Lever for Change Meets Major Milestone: $2.5 Billion in Philanthropic Funding Influenced

The Chicago-based nonprofit marks a major milestone in effort to connect donors with high-impact solutions and sets a new $10 billion goal for 2030. Press Release – CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES – MARCH 6, 2025: Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announces it has facilitated $2.5 billion in philanthropic funding since its founding in 2019. The organization, … Continue reading Lever for Change Meets Major Milestone: $2.5 Billion in Philanthropic Funding Influenced

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Europe

EIC Impact Report 2025: EIC on track as leading deep-tech investor, mobilising €2.6 billion of additional investment

Celebrating its fourth anniversary at the annual EIC Summit on 2 and 3 April 2025, the European Innovation Council presented the EIC Impact Report 2025. EIC Fund’s impressive investment record Accelerating start-up growth Creating a pipeline of new technologies Background information Focusing on the Horizon Europe portfolio, the report covers approximately 706 start-ups, 402 advanced research projects, and 183 projects aimed at commercialising research results funded … Continue reading EIC Impact Report 2025: EIC on track as leading deep-tech investor, mobilising €2.6 billion of additional investment

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Europe

UpLink Annual Impact Report

Download PDF The UpLink Annual Impact Report showcases how building ecosystems that enable purpose-driven entrepreneurs to scale their early-stage ventures can shape a sustainable, equitable and thriving global economy. It highlights key impact areas, explores the success of UpLink’s community of over 500 Top Innovators and provides insights into how emerging start-ups can drive large-scale change. The UpLink Annual Impact Report showcases how building ecosystems that enable purpose-driven entrepreneurs … Continue reading UpLink Annual Impact Report

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Untied Kingdom

British International Investment commits $20 million to Alterra Accelerator Africa Fund to support emerging economies in Africa

•With a $400 million fundraise target, Alterra welcomes BII as a new LP joining its ambitions to support promising businesses across the African continent.•The mid-cap fund focuses on opportunities that drive financial inclusion, digital transformation and job creation. London/Nairobi, 17 March 2025 – Alterra Capital Partners, an Africa-focused private equity firm, today announced a $20 million commitment from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development … Continue reading British International Investment commits $20 million to Alterra Accelerator Africa Fund to support emerging economies in Africa

Impact Newswire17/03/202517/03/2025

Europe

TUI Group recognised as leader in corporate climate change action

Press Release – Hannover, 28 February 2025 – TUI Group has been recognised as a leader in corporate climate change action, securing a prestigious spot on the CDP A List for 2024. This marks the third time TUI has achieved this distinction, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable transformation and its progress towards ambitious climate goals. The CDP A List acknowledges corporates that demonstrate using … Continue reading TUI Group recognised as leader in corporate climate change action

Impact Newswire04/03/202504/03/2025

United States

Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

From new device form factors to affordable edge inference, the new tech shows the versatility of Lenovo’s AI portfolio and links bold innovation with real-world impact. Press Release – 2 March 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Today, at MWC 2025, Lenovo unveiled groundbreaking advancements in hybrid AI with integrated devices and solutions to empower creators, professionals, and enterprises. The new offerings exemplify Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI … Continue reading Lenovo Pioneers More Personalized, Integrated, and Innovative Hybrid AI Technology at MWC 2025

Impact Newswire04/03/202504/03/2025

Asia

In China, delivery companies start responding to climate risk, extreme weather impact on business, investment: Greenpeace report

Press Release – Greenpeace East Asia – February 18, 2025 Beijing – Seven of the eight biggest delivery companies in China have established internal frameworks to respond to climate risk, a new report from Greenpeace East Asia shows, but while this demonstrates the foundations for responding to climate risk, the report’s analysis evidences the need for stronger assessment of physical risk from extreme weather; more scientific … Continue reading In China, delivery companies start responding to climate risk, extreme weather impact on business, investment: Greenpeace report

Impact Newswire21/02/202521/02/2025

United States

ImpactAssets Mobilizes Nearly $400M in 2024, Reaffirming the Firm’s Position Among the Most Active Impact Investors Globally

Growing range of private investment opportunities cements the firm’s undisputed leadership role in the impact investing field. Press Release – January 29, 2025 – NEW YORK – ImpactAssets, the impact investing leader with a 15-year track record of mobilizing capital for good, concluded an impressive 2024 with 270 impact investments totaling $387.5 million — an investment sum that maintains the firm’s status as one of … Continue reading ImpactAssets Mobilizes Nearly $400M in 2024, Reaffirming the Firm’s Position Among the Most Active Impact Investors Globally

Impact Newswire04/02/202504/02/2025