Cooler growth sign of a maturing market, according to the GIIN’s State And Size Of The Impact Investing Market 2026, while GIIN leaders suggest focus should turn to greater effectiveness.
As protests grow around the world against the building of massive, environmentally destructive data centres to serve the ever growing demands of AI, one Australian social entrepreneur has developed a different type of AI data centre which meets his organisation’s social values.
Anara principal Mohamed Hussain talks to Pioneers Post about launching the region’s first early-stage impact VC fund, supporting investees in a febrile geopolitical context, and having clear roles in the region’s impact ecosystem.
Tributes pour in following this week’s news of the death of Suzanne Biegel, the impact investor whose “legacy would require many lifetimes to fully honour”.
Applications open for new fund offering loans of between £1m and £4m to social enterprises with track record of profitability in health and social care, affordable housing and ‘social infrastructure’.
The UK's social investment market appears resilient, but a closer look at the data reveals that the economic crisis is biting hard. Plus, how a Pakistani social enterprise saves lives; and a new institute for philanthropy launches – with a lot of cash.
Inauguration of “think-fund-do” tank backed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club follows launch of Asia Community Foundation, as region’s philanthropic movement steps up a gear.
Investments in social housing drive continued growth but other sectors show mixed picture in difficult year for UK economy, according to Big Society Capital’s annual study.
We report from the Latimpacto conference in Rio de Janeiro – where impact investors and venture philanthropists are urged to make up for lost time on inequality. Plus: how to get corporates on board with impact initiatives.
The global impact deals, reports and initiatives you need to know about this month – all in one place. Featuring Mombak, Social Investment Scotland, ABC Fund, Upaya Social Ventures, ImpactAssets and many more.
Brazilian historians call on impact investors to help prevent the “erasing” of history – and on corporates to lead the way towards racial equity. We report from day one of the Latimpacto annual conference in Rio de Janeiro.
