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Our research increases understanding and ambitions on investing for impact. Get crucial insights to innovate and scale up.  

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We created a hub for knowledge, peer-learning and thought leadership on investing for impact – in Europe and beyond. Access insightful reports on best practices, key players, data-driven reports and case studies in the investing for impact sector.

Our publications and practical tools cover cutting-edge topics, from impact measurement and management to the first harmonised European impact investment market sizing report. Find out how to tailor the financial offer according to the needs of organisations addressing social and environmental challenges, how to exit social investments – and everything in between. See real-life examples of how different impact stakeholders collaborate to solve pressing challenges for people and planet, and get the expert analysis needed to make these cases actionable for your organisation. 

Thought-leadership, case studies, gatherings and podcasts cover the latest trends and knowledge, based on data and input from Europe’s strongest community of impact people. 

Members-only exclusives 

>Private working groups and communities of practice, including the Catalytic Capital working group, Endowments for Impact working group and the IMM community of practice  

>Early access to our highly anticipated bi-annual market sizing report  

>The chance to participate in practitioner cases, thought-leadership, podcasts and more!  

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Greatest Hits 

>IMM: Get everything you need to know about Impact Measurement and Management: new case studies; new additions to our Burning Topics series; podcast series with practitioners; articles, editorials and more!

>Catalytic Capital – join our Community of Practice, share knowledge, read the whitepaper. 

>Navigating IMM: This landmark report highlights the key issues and considerations for measuring and managing impact at each stage of the investment process.

>Additionality refers to achieving positive outcomes that are better than what would have happened without the investment – it's a big topic throughout our research and here’s an easy introduction

>Impact Strategies

>Tailored Financing

>Non-financial Support

>Impact Integrity

>Strategic Alignment 

>Impact Library

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co-funded by the EU and CRT Foundation

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