India Impact Investing
Market Pulse
Theme of the Month: Financial Inclusion
March 2024
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509
Amount Invested
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40
No. of Deals
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Financial
Inclusion
Leading Sector
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*Update: In our latest edition of Climate Bulletin, we reported Lohum Cleantech's March 2024 deal as $54 million. However, upon clarification from the company, we learnt that the Series B round occurred in two tranches: $23 million in February 2024 and $31 million in March 2024, totaling $54 million. Therefore, in this edition of Market Pulse, we have revised the reported deal amount to $31 million.
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Capital Provider Showcase
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Interesting Reads for the Month
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 The Month That Was
🌟 The India Room in Singapore
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The India Room in Singapore, held on April 17th, 2024 at the Raffles Hotel, marked a pivotal moment for Impact Investors Council (IIC), showcasing India's vibrant impact investing landscape to a global audience. With over 23 Singaporean LP organizations and investors and 30 Indian Impact GPs in attendance, the event fostered cross-border collaborations and meaningful dialogue. Featuring diverse speakers and thought-provoking discussions, the event highlighted IIC's commitment to driving investment, innovation, and impact in India and beyond.
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IIC’s flagship biennial event - Prabhav has been formally announced; scheduled to take place on the 23rd and 24th of September in New Delhi, India. Watch this space for more details - https://indiaimpactinvestingmeet.in/
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IIC in partnership with the USAID South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) organised an ‘Investment Summit’ with the objective of boosting investments in the clean energy sector. This summit saw the attendance of esteemed investors and innovative enterprises working across the renewable energy value chain.
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🌟 Launch of IIC’s Research Report: 2023 in Retrospect: India Impact Investment Trends 🌟
📖 The fourth edition of our annual research report series, “2023 in Retrospect: India Impact Investment Trends” is here. Delve into the intricate landscape of impact investing in India, sectors in focus, new emerging themes & trends, and gain insights from industry experts as they voice their perspectives across high-impact sectors in India.
👉 Access the full report here:
https://iiic.in/research-publication/
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🌟 Launch of sector-focused whitepaper: Maximising Impact: Blended Finance for WASH in India 🌟
📖 Delve into the opportunities and challenges of financing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in India with our latest report, "Maximising Impact: Blended Finance for WASH in India." This report gathers insights from investors, implementing agencies, and ecosystem builders, shedding light on the potential of blended finance in financing water and sanitation solutions.
👉 Access the full report here:
https://blendedfinanceindia.org/reports-and-notes/
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 Watchout For
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🖥 ️Masterclass on Sustainable Finance Disclosures (SFDR) under Climate Finance Campaign
Join IIC for an insightful virtual webinar delving into the essential aspects of SFDR. Gain a deeper understanding of its core concepts and objectives, and discover how it can assist Indian investors in aligning their practices with international standards.
Additionally, you'll hear about RBI's recent climate-risk related financial disclosures and the potential future regulatory landscape of sustainable finance in India.
Stay tuned for registration details - together, let's shape a sustainable future for India's climate!
🌏 Designing Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Inclusive Businesses - IIC @ Impact Harvest Forum, Thailand
The Impact Investors Council (IIC) has been invited by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), representing India, to lead a workshop at the esteemed Impact Harvest Forum. Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the forum is scheduled for 23rd and 24th May 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. In this role, IIC will facilitate discussions and collaborative sessions focused on inclusive business solutions within the agriculture sectors of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Our objective is to foster impactful dialogue among a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors and government entities, to promote sustainable agricultural development and positive impact.
🩺 Market Pulse: Insights from the Healthcare sector
IIC’s monthly bulletin in May will carry insights from experts working to create impact in the Indian healthcare sector.
📰 The India Blended Finance Bulletin: Expert Insights
The 9th edition of IIC’s bulletin focused on insights and on-ground perspectives from experts, working to mainstream blended finance in India.
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About Impact Investors Council:
Impact Investors Council, India (IIC) is a member-based national industry body formed with an
objective to build and strengthen the impact investing eco-system in India. To know more about our work visit https://iiic.in or reach out to secretariat@iiic.in
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