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Amazonia Impact Ventures advanced Indigenous trade in Ecuador, visiting Wiñak to support sustainable exports and agroforestry practices. Co-founder Aldo Soto spoke at CLIIQ 2025 in Quito, highlighting AIV’s impact-linked loans as a tool to strengthen Amazonian cooperatives and scale financial inclusion in Latin America. The trip reinforced AIV’s commitment to hands-on, community-driven impact investing.

AIV renews its partnership with Eco-Ola to boost sustainable Macambo bean production in San Martin, northern Peru. The fourth loan supports 220 farmers, many of whom are women, and promotes biodiversity by planting 3,500 trees. With 2025 production expected to be 20% higher, this initiative enhances agroforestry, rainforest conservation, and economic resilience through exports via Imla’kesh.

The world’s tropical forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, with wildfires overtaking agriculture as the leading cause of destruction. On World Biodiversity Day 2025, we must confront the stark reality: 6.7 million hectares of primary forest lost, biodiversity threatened, and global pledges off track. Amazonia Impact Ventures is driving change through sustainable partnerships and responsible investment. Join us in shaping a future where forests and communities thrive t

Considered the most powerful resin from the Amazon, Dragon’s Blood, or Sangre de Grado, is transforming the pharmaceutical and skincare industries. Extracted sustainably by the Achuar cooperative, this ancient remedy showcases the value of indigenous knowledge, biodiversity conservation, and ethical biotrade. With AIV’s support, Dragon’s Blood is gaining global recognition—driving economic growth while safeguarding the Amazon’s ecosystems.

Over the next two weeks, the Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy is hosting a fully virtual forum, bringing together influential voices to shape the future of the Amazon’s bioeconomy. Aldo Soto, Managing Director at Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV), will share insights on investing in 12 key value chains, including Brazil nuts, açaí, and aguaje. Today, he joins the Capital Drivers panel to discuss innovative investment strategies alongside regional leaders.

Earlier today, Pajani Singah, co-founder of Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV), shared insights on Fund I with Convergence members at the virtual Convergence Deal Connect webinar. Attendees explored AIV’s blended finance debt vehicle, designed to drive sustainable enterprises in Latin America. Recognized by Convergence, AIV was selected for Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CCFF) support, mobilizing capital for climate solutions across the Amazon.

AIV is thrilled to join the Amazonia Finance Network (AFN), strengthening our ability to mobilise investment and support small enterprises in the Amazon. Through collaboration with 55 other members, we aim to amplify our impact, enhance financial inclusion, and develop innovative solutions that empower local communities. Our work has improved the livelihoods of 4,000 producers, preserving 160,000 hectares of forest. We look forward to driving sustainable change through AFN.

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) joins DC Climate Week 2025, advocating for sustainable investment in the Amazon. Co-founder Pajani Singah will speak on unlocking capital for conservation and climate resilience, highlighting impact finance as a tool for protecting biodiversity and empowering local communities. This event brings together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to drive climate solutions.

To explore sustainable trade solutions, Aldo Soto, Co-Founder of Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV), joins the 1st ADEX Forum today. He’ll discuss impact credit as a tool for Amazonian SMEs to access global markets, alongside MINAM and green finance leaders.

In conversation with Richard Woodhull, a member of Amazonia Impact Ventures' Investment Committee, he reflected on his journey into impact investing and what drew him to AIV. He emphasized the importance of creative financing and resilience when working with emerging markets, praising AIV’s impact-linked incentives that improve farmer livelihoods.

Explore "Into the Wild: A Scientist's Journey through Amazonian Field Research" to uncover the vital role forests play in local communities' lives and food security. Discover how Amazonian field research highlights these hidden contributions.

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV), recognized as a Top Innovator by Uplink's Tropical Forest Commodities Challenge 2021, shares key insights from the first Annual Impact Campaign. Explore funding trends, regional expansion priorities, and strategies shaping the future of sustainability and impact investing.

Tuesday, 8th April 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos Our Co-Founder, Pajani Singah, attended the Global Impact Summit 2025 last week in...

AIV’s impact loan to GoodSAM boosts Brazil nut purchases by Indigenous communities, fostering ethical trade and resilient supply chains.

Research published by Food Security Journal about food security in the Amazon

Our newest working capital impact finance of USD 350K will directly benefit the lives of the farmers, including more than 176 women

we are thrilled to share that our team is now part of the Pan-Amazon Network (https://amzbio.org/), a multisectoral alliance

AIV celebrates World Wildlife Day by protecting the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and fighting climate change.

AIV shared the work our company is doing in Latin America with two prominent members of the House of Lords, demonstrating results.

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) collaborates with ethical buyers and smaller partner cooperatives to foster sustainable long-term partnership