Who's investing in hope, anyway?
Impact investing is serious business. Data shows where it’s really thriving
But here’s the catch: not all sectors are equal, and understanding where capital flows can make or break your strategy.
🌍 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴
- 2024 has seen $33B in impact funding so far, with projections aiming for $37B by year’s end.
- While the global VC slowdown has impacted impact investing, it remains one of the most funded sectors.
💡 𝘛𝘰𝘱 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴
- Circular economy startups are expected to raise $400M in 2024
- Grid technology startups had the best year for VC funding in 2023 with $4.6B allocated to the section.
- If you’re innovating in green steel, solar energy, lithium mining, and industrial electrification, the money’s flowing.
📊 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴?
- The U.S. and Europe are neck-and-neck in impact VC funding, with the U.S. regaining the top spot in 2024.
- Reg Flag! Only 10% of climate adaptation funding reaches low-income countries—an urgent gap that the sector needs to address.
🤔 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶?
- Position yourself where the capital is flowing, and address the gaps.
- Whether it’s climate tech or underserved regions, leverage these insights to make data-backed decisions.
Don’t just follow the hype!
Source: Dealroom
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