Book a free demo with us
Book Now
What is Impact Investing?

What is Impact Investing?

By Pierrick Ribes 14 December 2023

Impact investing stands at the crossroads of philanthropy and traditional investment, offering a dynamic approach to achieving both financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. It’s not just about making a profit; it’s about making a difference.

Core Principles of Impact Investing

At its heart, impact investing is guided by a few key principles: 

• Intentionality: Impact investments are made with the explicit intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. 

• Return Expectations: Unlike philanthropy, impact investing expects a financial return, ranging from below-market to market-rate, depending on the investor’

Content Locked

Login or Register a FREE account to continue browsing our content

Related Report

The Business of Impact Investing in 2023

Impact investing is a form of investing that believes that every dollar invested can make a difference, while producing a profit. Over the past 20 years, impact investing has undergone a remarkable evolution, driven by a confluence of societal, economic, and technological factors. These influences have propelled impact investing into a crucial mechanism for addressing societal needs, traditionally the domain of public funding. In 2022, the impact investing market sat at US$1,146 billion, growing at a healthy compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% over the last four years. This special report features interviews with thought leaders in the impact investing space, and offers an insightful perspective on the current and future state of impact investing, its challenges and opportunities, and highlights case studies of investors, social enterprises, and the impact they are having on the world.

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest news, special reports, videos, infobytes, and features on the region's most notable entrepreneurial ecosystems