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The ICFA attends the GIIN Impact Forum 2024

By Stephan Peters

Impact investing has reshaped the future of the financial markets as people are increasingly considering the social and environmental impact of their investments alongside financial returns. This October, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) is hosting the GIIN Impact Forum 2024, the largest i...
2024-08-05 11:02:22 - Comment(s)
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Expansion of the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator to include the ISFA - International Social Finance Accelerator

By Stephan Peters

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, through its Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Xavier Bettel, Minister of Finance, Gilles Roth, and Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, Serge Wilmes, today announced the expansion of the International Climate Finance Accel...

2024-07-19 15:19:22 - Comment(s)
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ICFA - Call for Expert Coaches

By Stephan Peters

Join the ICFA as an Expert Coach: Accelerate Climate Finance and Shape the Future! Are you passionate about sustainable finance and climate action? Do you possess a wealth of expertise in the field of climate finance, investment strategies, and fund management? The International Climate Finance Acce...
2024-07-18 14:49:54 - Comment(s)
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Announcing the ICFA 2024 Cohort

By Stephan Peters

After a thorough and highly competitive Selection Process, we're delighted to present the five outstanding fund managers joining the 2024 Cohort of the International Climate Finance Accelerator Luxembourg. Not only are these forward-thinking individuals dedicated to addressing climate change head-...
2024-07-15 14:49:20 - Comment(s)
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Jack Knellinger joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2024

By Stephan Peters

Today we shine the spotlight on another member of the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator Selection Committee, Jack Knellinger. Jack is a serial entrepreneur and investor currently serving as CEO and Founder of Revoluity LLC, an advisory firm working with emerging fund managers and sta...
2024-06-03 11:41:02 - Comment(s)
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Martin Poulsen joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2024

By Stephan Peters

Martin Poulsen ICFA Selection Committee

Martin Poulsen has been active in sustainability, private equity, SME finance and emerging markets for over 25 years.  He has worked extensively on both the GP and LP sides and been successful in raising capital from both public and private sources, including for new fund managers pursuing inn...
2024-05-29 14:23:41 - Comment(s)
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Barbara Boos announced as Chair of the ICFA Selection Committee 2024

By Stephan Peters

Barbara Boos Chair of ICFA Selection Committee

The ICFA is delighted to announce and warmly welcome Barbara Boos as Chair of the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator Selection Committee. Barbara brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the climate and infrastructure investment landscape. Her expertise and in...

2024-05-27 15:08:16 - Comment(s)
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Emanuele Santi joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2024

By Stephan Peters

Emanuele Santi Selection Committee member Emanuele Santi is CEO at Development Finance Lab and President and co-founder of Afrilanthropy. As Impact investing expert and social entrepreneur with nearly two decades working for major international development finance institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank, International Fund for A...
2024-05-22 14:41:12 - Comment(s)
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Spark+ extends USD 1.5 million in financing to ATEC for the launch of eCook appliances in Africa

By Stephan Peters

• Spark+ is a pioneering impact fund investing in access to clean and modern energy solutions for cooking in frontier markets in Africa. • ATEC is a global leader in electric cooking appliances having developed eCook, an IoT-enabled PAYG electric induction cooking appliance targeted to low-income co...

2024-05-15 11:56:16 - Comment(s)
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SDG Impact Finance Initiative announces second call under new Product Window

By Stephan Peters

Following the success of its first call for proposals under the Product Window in 2023/24,  the SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI) is excited to announce its second call for proposals in 2024 targeting a new set of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The SDG Impact Finance Initiative’s P...
2024-05-02 10:17:15 - Comment(s)
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