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Capital 4 Impact Foundation is a social impact investment foundation, working through the global network of Plan International. We unlock private sector capital by mitigating risks and we leverage our presence and partnerships to bring social impact to scale while creating return on investment.
Capital 4 Impact Foundation is a social impact investment foundation aimed at taking impact investment to the global south.
The untapped potential of emerging and developing markets presents an extraordinary opportunity for creating social impact while generating return on investment. But the capital doesn’t flow as expected and businesses in the global south lack access to traditional banking services and financing. Capital 4 Impact Foundation aims to unlock private sector capital to enable businesses in the global south to grow, creating social impact and return on investment.
Read more about who we areCapital 4 Impact Foundation mobilizes private sector capital and works with innovative finance instruments to de-risk investments.
We employ innovative finance instruments and purpose-driven partnerships to de-risk investment in developing and emerging markets. Working through the Plan International global network provides us with local operational capacity and access to priority markets, in order to find, select and invest in the most promising projects, creating long-term value for communities, alongside financial return.
Read more about our impact approach“Halfway to the deadline for the 2030 Agenda, we are leaving more than half the world behind. Unless we act now, the 2030 Agenda will become an epitaph for a world that might have been”Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN
Capital 4 Impact Foundation’s mission is an unwavering commitment to gender lens investing.
It’s about unlocking the vast economic potential that lies in investing with a gender lens, propelling us towards a more prosperous future. Across investment in climate, job opportunities, education, and health, we prioritize gender equality, understanding that genuine progress must be inclusive and equitable.
Read more about our investment approachCapital 4 Impact Foundation’s leadership is a fusion of financial and social impact dedication.
With a strong foundation in the financial sector, our Board of Directors and management team excel in investment management and navigating complexities with precision. Simultaneously, their active engagement in the social impact realm, provides the right mix of skills to bring social impact to scale while generating return on investment.
Meet our team