We propose to move the narrative beyond the dichotomy of impact investing is all commercial or all concessionary, and, instead, embrace the understanding of the continuum of capital and the opportunities that this approach brings to diverse actors that might have a role in the mobilization of capital towards impact.

The continuum of capital is a concept that positions impact investing in the spectrum of financial returns, from those investors who supply the flexible, patient, risk-tolerant capital needed to validate pilots and prove innovations before scaling, towards those investors who target market-rate returns, providing capital to scale more established impact vehicles or companies. According to this approach each investor might invest at different points along the impact investing continuum attempting to match their capital with their expectations for risk, return and impact.

In our point of view, mobilizing capital across the full spectrum of impact investing is essential to transform the economy into a more sustainable and impactful future.

Gathering’s goals:

_Inspire asset owners (HNWI, family offices, foundations) regarding what is impact investing and what kind of opportunities exist across the impact investing spectrum to align values with capital.

_Educate family offices and wealth advisors regarding vehicles and strategies to have financial returns while generating a positive impact.

_Connect impact investors (asset owners and asset managers) with investment opportunities in Spain and developing countries.

For more information, please visit Fi Gathering Madrid landing page.