According to a GIIN’s report based on data insights from 308 impact investing organizations, the impact investing industry is diverse, spanning geographies, sectors and investor types.
Most investors in the sample are investment managers (63%), with most investors are headquartered in developed markets (74%).
This diverse landscape of impact investing offers opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the potential to drive sustainable development on a global scale.
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.