Blog by Camille Dassy

Miarakap receives grant support from The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) to launch the Mitsiry Biodiversity and Climate Fund (MBCF)


The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD), through its Origination Facility, intends to support the Mitsiry Biodiversity and Climate Fund (MBCF), a to be established impact investment fund focused on finan...


2026-04-23 14:20:09 - Comment(s)
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


Most first-time ...



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

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

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)
Presenting the ICFA 2025 Cohort

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)
Pauline Fruchaud joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

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)
Martin Poulsen – Member of the ICFA Selection Committee 2025


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)
Jack Knellinger – Member of the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

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)
Barbara Boos chairs the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

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)
Susan Forester joins the ICFA Selection Committee 2025

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)