– Golding Capital Partners announces the final closing of its first dedicated private equity impact fund with EUR 115.5 million in capital commitments.
– Institutional investors include pension funds, insurance companies, savings banks, and foundations from Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and Portugal.
– Around 20% of the capital comes from new investors, with both existing and new clients showing interest.
– A successor product focusing on climate technology companies in Europe and North America is planned for Q4 2025.
– Portfolio construction for the «Golding Impact 2021» multi-manager fund is progressing well, with investments in nine private equity funds and over 100 portfolio companies globally.
– The portfolio will expand in 2025 to include additional target funds, aiming to diversify over 200 companies.
– A successful exit has already been realised, with Inverness Graham Green Light Fund selling Concord Servicing, a North American fintech company.
– The strategy focuses on long-term industry changes driven by climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental regulation.
– The investment opportunity lies in companies that adapt to these challenges, offering economic and environmental benefits.
– Golding has applied the EU’s sustainable finance disclosure requirements to target funds globally since 2023.
– The Article 9-compliant programme includes investments in impact opportunities outside the EU, achieved through close collaboration with target funds and an internal classification process.
– Dr. Andreas Nilsson, Managing Director & Head of Impact Investing, emphasized the economic and environmental potential of these solutions.
– Christian Schuetz, Managing Director & Head of Sustainable Investing, led the expansion of the Article 9-compliant programme, which includes impact investments outside the EU, supported by Golding’s collaboration with target funds and external advisors.
– Hubertus Theile-Ochel, Managing Partner, emphasized the goal of diversifying client portfolios and participating in the winners of the transition to sustainable practices.
