This preview of a new white paper for the Commonwealth Investment Network examines the considerations for designing structures to aggregate smaller projects in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EDMEs) into larger portfolios to meet institutional investor expectations.
Produced by Financial Innovation for Impact, the goal of the white paper is to give investors, advisors and project developers an accessible starting point to move from concept to reality together, tackling some of the structural barriers to capital flows in EMDEs, and mobilising finance to some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable markets.
Reminder: calling all climate-positive businesses and projects across the Commonwealth!
Are you building or growing a climate-positive business or project in the Commonwealth and looking to scale?
Applications are now open to join the Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN), helping climate-positive businesses and projects strengthen their investment readiness and engage more effectively with investors and funders.
Led by Financial Innovation for Impact in partnership with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School, with support from the UK Government, the CIN combines practical resources, targeted support and opportunities to connect with finance.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from businesses and projects across Commonwealth countries which:
🌱 Have a positive climate impact, including established businesses adapting their operations, products or technologies towards climate goals
📈 Are revenue-generating SMEs, or projects that are operational or in development
💰 Plan to raise finance now or in the near future, whether through equity, debt, grants or other forms of funding
Successful applicants will gain access to support including:
✓ An investment readiness assessment and tailored roadmap
✓ Practical tools and guidance covering areas such as financial modelling, governance, growth strategy and pitch preparation
✓ The CIN Community for peer learning and knowledge sharing
✓ Targeted mentorship for businesses and projects further along their investment journey
✓ Opportunities to be showcased to investors and funders
Applications are rolling. The application form takes around 15-20 minutes to complete, and you can save your progress and return to it. Involvement is free – there is no fee or payment attached to your participation in the CIN.
👉 Apply here: https://earthcollective.io/CIN
📩 Questions? Please email CIN@fii.international
Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with climate-positive businesses and projects across the Commonwealth.
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