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The face of impact investing has evolved – now it offers a variety of compelling opportunities for investors seeking to align their financial and environmental or social objectives, say StepStone Group’s Suzanne Tavill and Bhavika Vyas.

Current macro challenges make impact investments even more compelling, says Ken Mehlman, co-head of KKR’s Global Impact strategy.

There is an opportunity to align closely with portfolio companies and investors to address global challenges such as food supply, climate change and poor health, say Kevin Schwartz, Renata Dinkelmann and Natalya Michaels at Paine Schwartz Partners.

Demand for NAV finance is on the up despite an increasingly volatile macro environment, says 17Capital managing director Stephen Quinn.

The private equity model is well suited to impact investing, but some additional considerations can help funds drive positive outcomes, say Travers Smith’s George Weavil and Henriika Hara.

Climate change and inequality are interconnected challenges that cannot be addressed in isolation, say Rekha Unnithan, David Haddad and Radhika Shroff of Nuveen’s private equity impact team.

Getting the decision right on a co-investment opportunity – participate or pass – is crucial, says Manulife Investment Management’s Scott Garfield.

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Opportunities for co-investors to support portfolio companies will proliferate, says Matt Shafer, managing director and global head of direct private equity at Northleaf.

A combination of macro headwinds and competition from established firms is making capital raising an uphill battle for new managers, says Jeff Gendel, principal at Gen II Fund Services.