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August 28, 2024
Since 2021, the number of impact funders has doubled!
128: this is the number of impact financiers identified by Mouvement Impact France and Finetic in the second edition of their mapping of impact financiers, more than double the number 3 years ago when the 1st mapping was launched! A sign that impact is becoming a growing priority for investors!
The Mouvement Impact France and Finetic have joined forces to revolutionize access to financing for impact businesses, unveiling their mapping of impact financiers on August 28 at the Universités d'Été de l'Économie de Demain. Thanks to innovative mapping, managers can now view all impact financiers at a glance.
Even better, an easy-to-access interactive platform with filters and a search bar simplifies the search for the most suitable financial partners.
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The impact financing landscape is changing fast. Just a few years ago, we counted just fifteen or so funders ready to invest tickets in excess of €3 million. Today, that number has almost tripled to nearly 45 players. This spectacular growth has even prompted us to redefine our classification of funders in the mapping, creating two new categories: €3 to €5 million and over €5 million, whereas previously there was only one category for investments over €3 million.Several factors explain this significant increase. Many funds, traditionally positioned for Series B-C investments in traditional startups, have made the strategic choice to create vehicles specifically dedicated to impact companies. Among them are prestigious names such as Rothschild&Co, Daphni, Weinberg, Partech and Tikehau. At the same time, new players have emerged to fill the need for financing at this advanced stage of development, with structures such as Teampact Ventures and Epopée Gestion. It should be noted, however, that this dynamic has not been as marked in the pre-seed and seed segment, where the growth in the number of players remains more modest. This trend underscores the market's move towards more substantial financing, reflecting a genuine interest in supporting impact companies at more mature stages of development.
Et si la commande publique devenait enfin un véritable levier pour les entreprises européennes qui investissent dans la qualité, l’innovation et l’impact ? Avec son projet de règlement sur les marchés publics présenté le 9 septembre 2026, la Commission européenne propose de changer la donne en renforçant la prise en compte du « Made in Europe » et des critères sociaux et environnementaux dans les règles d’attribution de la commande publique. Mobilisé de longue date auprès de ses dirigeants sur ce dossier, Impact France analyse les enjeux de cette réforme et formule ses propositions pour faire de la commande publique un véritable outil de transformation de l’économie européenne.
La Commission européenne a publié mi-septembre une étude inédite consacrée aux “Impact-driven businesses” pour évaluer la contribution de ces modèles aux priorités européennes, identifier les freins à leur développement et ouvrir la voie à de nouvelles politiques publiques spécifiques. Dans cet article, nous partageons notre analyse des enseignements de ce nouveau rapport européen et décryptons les choix opérés et les perspectives qu’il dessine pour le développement des modèles à impact.
