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A special thank you to John Pletz at Crain's Chicago Business for sitting down with our CEO Jessica Droste Yagan and CIO Priya Parrish to learn more about our recent close and our mission to support and invest in businesses that create positive social and environmental impact. We're proud to lead the charge in impact investing. Our approach, investing in companies and funds dedicated to environmental sustainability, health equity, and economic opportunity, sets us apart in the market, and we've seen a shift towards more nuanced strategies, focusing on specific aspects that truly matter. Check out John’s article to learn more about how we’re reshaping the investment landscape!   #ImpactInvesting #PrivateEquity

We are honored to announce that Deetken Impact has been selected to the ImpactAssets 50 2024! Stemming from the largest and most diverse applicant pool in IA 50 history, this truly impressive group of 155 impact asset managers stands out for their commitment to advancing positive social, environmental, and financial impact through their investments. Together with its joint venture partners, Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy and Deetken Impact Alternative Finance, 2024 marks the fifth consecutive year that Deetken Impact funds are included in the IA 50. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ggScUeju #impactinvesting #assetmanagement #LatAm #BeAnImpactInvestor #SDGs #socialimpact #environmentalimpact #financialinclusion U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, DEG, IDB Invest, IDB Lab, Proparco, Genus Capital Management, Calvert Impact , Rally Assets, Vancity, CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe-, Capria Ventures, Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito ABACO, Social Capital Partners, Promotora Social México (PSM), New Ventures, Global Environment Facility, Triodos Bank, Norfund, Sonen Capital LLC, USAID, Convergence Blended Finance, Symbiotics, 2X Global, The Global Impact Investing Network, Latimpacto, Chemonics International, Pro Mujer, Calvert Impact , Climate Investment Funds, BC Council for International Cooperation, Responsible Investment Association, Global Alliance for Banking on Values, Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID), Future Energy Summit, New Energy Events LLC, RE Royalties Ltd., FinDev Gateway, SOCAP Global, CGAP  

You are only as good as your people. Our team, which is mostly in developing countries, has done an incredible job of creating some of most innovative funds like “MOSEC” - a evergreen, rated and listed multi issuer securtization platform. Let me know if you think that the future of impact asset mamagement resides with emerging market asset managers. #innovation #impactinvesting #emergingmarkets

Curious about Impact Investing, or already understand it and are looking to invest? Click the picture below to learn more of this type of investment (hint, it is different than ESG), and how it is possible to do good for the world - without compromising on financial returns. Article was written by Reach Alternative Investments for Centric's advisers & clients. #Impact #Centric

Impact-orientated private investments are outperforming their non-impact peers. Here's evidence showing more than 50% of the funds analyzed here beating their fund vintages’ benchmark. As more data surfaces, we continue to quash the theory that impact investments need to be concessionary. What's your favorite case study, investment or article proving you don't have to sacrifice returns to make a positive impact on our planet?

At the Zero One Hundred Conferences (PE & VC Platform) in Amsterdam last week one of the highlights of the two-day conference was a debate on "The Rise of Impact Investing: Paving the Way for Positive Social and Environmental Change." This panel brought together notable voices from the industry, including Courtney Powell from 500 Global, Carolina de Azevedo from Emerald Technology Ventures, Silva Deželan, PhD from Forbion, Rikkert Beerekamp from Carbon Equity, Maria de Perlinghi from Norselab, and Machtelt Groothuis from Rubio Impact Ventures. Even though this topic is frequently discussed at various events, this panel brought fresh insights, unique perspectives, and a wealth of experience in shaping the future of investment strategies. Below, we summarise the key take-aways. During the panel Courtney Powell, the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner at 500 Global, set the stage by challenging conventional definitions of impact investing. "While 500 Global isn't exclusively focused on impact, our investment ethos emphasises creating a sustainable ecosystem. We believe in driving job creation and societal advancement alongside financial gains," remarked Powell. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dSh-tTjz ----- 👉 Visit www.knowesg.com for more sustainability news, courses, events and ratings 👉 Follow us to stay up to day with everything ESG 💚 #esgnews #sustainabilitynews #knowesg 

Evaluating impact funds goes beyond ‘green scores’; it's about understanding the fund's thesis and how it achieves its goals. At Zenith, we focus on whether the intent matches the practice, ensuring true impact is made, Dugald Higgins, Head of Responsible Investment and Sustainability explains. #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #ResponsibleInvestment

Impact investing may have originated in private markets, but it's gaining importance in public markets too. Our Positive Change strategy focuses not only on companies with strong social or environmental credentials, but also on those that can improve their impact through active ownership. #impact #global #equities

How do investors pay for impact measurement? If social/environmental impact is in the investment thesis, why not put diligence resources behind it? If it's aimed to create customer-level impact, why not listen to customers’ experience? I'm inspired by how The Builders Fund and SJF Ventures both do this. #impactmeasurement #impactinvesting 60 Decibels Stanford Social Innovation Review

Why is private capital the best way for investors to make an impact? Private client interest in ESG strategies is once again on the rise. The extended investment horizons of venture capital and private equity investment vehicles make them ideal for sustainable and impact investing. Read more in our latest insight article: https://lnkd.in/eTx46iqj #privatemarkets #privateequity #venturecapital