The Transformative 25

In Africa, Investment, Startup Ecoystem
February 15, 2021
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As foundations and mission-aligned investors swiftly shift their investments into ESG funds and direct investments in values-aligned companies and entrepreneurs, they overlook many visionary funds and fund managers who are forging the future that we need. These funds are myth-busters and courageous innovations. More than rethinking our financial system, they are creating viable alternatives to investing in people and planet for generations to come.

This list of 25 funds – The Transformative 25 ­– is an invitation to push past philanthropy’s comfort zone and consider the question:
What funds are transforming finance for people and planet?

Africa Eats, Fledge’s spin off holding company, is proud be be in this exclusive list of transformational funds.

iciaptos.com/the-transformative-25

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