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Impact Fund Managers from Africa and South America Join Capria Network
Today Capria announced it has signed agreements to invest in four fund managers who have joined Capria Network, the leading global network of impact fund managers. Capria’s 4th investment cycle has begun, seeking connection with more managers in emerging markets.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Impact investor Ankur Capital to launch $50 million fund next year
Mumbai-based impact investor focused on innovative businesses in agriculture, healthcare, education, skill development and rural access – is positioning for the next leg of growth.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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Survey: Responsible Investing Growing in Importance Driven by Ethical Principals, Institutional Investor Demands, and Business Opportunities
Responsible investing, including the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and ethical principles, is growing in importance in the alternative investment management industry, driven by ethical principles, constituent demands, and new business opportunities, according to a new survey conducted by the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global leader in alternative investment education, and Adveq, a global institutional private equity investor.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
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Don’t Call It A Robo: Motif Launches Custom Automated Impact Investing
Advisors late to the impact investing game may have missed their chance -- there’s now a digital platform for that. Silicon Valley-based Motif Investing is introducing Motif Impact, a values-oriented digital investing solution.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- North America
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UBS Raises $110 Million Fund to Invest in Woman-Led Firms
UBS Group AG’s American wealth management unit has helped raise $110 million for a U.S. venture capital fund that will invest in companies in the health, education and environmental areas that are led by or co-managed by women.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- North America
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Impact investing in the age of President Trump
If implemented, the president's policies could have a profound effect on issues that resonate with a growing number of investors: the environment, social issues and corporate governance.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- North America
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- ESG, impact investing
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Australia initiative aims to help non-profits prepare for impact investment
The Impact Investment Ready initiative, launched Tuesday by Impact Investing Australia and Philanthropy Australia, will support not for profits with Discovery Grants, as well as for-purpose organisations with Growth Grants. Philanthropy Australia’s Chris Wootton, who manages the Discovery Grant arm of the program, said impact investment was a significant opportunity for not-for-profit organisations to secure funding.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- ESG, impact investing, philanthropy
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As Impact Investing Grows, It Moves Toward Defining Moment
Impact investing is in the midst of explosive growth as more investors look for ways to become involved. More investment capital flowing into impact investing strategies means more opportunities to make positive social and environmental change. Yet, while growth unlocks new and exciting possibilities, it also fuels long-lingering questions.
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- Impact Assessment, Investing
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- ESG, impact investing
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