impact investing

The two firms, which have previously collaborated on a water investment vehicle, have received A$500,000 to explore the business case for a new fund.

Speaking in a teaser for PEI’s inaugural Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo, Sayaka Takatsuka, senior director at impact firm Shinsei, said domestic LPs were still getting to grips with the strategy.

Impact investors remain positive about capital deployment and performance despite headwinds, according to a report from the Global Impact Investing Network.

The investment manager closed its latest fund last September on $220m.

Yasuyuki Tomita, who was promoted from DBJ Asset Management last year, will oversee the development of a growth equity platform targeting domestic SMEs.

Impact funds are more popular than ever and sustainable investing can help boost returns, according to a report from Bain & Company.

The lower risk of blended finance structures could appeal to private equity investors seeking both impact and returns.

Significant exposure to family office capital has prompted fundraising platforms to seek out impact opportunities.

The buyout shop’s Double Impact business is small and has a lot to prove. We speak to managing director – and former Massachusetts governor – Deval Patrick.