PAIF Report
2021 Private Asset Impact Fund Report
Quick summary
In our 2nd annual edition, we expanded the analysis to 175 funds and 89 managers, capturing the industry’s rapid evolution after a challenging pandemic year.
Key insights:
Market coverage expanded to 175 funds across emerging and frontier markets.
Increased participation of specialized fund managers, highlighting industry maturity.
Top 10 managers continued to concentrate a significant share of assets under management (AUM).
Climate, gender, and inclusive finance strategies gained traction.
Private debt remained the dominant instrument, though equity allocations grew.
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