Impact investment stories
The virtual detox provider is expanding after new backing from Giant Leap and Scale Investors as demand for alcohol treatment stays high.
Australia's impact investing market has surged to AUD $157 billion in 2025, driven by green, social, and sustainability bonds, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Women founders in emerging markets may get earlier backing as Aurora Ventures targets pre-seed and seed deals with inDrive's support.
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
AiDash, a satellite-first software solution provider for multiple industries, raises $50m in a bid to expand operations and boost combating climate-related threats.
The Auckland-based business supplies a range of sustainably sourced packaging, including mailer boxes and bags for eCommerce.
Aotearoa New Zealand joins the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, promising new opportunities and global insights for local social enterprises.
Woodland carbon investors could gain faster verification as New Gradient’s machine-learning system aims to replace manual surveys with year-round monitoring.
Backers including the British Business Bank have helped lift the London firm’s assets under management to USD $200 million and support 30 startups.
EASI opens applications for its 2026 awards, offering a GBP £10,000 grant and year-long support to UK founders driving social impact.
British Business Bank commits up to GBP £10 million to Ascension to boost early-stage tech investment across UK regions outside London.
Scottish Equity Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Vienna's Springtime Technologies, enhancing accounts payable automation for global enterprises.
Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.
Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.
New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.
Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.