our Chair Emerita Dame Elizabeth Corley. £550 million of new impact investments have been secured to tackle the housing crisis, marking a significant step towards creating the right environment for impact investing across the country. The investments include innovative funds from Schroders, Man Group, and Resonance, with plans to raise over £1.2 billion in the coming years. Housing is one of the many social and environmental challenges impact investing can address and help solve. We have been pleased to work alongside our partners and the government to help make this initiative a reality. It is encouraging to see the government fostering public-private partnerships to address pressing social and environmental challenges. We look forward to continuing our work with the government and our partners to transform capital markets so they support a fairer, greener, more resilient future. It's great to see our recent figure on the UK impact investing market - £76.8 billion - in the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eZaBVnAD #impactinvesting #socialhousing #UKgovernment

What is the role of #PrivateEquity and #VentureCapital in preventative health? Today, we hosted a workshop with industry leaders to explore some of the answers to that question. We focused on: ➡ A high-level overview of the preventative health challenges that the UK faces and how private capital can respond.   ➡ Highlighting a range of case studies on how private capital is accelerating positive action on some of these issues.  ➡ Teasing out the central complexity for health VCs in interacting with the NHS as a critical stakeholder in their investees’ business models.  ➡ Capturing challenges and opportunities from stakeholders in the room on how to act more effectively on preventative health, and how to improve partnership and coordination with the NHS. We had participants from across the NHS, the investment community and other market building organisations in the room and there were a few common themes that came out of the discussion: ➡ The opportunity for commercialisation when it comes to health solutions. The UK does a fantastic job at innovation and getting start-ups off the ground, but to provide solutions at scale we need well developed and well capitalised business models. ➡ Alignment of incentive structures for different actors to mobilise more private capital in this space that can benefit people across society. ➡ The need for capital with an appropriate risk appetite that works towards long-term outcomes. ➡ The power of data and the potential for a well-managed and anonymous single portal for data that could help innovative companies and investors to optimise the health solutions they're looking to achieve. Thank you to our brilliant speakers Professor Tony Young from NHS England, Patricia Ward from Redington, Joe Stringer, Nicholas Ibery, and Chris Edson from Second Nature as well as our highly engaged workshop participants. Thank you to the City of London Corporation for supporting this workshop as part of our joint #FinanceForImpactInitiative. Thank you also to our partners British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), Better Society Capital, ImpactVC and our supporters Herbert Smith Freehills and Imperial College Business School. At the Institute, we work with investors, policymakers, and civic society organisations to unlock the opportunity of impact investment in the preventative health domain. Through an exploratory initiative with our partners we will identify new impact investing solutions to test in the market. If you would like to learn more about this work reach out to our Co-CEO Bella Landymore who leads on this work or our Co-CEO Sarah Teacher who led us through today's workshop. #impactinvesting #health #venturecapital #privateequite

Congratulations to Better Society Capital's on their latest market sizing report, which highlights the continued strength of the UK’s social impact investment market, despite economic uncertainties. The data shows that the market has grown to over £10 billion, up 7% from last year, presenting a unique opportunity to drive more investment into projects that benefit both society and the economy, while easing pressure on public services. Looking ahead, the report encourages everyone in the social impact sector to come together and showcase the potential of social investment in tackling entrenched inequalities. It's a strong invitation to connect capital to where it is needed the most, building a better, more sustainable future for all. How does this research differ from our own most recent report on the size of the UK impact investing? It does not include investments primarily targeting environmental outcomes, global investing from the UK or impact investing into businesses that don’t explicitly self-define as impact-driven. #impactinvesting #socialinvestment

We are thrilled to announce that our Co-CEO Sarah Teacher will be at the forefront of impact investing innovation at the upcoming #ImpactForum by The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) in Amsterdam from 23-24 October! The Forum brings together more than 1600 attendees from more than 70 countries and is one of the top gatherings for impact investing professionals each year. Sarah will moderate the session "Unlocking Value: Impact Investing Strategies for Family Office Principals" with Liesel Pritzker Simmons and Tania Rodriguez Riestra. For anyone attending the Forum and interested in finding out more about our work and opportunities for collaboration, do reach out to Sarah directly. #impactinvesting #familyoffices #event

Our latest research reveals that the UK impact investing market has grown to £76.8 billion in assets under management by the end of 2023 - a 10% compound annual growth rate since 2020. 📈 But what can impact investing actually deliver and why does it matter in today's world where we are facing urgent challenges around climate change and social inequality? 🎥 Our Co-CEO Bella Landymore explains how capital markets can become the main source to shape a fairer, greener, more resilient future, how impact investing as an effective way to achieve that transformation, and how the UK is leading the charge. Head to our website to download our report "The UK impact investing market: Size, scope, and potential" #impactinvesting #sustainableinvesting #UKfinance

Great to see the City of London Corporation's newest research report on impact investing highlighting the UK's leadership role in impact investing and its significant value on a national and global scale - published in collaboration with British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA). 📊 The report evaluates the UK across five crucial criteria: 1️⃣ Clear Mission 2️⃣ Knowledge and Expertise 3️⃣ Scale 4️⃣ Leading Talent 5️⃣ Capacity Building 🔍 Key findings: The UK is uniquely positioned to continue leading and expanding as a hub for impact investing, driving significant financial, social, and environmental value both domestically and globally. 💡 Impact investing isn't just about financial returns - it's about actively generating positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside those returns. As the world pivots towards sustainable investments, the UK's leadership presents unprecedented opportunities for transformative change. #impactnvesting #sustainability #UKfinance