Global Innovation Fund

Profile

Global Innovation Fund is a Venture Capital and Private Equity fund based in London, founded in 2014. The fund focuses on harnessing scalable and sustainable innovations to improve the lives of underserved people. The team combines financial investment with strategic support, aiming to maximize impact within communities needing scalable change. Their approach includes not just funding, but actively nurturing and de-risking high-potential innovations with extensive technical, financial, and advisory support.

Global Innovation Fund invests in sectors such as agriculture and food security, education and skills development, health and well-being, gender equality, and financial, economic, and social inclusion. Their investments are strategically focused on regions like Africa and Asia where scalable and sustainable change is needed. The fund utilizes a variety of capital types, including grants, equity, and debt, typically targeted for early-stage innovations. The fund’s AUM information isn't explicitly stated.

Their notable investments include Emvolio - cold chain vaccine delivery, 4G Capital - microfinancing, and Craft - digital education platform. The fund also collaborates with a network of international aid partners, adding to their strategic positioning in the impact investment space.