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Bamboo mulls more blended finance for greater impact

Impact investor Bamboo Capital Partners says its next fund launches will rely on public as well as private financing after finding it "almost impossible" to fundraise from private investors over the past year.

Bank of America invests $5m in ABC impact fund

The Bank of America has invested $5 million in the Agri-Business Capital (ABC) Fund - a "landmark" commercial investment for the impact fund,...

Palladium and KPTL launch Brazilian impact fund

Impact firm Palladium is partnering with venture capital manager KPTL, to invest in South American businesses focused on technology and social transformation.

ABC fund commits €6.4m in African microfinance

The Agri-Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund) has completed its latest round of investments, totalling €6.4 million ($7.2 million) across four microfinance providers in Mali, Kenya and Uganda.

The importance of an impactful exit

Maintaining impact when selling proves 'difficult for every investor', writes Michael Hurley

UN fund makes $41m SDG blended finance investments

The UN's Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund has committed to invest in a series of projects aimed at contributing to the Global Goals.

Bamboo Capital sells Bolivia microfinance stake

Bamboo Capital Partners has sold its stake in microfinance provider CONFIE to the Bolivian company's parent, FIE NGO.

Palladium takes minority stake in Bamboo Capital Partners

Palladium has bought a minority stake of 8.5% in Bamboo Capital Partners, in a move the companies say is designed to 'mobilise' $1 billion in 'impact capital' by 2023.

People Moves, 10 January: New York Commons, Willis Towers Watson, Rathbone, IHS Markit, Canada Post, Bamboo Capital, ICMA

€100m African 'new tech' impact fund launched

An impact fund with a target size of €100 million ($113 million), which will invest in companies using new technologies such as blockchain, has been launched at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.