ImpactAssets

Today, we're proud to unveil this year’s ImpactAssets 50 – the definitive guide to impact investment fund managers globally. This year’s #IA50 features 165 experienced and emerging impact investment fund managers, the highest number to date: https://bit.ly/IA502025 ? “As impact investing continues its march into the financial mainstream, the IA 50 has become a powerful barometer of industry maturation and the most respected recognition in our sector,” said Margret Trilli, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ImpactAssets and an IA 50 Review Committee member. “The scale, growth and credibility of this year’s IA 50 managers demonstrate that impact investing is not only thriving, it is becoming an undeniable force in the market.” ? Key takeaways from the IA 50 2025:? ? ? $130.6 billion in total assets under management (AUM) for IA 50 firms, a 35% year-over-year surge.? ? 250% growth in applications since 2020; 28% of this year’s applicants were first-time applicants.? ? More climate-focused emerging managers than ever, with a record 21 fund managers in this year’s Emerging Impact Manager (EIM) category focusing on climate as their primary impact theme. ? Read more insights in our press release (https://lnkd.in/dMKcjbRR) and explore this year's list to discover the fund managers defining the future of impact investing.? ? #IA50 #IA50EIM #ImpactInvesting #privatedebt #privatequity #vc #impactfunds #sustainablefinance

4/23 Webinar: The State of Climate Finance – Uncovering Gaps and Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gJGNnpi2 ? Billions of dollars flow towards climate solutions each year, and trillions are expected to be allocated over the next decade. Yet, the full impact of this funding may never be realized because solutions are often interdependent, where one investment’s success depends on that of another. Understanding where the funding gaps are in a connected way is key to building a healthy climate economy. ? ? Join us on Wednesday, April 23 at 1pm ET to hear from Eric Berlow, CEO, and Maggie Cutts, VP of Partnerships at Vibrant Data Labs, along with Dana Cotter, ImpactAssets’ Managing Director of Impact, as they discuss how increased visibility into the impact of climate funding – through data tools and insights – is instrumental to climate investment strategies.??? ?? Vibrant Data Labs’ groundbreaking Climate Finance Tracker has mapped funding relationships for over 10,000 U.S.-based climate-focused organizations representing $350 billion in investments and grants and is the first step to characterizing critical funding gaps and bringing the needed capital to the right places.?? ? Join us for a tour of the Climate Finance Tracker tool and an important conversation: https://lnkd.in/gJGNnpi2 ? #climatechange #impactinvesting #climatefinance #climatefinancetracker?

As global aid budgets shrink, the role of impact investors has never been more critical. In a new Financial Times Moral Money article, Our CEO Margret Trilli shares how the impact investing community is rising to meet the challenge. “I think everybody felt it in a really visceral way when USAID was impacted,” Margret told the FT. “Unanimously, everybody is having the same discussion, which is: how do we step up in this moment?” With $1.5T now managed in social and environmental impact funds – and growing – investors are mobilizing to fill gaps. As Margret highlights, wealthy individuals and family offices, in particular, are increasingly shifting capital toward solutions that drive meaningful impact alongside financial return. Read more in the FT (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/gvjRuvPB #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #PrivateCapital

We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the five most active early-stage climate tech investors in the U.S. Climate finance is one of our core pillars, and Christer Holloman’s new article highlights our commitment to supporting leading-edge solutions, particularly in energy innovations and nature-based approaches. In her conversation with Chris, our CEO & Chief Investment Officer Margret Trilli shared her conviction that market demand for sustainable solutions is growing, creating a critical opportunity for climate-focused impact investors. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gDUcGJtk #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #Climate

So wonderful to honor #BlackHistoryMonth with a conversation with Todd Leverette, Partner, Apis & Heritage Capital Partners. Todd spoke to our team about the power of worker ownership to address the wealth gap in America. We explored how impact investing, in particular, can help scale worker ownership models that build long-term wealth and strengthen communities. Some highlights from our conversation: ?? Driving Long-Term Economic Mobility: Worker ownership offers employees direct financial benefits through equity stakes and profit-sharing, providing a path to wealth accumulation often out of reach for low- and middle-income individuals, especially those in essential, blue-collar industries. ?? Building a Culture of Empowerment and Engagement: Ownership goes beyond financial gain—it empowers employees to have a voice in decision-making. Providing governance training, board representation, and leadership development helps workers take an active role in their company’s growth and long-term success. ?? Investing in Local Economies: High-quality, worked-owned companies keep jobs and businesses in their cities, regions or states. They offer powerful opportunities for institutional investors seeking local, job-retaining investments. ?? Helping Business Owners Create a Legacy: For business owners seeking to retire or transition their companies, worker ownership provides a unique opportunity to preserve their legacy. Unlike traditional private equity sales that may result in relocations, selling to employees ensures the business remains rooted in its community. #ImpactInvesting #WorkerOwnership #InclusiveEconomy #WealthBuilding #EmployeeOwnership #ESOPs

??? Feb. 19: Join us at our next Impact Investing Lab to learn how to activate your philanthropy through impact investing: https://lnkd.in/eiQR6z3q During the lab, you will hear from impact investor and ImpactAssets client, Deborah Frieze, who will share how she's using her ImpactAssets Donor Advised Fund to activate different types of investments, and to support companies and funds addressing the impact areas that she cares about.?Deborah Frieze made it her life’s mission to help create and sustain healthy, resilient, inclusive and creative communities, and will share how she is: - Investing across asset classes — from multi-asset class funds to direct investments in companies. - Advancing impact themes such as closing the racial wealth gap, supporting underserved communities and investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs. - Continuing to learn and experiment along her evolving impact journey. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eiQR6z3q

ImpactAssets continues to grow and we're excited to welcome Curtis, Kimberly, Nilanjana and Sophia as new team members! Curtis Cohen, Associate, Investment Operations Kimberly Morris Hall, Esq., Assistant Counsel Nilanjana Chowdhury, Associate, Grant Operations Sophia Sunderji, Impact Measurement and Management Lead View our Careers page to learn about opportunities to join our team: https://lnkd.in/gdgG6ktf

Reflecting on 2024 – Mobilizing $400M in Impact Investments In partnership with our incredible community of investors, partners and changemakers, we closed 2024 with nearly $400M mobilized across 270 impact investments— reaffirming our position as one of the most active impact investors globally. This investment activity spanned critical areas of need, including climate and social equity – furthering our organization’s mission to address existential challenges facing the planet and its most vulnerable communities. 2024 highlights: ?? A growing private investment portfolio: By year-end, we expanded our active private impact investments to 1,200—spanning both domestic and international funds and companies across private equity, private debt, credit, project finance and more. ? Delivering on the energy transition:?More than one-third of our 2024 investments target climate solutions. This includes financing for community-based clean energy, such as Sunwealth Solar Justice Fund, which develops high-performance solar projects in low-income communities – expanding access to clean energy and advancing local workforce development. ?? Expanding equality and access:?Over half?of the dollars invested focused on equitable access and financial inclusion, including investments like Hope Enterprise Corporation, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that works to meet the financial needs of individuals and families in the Deep South of the United States. ?? Launching Thematic Impact Funds:?Recently launched, these funds deployed $70M?in their first year—underscoring the rising demand for targeted solutions to urgent global challenges. As 2025 begins, ImpactAssets continues to collaborate with visionary clients, fund managers, entrepreneurs and other leaders to mobilize private and philanthropic capital to drive bold outcomes. Together, we’re proving that impact investing can drive meaningful progress for people and the planet. Read more in our news release: https://lnkd.in/eaA9S_aC #impinv #philanthropy #donoradvisedfunds

Tomorrow (1/22): Transforming Capital Access for Women Entrepreneurs Webinar: https://lnkd.in/edyCUjwZ? ? Two pioneering leaders, Andrea Jung of Grameen America, Inc. and Pocket Sun of SoGal Ventures, are proving what's possible when we transform access to capital for women entrepreneurs.? ? Join us tomorrow at 1pm ET for an insightful conversation spanning microfinance to venture capital. Impact investors and philanthropists can expect to come away with insights into the opportunity of investing in women entrepreneurs, lessons learned from across the funding spectrum, and key investor considerations for advancing gender equality.? ? #genderequality #genderlensinvesting #impactinvesting?

1/22 Webinar: Transforming Capital Access for Women Entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/edyCUjwZ? ? How can impact investors and philanthropists help create lasting change and improve access to capital for women entrepreneurs?? ? Join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 1pm ET for a conversation with trailblazers Andrea Jung, President & CEO of Grameen America, Inc. America, and Pocket Sun, Co-founder of SoGal Ventures, as they share their approaches to uplifting women by transforming their access to capital.? ? During this webinar, you'll gain:? - Insights from two leaders who have built successful funding models? - Strategies for evaluating women-led businesses? - Concrete examples of how integrated support systems drive business success? - Action steps for directing capital to advance gender equality? ? #genderequality #genderlensinvesting #impactinvesting?#philanthropy