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📄 Annual Report Released ➪ Zero Gap Fund Mobilizes $1.04B in Private Capital To Advance UN Sustainable Development Goals The The Rockefeller Foundation released its annual Zero Gap Fund (ZGF): 2023 State of the Portfolio report, highlighting the critical role of catalytic capital in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. ZGF invests in disruptive technologies and tech-enabled companies to address climate change, regenerative agriculture, financial inclusion and access to essential services. As of December 2023, ZGF had facilitated the mobilization of over $1.04 billion in private finance across 12 high-impact investment strategies. #regenerativeagriculture #climatechange #agtech #disruptivetechnologies #annualreport #catalyticcapital #unitednations

Check out the The Rockefeller Foundation MacArthur Foundation #ZeroGapFund impact report, featuring the outcomes we’ve achieved at Founders First since 2021. We’re on our way towards our goal of investing in 1,000 diverse-led companies over the next decade. #inclusiveeconomy

Ocean 14 Capital Fund I, an impact fund focusing exclusively on funding sustainable solutions for the multi-trillion-dollar blue economy, has just announced it has reached a final close at just over €201m. The big question everyone is asking- which projects will be getting a slice of the pie. According to The Global Impact Investing Network the current size of the global impact investing market is estimated to be around $USD500 billion, with more than 1300 investment organisations and over 425 available investment products. That's a lot of wealth that can and should trickle down to the most deserving projects. While there is no absolute definition of Blue economy impact investing, Ocean Purpose Project identifies five key criteria: • Due Diligence: the rigor an investor has to investigate claims by industry leaders, independent audits or reviews performed to confirm facts or details of projects and not rely on hearsay or family/political connections . • Intentionality: an investor’s intention to have a positive social or environmental impact through investments. • Return expectation: impact investments are expected to generate a financial return or, at minimum, a return of capital. • Range of return expectations and asset classes: target financial returns range from below market to risk-adjusted market rate and can be made across asset classes. • Impact measurement: the investor is committed to measure and report the social and environmental performance and progress of underlying investments. “Marine Economy” was first mentioned in 1979 but “Blue Economy” became popular in 2010 following an article by Kildow and McIlgorm stating “The importance of estimating the contribution of the oceans to national economies”. Investors play an important role in the blue economy, as they hold the economic power to provide the essential capital to fund ocean-friendly Chris Gorell Barnes, co-founder of Ocean 14 Capital said: “Oceans are the critical life-support system for life on earth. The ocean provides half the oxygen we breathe, it absorbs half the carbon, it feeds the world, it employs hundreds of millions of people. If it’s not functioning it will be game over for humanity. Institutions are now awakening to the fact that we need to overhaul the capital market to stand a chance of averting the climate crisis.” https://lnkd.in/gNBfV8pU #ImpactInvesting #BlueEconomy #BlueFinance #ClimateAction #SocialImpact

😱 We are thrilled to announce that following Thursday's successful public launch, Newtree Impact has reached a major milestone in its campaign, raising over €645,000! 👏 In addition, it has just been announced that their long-standing shareholder, Whitestone, will maintain its investment proportion under the same conditions as Spreds investors. 🍃 If you are still hesitating on investing in this impactful opportunity, don't wait to long, the campaign will only be online for 2 more weeks! ❗ Investing carries serious risks, including partial or total loss of capital. Please read the Key Investment Information Sheet and the Risk factors before investing.

Chris Skidmore Unveils Desmos Capital: A Boutique Bank Fueling Net Zero Scale-Up Ventures Former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore, renowned for authoring the Net Zero Review under the previous government, has embarked on a significant venture with the launch of Desmos Capital Partners. This new private investment bank aims to champion scale-up firms and emerging markets centered around future technologies, net-zero ambitions, and transformative global initiatives. https://lnkd.in/e29Kpzp4 #Investment #VentureCapital #ChrisSkidmore #AlternativeInvestmentManagementAssociation #netzeroreview #Investmentbanking #ChrisSkidmore #NetZeroReview #DesmosCapitalPartners #scaleupfirms #emergingmarkets #futuretechnologies #netzeroambitions #transformativeglobalinitiatives #privateinvestmentbank #championinginnovation #sustainablefinance #cleantech #renewableenergy #energytransition #climateaction #greentechnology #lowcarbon #carbonneutral #carbonfootprint #decarbonisation #greeneconomy #ESG #impactinvesting #sustainability #socialimpact #environmentalgoals #circular_economy #cleangrowth #greenrecovery #netzero2050

Eversource | An Everstone & Lightsource bp Venture, India's largest climate impact fund, is raising over $1 billion to invest in sustainability projects across Asia. ♻️ They'll target water, food, agriculture, and recycling in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Asia has a massive unmet need for climate funding, and Eversource is ready to bridge the gap. Read more in this article (by LiveMint) to see how they're building a sustainable future in Asia! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2UarXic

Shaping a Better Future with ALTNOVEL At ALTNOVEL impact investing is deeply embedded in our philosophy: it is not just a buzzword, a separate investment theme or an asset class. We believe that investments with positive social and environmental impacts, combined with strong governance, offer superior financial returns. ▫ Impact Beyond Returns: We align investments with broader societal and environmental goals.  ▫ Strategic Partnerships: Partnering with firms of aligned philosophy in investing amplifies our mission, benefiting investor and the world. ▫ Facilitating Capital Flow: Innovative financial solutions support key sectors like renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.  ▫ Empowering Wealth Allocation: Guiding clients to impactful opportunities, addressing critical challenges, and democratising access to private markets. Being present at ADGM close to so many countries with financing requirements on several projects and companies and with several initiatives in place such as Global Climate Finance Centre we feel even more responsible to lead and collaborate on this mandate. Please read our bog at https://lnkd.in/ejety9CV Sign up at https://lnkd.in/eHGqzhjk and let's have a conversation. #impactinvesting #impact #privatewealth #altnovel #values #mission #impact #philosophy #impactreturns #impactfinance #transitioninfrastructure #financialreturns

Pioneering Change, Powering Progress Our vision for the "GREENFUND" is crystal clear: to serve as a catalyst for a sustainable tomorrow. We understand the collective responsibility to mitigate the environmental impact and address climate challenges. The Green Fund stands as a beacon, offering an unparalleled opportunity for corporations to concretely contribute to a greener future. As industries and corporations navigate the shift towards eco-conscious practices, the need for robust financial mechanisms to support these endeavors has become increasingly paramount. At Sinwattana Crowdfunding Corporation Ltd, we're embarking on a mission to spearhead environmental sustainability through the establishment of a groundbreaking initiative: the Green Fund. This innovative investment platform is poised to revolutionize the way corporations invest in and drive forward green initiatives. Together, we can rewrite the narrative of corporate impact. Let’s collaborate to establish the Green Fund, driving change, and setting the benchmark for responsible corporate investment in a more sustainable and greener future. This is an open invitation for corporations seeking to make a tangible difference in the world. The Green Fund is not just about financial returns; it's about collectively shaping a future that we can be proud of—a future that is sustainable, responsible, and promising for generations to come. Global Investor Exchange Forum #greendeal #greeneducation #greenenergy #greenbond #Greenequity #ecogreen Porametee Vimolsiri Vichate Tantiwanich WATCHARIN WITTHAYAWEERASAK Pun-Arj Chairatana

It's worth repeating: More than half of the world's GDP is reliant on nature and its services. What I love about sustainable investing is finding the win-win scenarios. This is initiative is focused on protecting investments by protecting nature, and we're excited to be a part of it!

🎯 Another great piece from Harvey Koh and the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3) on lessons learn on how to make #catalyticcapital more effective. Recommended read! #impactinvesting #impinv #impact #foundations #philanthropy ImpactAlpha