There’s a pretty vibrant impact investing sector in Colombia. And with about $473 million in impact investments, according to the National Advisory Board, it’s poised to become a much bigger force.
With that in mind, SVX Canada and SVX Mexico just announced the launch of SVX Colombia. Five years in the making and supported by a $4 million investment from the Canadian government through Global Affairs Canada, it aims to build up the impact ecosystem in Colombia. Its focus is on capital for women-led or women serving enterprises in vulnerable communities, climate action and biodiversity, and rural development.
“Our philosophy is to support what exists with additional