Background.

Impact investments represent an investment practice of the investment continuum that see investors intentionally seeking to create social, environmental as well as financial value. Since the term was coined at the Rockefeller Foundation’s 2007 Bellagio Conference, the impact investment industry has steadily grown, and impact investment today constitutes one of the more proactive and promising approaches on the responsible investment continuum, representing a huge opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063, as well as the funding of inclusive and green businesses.

My Role.

As an Impact Investment Manager I was responsible for leading Good Return’s impact investment activities. I lead identification, due diligence and business advisory support to investee businesses, development of relationships in the sector, and monitoring and oversight of investments and partners. I also supported fundraising with investors and donors.

Results.

Assets under management currently represent USD 2.1 bn.

26% of it is allocated to emerging markets

Return of investment of 15%