financial inclusion

Vivara Capital will target purpose-driven companies that are ready to scale but held by ageing funds, Rekha Unnithan told New Private Markets.

The Lagos-based manager draws on commitments from the Dutch Good Growth Fund and local pension plans, alongside returning investors, to raise $76m for CCAGF II.

The EM impact pioneer has recruited Virginia Doble as a partner and head of investor solutions.

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The firm invested in the Kauvery Hospitals in 2019.

The new impact fund, managed by Sonen Capital and Fondo de Fondos, will make direct investments as well as investments in regional fund managers and secondary transactions.

Foundations, religious organisations and healthcare associations are directing more investments to local communities, aware that philanthropy alone is not enough, according to CCM co-chief impact strategist Jessica Botelho.

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Jennifer A. Ayer has joined the wealth manager, having previously co-led impact investing at AlTi Tiedemann Global.

The Toronto-based impact investment firm aims to raise $36m for the new evergreen vehicle, including $11m by the end of the year, says portfolio manager Karolina Iaydjieva.