Soros spinout spots Leyline $150 million to de-risk clean energy projects

Newlight Partners has committed $150 million to Leyline Renewable Capital, which backs renewable energy projects at the pre-development stage, where few other investors are willing to go.

Philanthropy can do more to catalyze private capital for public good

Philanthropy must deploy less co-investing strategies and be more willing to take lead, early, junior and gap-filling positions that draw in more capital to solutions that matter, says David Lynn of Mission Driven Finance.

Clean Energy Ventures closes $110 million first fund for early energy tech

The Boston-based venture capital firm will use its first fund to scale up its investment capabilities and build the clean energy pipeline for later-stage investors.

Future Meat and Wild Type raise Series A funding for clean, lab-grown meats

Both companies are part of a hot “alternative protein” market promising to deliver more sustainable, cruelty-free proteins to feed a growing planet.

Investing with a ‘nutrition lens’ to drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals

Solving malnutrition will require a significant capital infusion in a more local, more sustainable, global food system able to deliver more affordable healthy food. That’s a big opportunity for impact investors.

Feelsgood Fund brings capital to impact startups in Croatia

The Feelsgood Fund, Croatia's third venture capital fund, will invest in startups addressing financial inclusion, agriculture and farming, the circular economy, education and healthcare.

Kiva hits $1 billion in loans to women

The 2.7 million women Kiva has reached inform the types of products and services the organization backs, in order to have the most impact on financial inclusion.