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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?

Aug 11, 2022

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.

Jul 20, 2022

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.

Jun 24, 2022

Yamaha Motor targets sustainability with $100m fund

The motorised product manufacturer will invest in environmental technology developers through its newly formed Sustainability Fund.

Jun 21, 2022

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.

May 20, 2022

Freewire plugs into $125m

BP Ventures was among the participants in a round reportedly valuing the EV charging network and technology developer at $525m.

Apr 29, 2022

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.

Dec 17, 2021

Taliki Fund gets corporate support

The impact investing-focused incubator and investment group’s VC fund counts Marui and SunBridge among its limited partners.

Mar 17, 2021

Other News

Plaid accelerates with FinRise

The accelerator has been set up by the banking software provider to back underrepresented minority founders.

Jan 24, 2021

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.

Jan 19, 2021

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.

Jan 13, 2021

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.

Nov 27, 2020

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.

Nov 25, 2020

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.

Oct 2, 2020

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.

Dec 17, 2021

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.

May 20, 2019
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