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As climate finance negotiations continue at COP29, many are hoping for news around blended finance mechanisms to accelerate sustainable investment in underserved regions.? ? In this Environmental Finance article by Jennifer Forrest, Vital Capital's Tamar Pashtan outlines three key areas COP29 negotiators need to prioritize when it comes to blended finance to help scale investments and build resilience in the Global South: ? #COP29 #blendedfinance #sustainability

More than 3,907 organizations are now managing a combined $1.571 trillion USD in impact assets globally, according to?The Global Impact Investing Network’s (GIIN)?new?Sizing the Impact Investing Market 2024 report. That indicates a powerful 21% compound annual growth (CAGR) since 2019, underscoring the incredible progress of our field. Still, the report finds emerging markets and the Global South remain underrepresented and underinvested, with impact AUM allocation “disproportionately insufficient” to keep up with growing needs and opportunities. As GIIN members, Vital Capital is proud to have been part of the journey over the past 14 years, working to deliver transformative impact in emerging markets. This year’s findings are more than just numbers — they reflect an accelerating commitment to address the urgent social and environmental challenges we face. But it’s clear there is still much to be done. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we need broader engagement and more capital directed toward meaningful change. At Vital, we remain steadfast in our mission to drive transformational impact, harnessing the momentum this new data represents. You can explore the new GIIN report below: #ImpactInvesting #ImpInv #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

It was a pleasure to connect and exchange insights with African business leaders and dealmakers at AFSIC – Investing in Africa earlier this month.? ? The Sustainable Development Panel, moderated by our very own Tamar Pashtan, proved to be a particularly informative and necessary discussion on advancing healthcare access, quality, and equity across the continent. Among topics covered were: how impact capital can be leveraged to address the health infrastructure gap, striking the balance between financial sustainability and accessibility and affordability for the market, and the role of digital health solutions in overcoming barriers to access.? ? The panel highlighted successful healthcare interventions and best practices that have had a measurable impact to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes for diverse populations across Africa. A recording of the panel is available here:?https://lnkd.in/erVvWAEv With Patrick Watson of Turaco, Ayòbámi Olúfadéjì, MD, MBA of Redesign Health, Temi Marcella of The Equality Fund & Evercare, Ahmed Rady of Admaius Capital Partners and Mike Coffi of Africa Capital Markets Corporation (ACMC Investment Banking). Thank you for such an illuminating and important discussion. #AFSIC2024 #SustainableDevelopment #Health #Africa #Impact #Innovation

In this SRI360° episode, Managing Partner Nimrod Gerber shares how Vital Capital outperforms the industry by creating life-changing impact in growth markets.?? ? Check out the full interview to learn how Vital caters to the essential needs of underserved communities, in order to drive both profit and impact at scale: ? https://lnkd.in/eutXar3r ? #SRI360 #ImpactInvesting

“There is no impact model without a business model. When you're dealing with impact investing, they have to go together.” – Nimrod Gerber ? For?Vital Capital, impact investing is not only about the social and environmental impact – it's equally about the sustainability of the business model behind it.??? ? In a recent podcast interview with?SRI360°, Nimrod delves into how integrating robust business models with impact goals is crucial for creating long-lasting benefits in impact investing. ? ???Tune in to discover how?we?ensure?our investments are both impactful and financially viable, emphasizing the critical link between doing good and doing well. ? https://lnkd.in/eutXar3r ? https://lnkd.in/eeTxUiws ? #SRI360 #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #EmergingMarkets #SubSaharanAfrica

Not long to go until AFSIC - Investing in Africa 2024! If you'll be in London for the event on 7-9 October, don't miss the Sustainable Development Panel, moderated by our Head of Impact Tamar Pashtan.?? ? The panel will shine a spotlight on innovative solutions and technologies aimed at improving healthcare access, quality, and equity across Africa. It will also dive into successful healthcare interventions and share best practices that have been shown to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes for diverse populations across the continent.?? ? It promises to be an informative and transformational discussion - we hope to see you there!? ? #SustainableDevelopment #Healthcare #Africa #AFSIC2024? ? https://www.afsic.net???

From Kenya to Ghana: Where Vital Capital sees Africa’s best opportunities - In this wide-ranging interview with Jaco Maritz at How we made it in Africa, Nimrod Gerber discusses where he sees the most promising investment opportunities across the continent, his journey to becoming a private equity investor in Africa, the deals that got away, mistakes made and lessons learned, and much more:??

“Zeroing in on basic needs is a winning strategy because it drives real transformative change, such as first-time access to potable drinking water and essential nutritional improvements in the form of proteins and dairy products.” - Vital Capital’s Head of Impact Tamar Pashtan ? Check out the below article for more of Tamar’s insights on the evolution of private equity’s role in impact investing in sub-Saharan Africa, incentivising local institutional investors and Vital’s approach to creating its own deal flow:? ? #PrivateEquity #EmergingMarkets #Africa #ImpactInvesting

Vital Capital Managing Partner Nimrod Gerber recently caught up with Jennifer Forrest at Environmental Finance. They discussed the?challenges of disproving perceived risk of emerging market investing, why the typical private equity playbook fails to work in sub-Saharan Africa, and what the continent's pending demographic shift means for investors. ? “Africa is entering an outstanding demographical shift, as its 1.4 billion population is expected to increase to 2.5 billion people in less than 25 years. There has not been a demographic shift like that anywhere during the history of mankind. We believe that the companies that cater to the most basic needs and services, delivering them in an affordable and accessible way, are bound for success.” ? Read the full interview here: ? https://lnkd.in/eJfFCeDA ? #Africa #PrivateEquity #Impact

Vital Capital is pleased to have been included in a list of 100+ impact investors published by the Financial Times in collaboration with The Global Impact Investing Network. This searchable list highlights our impact assets under management and our strategic focus across key sectors and global regions. The initiative marks a significant milestone for impact investing, providing a useful resource for investors to align their portfolios with impactful and sustainable solutions. ???This list is a guide for investors, showcasing where capital is making a difference and inspiring future investments. This initiative also includes reporting on the GIIN’s trend analysis by journalist Sarah Murray and an insightful op-ed from the GIIN's co-founder and CEO Amit Bouri. ???By contributing our data, we're advancing transparency and driving momentum in impact investing, supporting a sustainable future across energy, housing, food, healthcare, education, nature and more. Check out the full list here:?