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Avenue Capital Group is seeking a buyer for its impact investing business.
If Avenue fails to find a buyer, it may explore winding down the fund and dismissing employees.
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Nigeria's $1Bn Wholesale Impact Investment Fund Excites Pfas 
The Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) aims to address the critical financing gap faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) The WIIF is positioned to drive long-term economic growth,...more
The Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF) aims to address the critical financing gap faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) The WIIF is positioned to drive long-term economic growth,...more
Bridging the Health Gap: Strides in Financing Africa's Future ![]()
A resilient health system in Africa will require collaboration among governments, development agencies, private sectors, and local communities.Despite the rise of impact investing, only a small...more
A resilient health system in Africa will require collaboration among governments, development agencies, private sectors, and local communities.Despite the rise of impact investing, only a small...more
Impact Report: Real Estate Funds At A Glance
Phenix Capital Group has released its latest Impact Report: Real Estate Funds at a Glance.The report highlights trends, growth, and sustainability goals within the real estate investment sector.The...more
Phenix Capital Group has released its latest Impact Report: Real Estate Funds at a Glance.The report highlights trends, growth, and sustainability goals within the real estate investment sector.The...more
Nuveen: Impact Investing Is A Flourishing Ecosystem
Impact investing is a flourishing ecosystem, says Nuveen.Only logged in subscribers of this site will be able to access the shared...more
Impact investing is a flourishing ecosystem, says Nuveen.Only logged in subscribers of this site will be able to access the shared...more
Giin Report Highlights Institutional Asset Owners' Impact Approach
GIIN report highlights institutional asset owners' impact approach.SYPA's head of paid service, George Graham, recommended looking for returns where you wouldn't ordinarily expect to find...more
GIIN report highlights institutional asset owners' impact approach.SYPA's head of paid service, George Graham, recommended looking for returns where you wouldn't ordinarily expect to find...more
Esg Ratings Crucial For Private Investors' Decision-Making
Retail investors are influenced heavily by fund performance and ESG ratings, particularly star ratings.OSC report highlights the growing interest in ESG factors among retail investors, alongside...more
Retail investors are influenced heavily by fund performance and ESG ratings, particularly star ratings.OSC report highlights the growing interest in ESG factors among retail investors, alongside...more
Ford Shuts Electric Truck Plant As Sales Slow
Ford Motor Company announced Thursday the closure of its Dearborn Michigan plant for the final six weeks of 2024.The move is the latest from Microsoft, which has backed carbon capture and other green...more
Ford Motor Company announced Thursday the closure of its Dearborn Michigan plant for the final six weeks of 2024.The move is the latest from Microsoft, which has backed carbon capture and other green...more
Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital Seeking A Buyer For Impact Fund
Avenue Capital Group is seeking a buyer for its impact investing business.If Avenue fails to find a buyer, it may explore winding down the fund and dismissing...more
Avenue Capital Group is seeking a buyer for its impact investing business.If Avenue fails to find a buyer, it may explore winding down the fund and dismissing...more
Reconciling Alpha With Sustainability in Impact Investing
Some voices argue for a sole focus on financial metrics, dismissing the relevance of extra-financial attributes.We use Article 9 funds as a proxy for impact funds because they meet the most stringent...more
Some voices argue for a sole focus on financial metrics, dismissing the relevance of extra-financial attributes.We use Article 9 funds as a proxy for impact funds because they meet the most stringent...more
The Power of Additionality: Why Impact Investing Should Focus on Building Companies That ...
The power of additionality: Why impact investing should focus on building companies that otherwise wouldn't exist.According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), the impact investing market...more
The power of additionality: Why impact investing should focus on building companies that otherwise wouldn't exist.According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), the impact investing market...more
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Acumen Invests on Rwanda-based Coffee, Helps Rural Women
Nonprofit impact investing firm, Acumen, has invested $1.2 million to KZ Noir, a Rwanda-based coffee processing company owned by Kaizen Venture Partners. The investment will equip KZ Noir the funds for working capital, debt refinancing, and capacity expansion.
