Social Impact Investing

Impact investing, defined as actively placing capital
in businesses and funds that generate social and/
or environmental good as well as financial returns,
is a growing industry. Impact investment funds are
attracting investors ranging from high-net-worth
individuals to institutional investors, corporations
and foundations. Diverse impact investments are
emerging across multiple asset classes.
This report is intended for the investment
community. It takes a case study approach,
mapping examples of Impact Investments on
a traditional asset allocation framework to help
investors understand this emerging industry.
Bridges Ventures
www.bridgesventures.com
Parthenon Group
www.parthenon.com
Global Impact Investing Network
www.globalimpactinvestingnetwork.org
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