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'With a larger share of their wallet in cash or public equity that trades at all-time highs, they have ample liquidity to commit to private equity', says co-founder and CEO Jacqueline van den Ende.

Massachusetts-based fund manager the Engine Ventures looks to scale 'tough tech' that positively contributes to climate and health.

Blackhorn Ventures sees impact opportunity and investor demand for asset-light, capital-light software solutions in industrial decarbonisation – swimming against the growing tide of asset-heavy finance.

KKR sees a strong correlation between volume of emissions and assets where decarbonisation is a material risk mitigant and value creator, writes sustainability director Jesse Audet.

The investors have joined existing backers in a $69m funding round for Neustark.

A growing number of managers are looking to private debt in pursuit of positive impact.

Telstra’s decision to stop purchasing carbon credits in favour of direct emissions reduction is commendable but it has implications for carbon markets and natural capital.

Hundreds of real estate managers have reported assets are at financial risk owing to new environment regulations.

Tower Peak Partners will invest across private equity, infrastructure and natural capital, according to an announcement.

UPP's climate solutions investment target is proportionally large: the institution has C$11.7 billion in assets.