PAIF Report
2022 Private Asset Impact Fund Report
Quick summary
In our 3rd annual edition, we delivered a deep dive into a USD 84 billion market, highlighting the growing sophistication of impact strategies.
This edition features a special focuses on gender lens investing, fintech, and embedded finance.
Key insights:
Market size reached USD 84 billion, reflecting +16.9% growth in 2021.
Coverage included 94 managers investing across 122 countries.
Private debt dominated the market (78% of AUM), with private equity at 21%.
Luxembourg reinforced its role as a central hub for impact funds.
Gender lens investing approaches gained momentum, with diversity in investment committees and fund governance highlighted.
Fintech and embedded finance strategies emerged as innovative levers for impact expansion.
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