Social investors backing health and social care businesses see themselves as key partners – much more than just ‘bankers in sandals’ – as Covid-19 pressures refuse to abate. Catch up in the latest webinar from Pioneers Post and Good Finance.
PLUS: US philanthropy heavyweights back new ‘Tipping Point Fund’; new blended finance agribusiness fund makes first investment, UK universities set up responsible investment network, and more.
PLUS: Impact bond firsts in Cambodia and Palestine, Big Issue Invest backs lottery business, Bamboo Capital Partners invests in Indonesian peer-to-peer lending platform, VisionFund raises £10m for microfinance – and more.
Pressure grows on social investors to address the UK’s dangerous levels of inequality – including seeking out campaigning groups and other equality-focused organisations for their portfolios.
Social and Sustainable Capital remodels (and renames) Third Sector Loan Fund to be more adaptable to needs of social ventures following consultation with stakeholders.
