By Mona Dohle Stella Vermögensverwaltung GmbH (Stella), the investment entity of a German family office, has committed €200m to responsAbility, M&G’s emerging markets impact strategy supporting growth-stage companies across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Stella invests on behalf of the Heinz Hermann Thiele Family Foundation and Julia Thiele-Schürhoff. The firm selected responsAbility as manager of theContinueContinue reading “German family office commits €200m to emerging markets impact mandate”
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Global Focus – Economic Outlook 2026
An interesting read by Standard Chartered, the global outlook 2026 where Sub-Saharan Africa’s structural reforms focus on investment, are predicted to reap dividends.Hats off to Standard Chartered and Razia Khan who continuously challenge. SC-cib-Global-Focus-Economic-Outlook-2026-Executive-summaryDownload
Infrastructure assets targeted at Africa’s retirement funds
Jaco Visser 28 October 2025 Gaia Fund Managers is intent on making scarce renewable energy investments available to retirement savings in four African nations. Gaia Fund Managers, which specialises in alternative assets and has about R5bn under management, this year made its first fund available to investors outside South Africa. The Gaia Renewables 1 fundContinueContinue reading “Infrastructure assets targeted at Africa’s retirement funds”
Impact Investor Conference
Impact Investor Conference: Wealth holders shift towards bolder impact strategies Family offices and foundations are working together to achieve greater impact, the Impact Investor Conference 2025 heard. Europe’s family offices and high-net-worth individuals have become increasingly active in impact investing over recent years, taking advantage of a wider range of suitable vehicles and opportunities forContinueContinue reading “Impact Investor Conference”
Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?
Blended finance is mobilising private investment to meet development aims, but it needs to be part of a wider toolbox of support from national and supra-national bodies, World Economic Forum delegates heard. Despite reaching a five-year high of $15 billion in 2023—driven by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) tackling climate changeContinueContinue reading “Davos: is blended finance delivering on its promise?”
AfDB Backs Sustainable Infrastructure in West Africa with $10 Million Investment
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $10 million concessional equity investment in the ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund. This initiative aims to enhance access to dependable electricity, modern transportation systems, and energy-efficient technologies across Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. This strategic funding, provided through the bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for AfricaContinueContinue reading “AfDB Backs Sustainable Infrastructure in West Africa with $10 Million Investment”
Lower interest rates versus Impact Investing
Zeist, 23 September 2024 The current lower interest rates in Europe present significant opportunities for impact investing in developing countries. As European Central Bank (ECB) policies drive down interest rates, capital that would have traditionally flowed into low-risk, fixed-income assets is now seeking higher returns. This trend is particularly beneficial for impact investments in developingContinueContinue reading “Lower interest rates versus Impact Investing”
The cost advantage of Direct Investing versus Fund-of-Funds
In the realm of investment, the choice between direct investing and fund-of-funds often boils down to more than just returns—it’s about cost efficiency too. While fund-of-funds offer diversification, their fee structures can significantly eat into investors’ returns. Conversely, direct investing is a cost-effective alternative, providing investors with more control over their portfolios and potentially higherContinueContinue reading “The cost advantage of Direct Investing versus Fund-of-Funds”
Advantages of Impact Project Finance over Venture Capital
In emerging markets, the pursuit of sustainable development and social impact has gained momentum. As a result, both impact project finance and impact venture capital have emerged as vital mechanisms to support socially and environmentally conscious initiatives. While both play crucial roles in fostering positive change, impact project finance holds several distinct advantages over impactContinueContinue reading “Advantages of Impact Project Finance over Venture Capital”
StartGreen & Evenpar invest in international energy transition
https://www.startgreen.nl/nieuws/startgreen-evenpar-invest-in-international-energy-transition/ As of September 1st , StartGreen Capital and Evenpar form a partnership to finance infrastructural renewable energy projects in emerging markets, with an initial focus on the African Energy Transition. Emerging markets present an attractive potential for impact investments, leveraging on the increased energy demand, optimizing the circular use of available feedstock and utilizing EUContinueContinue reading “StartGreen & Evenpar invest in international energy transition”
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