GIF named in annual showcase of impact investment fund managers.

ImpactAssets, the impact investing leader with a 15-year track record of mobilising capital for good, has selected the Global Innovation Fund for inclusion in the ImpactAssets 50™ (IA 50) 2025, the definitive guide to impact investment fund managers globally.

Now in its 14th year, the IA 50 remains the most comprehensive resource for identifying best-in-class impact fund managers, offering investors a rigorously curated and publicly accessible database to explore the industry’s leaders across the full range of investment types.

This year’s IA 50 highlights unabated momentum in impact investing: total assets under management (AUM) of IA 50 firms surged to $130.6 billion, representing a 35% year-over-year increase – driven by the inclusion of new, large impact managers, as well as the steady growth of established firms. 

Margret Trillis is CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ImpactAssets and an IA 50 Review Committee member.

“As impact investing continues its march into the financial mainstream, the IA 50 has become a powerful barometer of industry maturation and the most respected recognition in our sector,” she said. “The scale, growth and credibility of this year’s IA 50 managers demonstrate that impact investing is not only thriving, it is becoming an undeniable force in the market.”

The IA 50 Selection Process: Unmatched Rigor and Expert Review

ImpactAssets employs a rigorous multi-stage process to select the IA 50, ensuring it remains the most credible and thoughtfully curated benchmark for impact investing excellence. Unlike lists based purely on AUM rankings or editorial selection, the IA 50 blends quantitative analysis with expert qualitative review to identify managers that are not only financially sound, but also deeply committed to measurable impact. 

IA 50 selections are made by the distinguished IA 50 Review Committee, composed of 16 of the most globally recognised impact investing leaders and practitioners, ensuring that the IA 50 remains the industry’s most credible, thoughtfully curated benchmark for impact investing excellence. The review process includes a quantitative analysis, led by ImpactAssets Capital Partners, based on application information, impact reports and public disclosures. The IA 50 Review Committee makes the final selection, ensuring the analysis adheres to a structured framework of fairness and rigor. All firms included in the IA 50 have met strict criteria, including a track record in impact investing, clear social and environmental impact goals, and US investor accessibility.

GIF’s Chief Investment Officer and Head of GIF Growth, Avinash Mishra, welcomed GIF’s inclusion in IA 50 2025.

“GIF’s portfolio and investment approach reflects many of the key trends identified in this year’s selection, exemplified by our climate-related investments especially in climate adaptation and resilience, and decarbonisation” he said. “This inclusion is also timely to coincide with the launch of GIF Growth, our new blended finance investment vehicle which is looking to bring impactful innovations to scale. We're delighted to be a part of this community and share our work and knowledge with others.”