Impact Investing

“IFU and Symbiotics provide USD 22.5 million in financing to develop financial inclusion in Africa through a multi-currency bond” – Symbiotics – April 27, 2021

In a press release distributed on April 27, 2021 Symbiotics reported that the “Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) established by the Danish Government has partnered with Symbiotics to provide debt financing to between 15 and 20 financial institutions in Africa through a multi-currency impact bond. The main impact objective of this investment is to […]

“Temasek commits $500 million for a stake in LeapFrog Investments” – ImpactAlpha – March 10, 2021

On Mach 10, 2021 ImpactAlpha reported that “Singapore’s state-backed investment arm Temasek will become part-owner in LeapFrog Investments and anchor its future funds. The commitment pushes the pioneering emerging markets impact investing firm’s capital raised past $2 billion. The investment is a ‘a trajectory-changing moment” for impact investing, LeapFrog’s Andy Kuper told ImpactAlpha. “We have confirmed that […]