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Incofin on how to build impact from the ground up

Mainstream impact investors may be grabbing the headlines, but local issues need local solutions. These can only be identified and addressed with teams on the ground and a tailored approach, says impact investment manager Incofin.

Blue Wolf Capital: Using private equity to take on social challenges

Social problems that appear intractable to governments can have clear solutions if viewed through private equity’s ESG lens, says Blue Wolf Capital founder and managing partner Adam Blumenthal.

KPMG: Impact is a big opportunity for GPs

GP pursuit of investments promising positive environmental and social impact is growing. The leader of KPMG’s Impact Ventures practice Tania Carnegie explains how LPs are driving its expansion.

Aberdeen: ‘If you stand still, you’ll get left behind’

Alan Gauld, investment director of Aberdeen Standard Investments, and Jamie Govan, senior ESG analyst, explain why a commitment to responsible practices is important throughout the investment lifecycle.

Investors venture into Africa’s start-up scene

More capital than ever is flowing to the continent’s entrepreneurs. With venture capital deal sizes increasing and international VCs joining local counterparts, is African VC reaching critical mass? Vicky Meek reports

Who gains from the fund admin M&A boom?

Given the wave of takeover activity among fund administrators, we sat down with Jason Bingham of SANNE to discuss what it means for GPs shopping for service providers and the future of his industry.

Investing for impact with the SDGs

Impact investment is on the rise, with the increased involvement of more mainstream players in this part of the market. Partners Group’s Kevin Lu discusses how their entry is changing the market.

Co-investments: Sharing isn’t always easy

Today almost every GP is obliged to provide at least some co-investment deals to investors. Debevoise & Plimpton’s Katherine Ashton outlines the issues at stake.

The Gulf is a region on the cusp

The region's economies have been through a tough transition, but Gulf Capital CEO Karim El Solh says economic restructuring has created a buying opportunity.

DPI sees opportunities all over Africa

Runa Alam, co-founding partner and CEO of Development Partners International, tells us what is on the minds of African investors.