Capital 4 Impact Foundation leverages local knowledge and partnerships to create social impact and return on investment

Capital 4 Impact Foundation is founded by Plan Denmark, working through the global network of Plan International. Capital 4 Impact Foundation offers a unique combination of investment expertise and deep understanding of what it takes to achieve impact for vulnerable communities in developing and emerging markets.
Our mission is to work beyond traditional development finance, mobilizing capital to invest in the most promising businesses and opportunities, with a gender-lens. By leveraging our presence and partnerships, we aim to bring social impact to scale while creating return on investment.
Vision and mission
Vision
Within 5 years we want to become a leading impact investment initiative in Denmark, recognized for its innovative approach to responsible investments in developing economies.
Mission
We work beyond traditional development finance, mobilizing capital in partnerships to invest with a gender lens in long-lasting impact for children and youth in their Communities in developing economies, while generating financial return on the investment.
Core values
Social Impact
Positive social impact is everything we aspire to do. We strive to create long term value through societal transformation, and community centered investments.
Accountability
We are accountable towards our project participants, investors and for our actions and decisions. We take responsibility for results and always act with integrity and transparency.
Empowerment
We harness local empowerment by involving communities and partners in the decision making. We respect the perspectives of others and are committed to travel a shared path, with all parties involved.
Gender Equality
We apply a gender lens to our investments and seek to build a culture of economic inclusion, engaging both women and men.
Team

Anne Schmidt Petersen
CEO

Kristina Bounta Gaardersøe
Executive Coordinator

Johan Emil Østergaard
Legal Advisor & Compliance Manager
Board of Directors

Charlotte Jepsen – Chair
Managing Partner at CIP Foundation

Bo Koch Christensen
Head of Investor Relations at BlackWood Capital Partners

Lise Fink Vadsholt
Director of Strategy and the Executive Office, Norfors

Jacob Ølgaard
Partner at Kromann Reumert

Michael Kim Peen
Certified Board Director and Investor

Pia Yasuko Rask
Vice President – Group Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability ECCO
General inqueries
Kristina Bounta Gardersøe
Executive Coordinator Email +45 50 60 54 04
Connect with Kristina Bounta Gardersøe to learn more about Capital 4 Impact Foundation.
