EcoEnterprises Fund, a pioneering women-owned and -led impact investment firm with 25 years of experience, proudly announces the upcoming first close of EcoEnterprises Partners IV, LP.
The new fund aims for a final target of $150 million and will invest in up to 20 small and medium-sized companies across Latin America that champion biodiversity, climate action, and social impact. EcoEnterprises Fund blends growth capital with dedicated value creation services and technical advisory engagement to propel portfolio company results. An approach that bolsters both financial returns while delivering superior impact outcomes. By enhancing the environmental and social benefits of its portfolio companies, the Fund not only drives meaningful change but also strengthens the long-term sustainability and profitability of portfolio companies.
Catalyzing Nature-Based Climate Solutions and Gender-Smart Initiatives
Recognized as a leader in financing scalable natural climate solutions, EcoEnterprises Fund supports companies operating across rural value chains, empowering them to elevate their conservation, climate resilience, and gender equity efforts. A premier player in impact investing, with a deep commitment to Latin America, the Fund invested in 50 companies over three previous portfolios, catalyzing transformational impact across the Amazonian, Andean, and Meso-American regions. EcoEnterprises Fund shares portfolio company highlights and learnings in Impact Investing for a Sustainable Planet: Insights from EcoEnterprises Fund.
Impactful Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
The first close of EcoEnterprises Fund IV will be made possible by commitments from leading development finance institutions, private investors, and family offices, including IDB Invest, FinDev Canada and FMO through the Mobilizing Finance for Forests program from the UK government. “We are honored to count with a strong group of stakeholders, that support our spearheading efforts as anchor investors in our fourth fund. We thank our investors who understand the importance of long-term, sustainable development, and who recognize the value of combining capital with our high-touch engagement to unlock the full potential of these compelling community-based natural capital enterprises,” said Tammy Newmark, CEO & Managing Partner.