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Impact wayfaring: Why emerging managers drown and how to avoid their fate

By Camille Dassy

Impact wayfaring: Why emerging managers drown and how to avoid their fate

Why Emerging Managers Drown and How to Avoid Their Fate


After ten cohorts in their accelerator programmes for emerging impact fund managers, Accelerating Impact dives into the lessons learned and uncovers three traits successful managers share, and three pitfalls unsuccessful ones met


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2025-11-17 11:59:00 - Comment(s)
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Informational webinar: ICFA Application window open for the 2026 Cohort

Informational webinar: ICFA Application window open for the 2026 Cohort

By Camille Dassy

The ICFA programme is receiving Expressions of Interest until 30 November 2025 to join the next Cohort.


The ICFA team will host a webinar on 29 October, 4 pm CET, to guide potential applicants through the process. 

The ICFA is an innovative multi-year prog...



2025-10-28 09:21:09 - Comment(s)
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Now open: Call for Expression of Interest for the ICFA 2026 Cohort

Now open: Call for Expression of Interest for the ICFA 2026 Cohort

By Camille Dassy

The Call for Expression of Interest for the ICFA 2026 Cohort is now open until 30 November 2025.


The ICFA team will host a webinar on 29 October, 4 pm CET, to guide potential applicants through the process. 

The ICFA is an innovative multi-year programme t...



2025-10-01 12:03:29 - Comment(s)
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Presenting the ICFA 2025 Cohort

Presenting the ICFA 2025 Cohort

By Camille Dassy

We are thrilled to welcome the four outstanding fund managers joining the 2025 Cohort of the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator.

Congratulations to Impact Earth for their Tropical Resilience Fund, Matanataki Pte Ltdfor raising the Matanataki Pacific Fund 1, VitaminºC for their focus o...
2025-07-07 14:49:05 - Comment(s)
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Pauline Fruchaud joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

Pauline Fruchaud joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

By Camille Dassy

We are delighted to shed the spotlight on Pauline Fruchaud who has joined the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator Selection Committee for 2025.

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2025-05-26 17:33:59 - Comment(s)
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Martin Poulsen – Member of the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

Martin Poulsen – Member of the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

By Camille Dassy


We are delighted to count on Martin Poulsen as member of the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator Selection Committee. Martin brings a remarkable blend of experience, insight, and commitment to sustainable finance and emerging markets—making him an invaluable addition as we continu...

2025-05-22 10:39:21 - Comment(s)
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Jack Knellinger – Member of the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

Jack Knellinger – Member of the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

By Camille Dassy

We’re honored to spotlight Jack Knellinger, a seasoned entrepreneur and impact investor with over two decades of experience building high-performing ventures and investment platforms across global markets. His leadership and commitment are a major asset to our shared mission of accelerating scalable...
2025-05-19 10:32:38 - Comment(s)
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Barbara Boos chairs the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

Barbara Boos chairs the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

By Camille Dassy

We are thrilled to once again count on Barbara Boos as Chair of the ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator Selection Committee! Her leadership, deep sector knowledge, and unwavering commitment to climate and infrastructure finance continue to be a major asset as we work to mobilize capital...

2025-05-13 14:59:41 - Comment(s)
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Susan Forester joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

Susan Forester joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

By Camille Dassy

We delighted that Susan Forester has joined the ICFA – International Climate Finance Accelerator Selection Committee for 2025! 


Susan acts as a strategic advisor at C-suite/Board level with an emphasis on sustainable investment across a range of sectors, including energy/renewables, healthcare, ...

2025-05-07 11:41:14 - Comment(s)
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Scalar International and Mergence Investment Managers announce clean energy and digital infrastructure fund launch

Scalar International and Mergence Investment Managers announce clean energy and digital infrastructure fund launch

By Camille Dassy

Scalar International, emerging fund manager selected as part of the 2024 ICFA Cohort, and Mergence Investment Managers announce the launch of a $150 million project to finance clean energy and digital infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Scalar is dedicated to addressing A...

2025-04-16 10:39:05 - Comment(s)
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