Austin Community Foundation

About the fund

Total Impact Notes is a fixed-income investment vehicle offering five-year notes with a 5% return, designed for impact-first investors seeking exposure to emerging markets. The fund pools loans to local ventures across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, providing investors with a diversified debt portfolio aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. With $3 million raised at final close, the fund focuses primarily on financial inclusion and climate adaptation initiatives in underserved regions. The investment structure caters to foundations, family offices, and institutional investors who prioritize measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns through a simplified approach to emerging market impact investing.