Impact Investing
Doing good, better — these are the new impact investing models
Corporate VCs are exploring different models of impact and diversity investing - but which is right for you and why?
Citi Impact Fund looks to beat the system
Managing director Meredith Shields tells Global Venturing the bank's $200m impact investment vehicle is drawing up new investment frameworks as it prepares for its next phase.
Seae Ventures seeks diverse healthtech founders
Healthcare venture firm Seae Ventures' founders had previously set up corporate VC unit Zaffre Investments only to face issues surrounding independence and regional focus.
Yamaha Motor targets sustainability with $100m fund
The motorised product manufacturer will invest in environmental technology developers through its newly formed Sustainability Fund.
GCV Symposium: Healthcare impact funds need to work together
Out of $700bn in impact investing only 7% goes towards healthcare. But Johnson & Johnson is looking at ways to move the needle.
Freewire plugs into $125m
BP Ventures was among the participants in a round reportedly valuing the EV charging network and technology developer at $525m.
Interview: SIF and IGV continue venture momentum
Sony Innovation Fund and Innovation Growth Ventures both had a spectacular 2021, and various team members spoke to GCV about their latest investments in Cruz Foam, Delos, Identiq and Kiswe.
Taliki Fund gets corporate support
The impact investing-focused incubator and investment group’s VC fund counts Marui and SunBridge among its limited partners.
Other News
Plaid accelerates with FinRise
The accelerator has been set up by the banking software provider to back underrepresented minority founders.
Everlywell revs up with $75m
HealthQuest Capital supplied $75m for the medical test provider, which counts The Chernin Group as an investor, at a flat $1.3bn valuation.
GIC gees up View with $200m
Corning and SoftBank-backed dynamic glass producer View's previously announced reverse merger will be boosted by $200m from Singapore's sovereign wealth fund.
Corporate venturing deal net: 23-27 November 2020
Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.
Telus tells of impact fund
Telus Pollinator Fund for Good is equipped with $76.5m to invest in developers of technology that can promote positive social and environmental impact.
Nippon Life makes an impact with $100m
The insurance provider has committed $100m to the Life Science Impact Program, which is managed by Grove Street Advisors and will focus on healthcare businesses.
Editor's Picks
Interview: SIF and IGV continue venture momentum
Sony Innovation Fund and Innovation Growth Ventures both had a spectacular 2021, and various team members spoke to GCV about their latest investments in Cruz Foam, Delos, Identiq and Kiswe.
Impact investing – time to capture market potential
Sometimes one bottom line is not enough. Many investors are no longer satisfied simply by turning a profit. More and more also want their investments to generate a positive impact in the world.
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