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Immersed in the Andean Amazon, Leaders Shape Impact Investment
Immersed in the Andean Amazon, global and local leaders gathered to strengthen Peru’s impact investment ecosystem. From boat journeys along the Madre de Dios River to panels on conservation and finance, the event showcased how collaborative spaces can align biodiversity protection with sustainable economic growth.
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1 day ago2 min read


AIV at 3Space 2025 London Event
We’re at #3Space25 in London today!
Come and meet Pajani Singah to learn about Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV)’s initiatives supporting sustainable finance for the Amazon forest.
We look forward to connecting with innovators, investors, experts, and business leaders throughout the programme.
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Nov 261 min read


Can European Capital Transform the Amazon’s Future?
Can European capital help reshape the Amazon’s future? Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) is pioneering financing models that link impact incentives to measurable sustainability targets, supporting 17 SMEs and ethical businesses across the region. Next week in London, Co‑founder Pajani Singah will present these solutions at the 3‑Space 2025 event, co‑hosted by Rothschild & Co, UpLink of the World Economic Forum, and Better Society Capital.
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Nov 201 min read


Faith‑First Finance: AIV Joins CST & Investing Summit
Amazonia Impact Ventures will attend the CST & Investing Summit (10–13 Nov) in Washington, D.C., to advance Faith‑First blended finance for Amazon conservation and community wellbeing. AIV centres Indigenous leadership and women in the Amazon bioeconomy (32% Indigenous beneficiaries; 36% women). Sessions include Women Leading Impact and Finance for the Common Good, framed through a Well‑being Economy approach.
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Nov 102 min read


AIV joins Meaningful Business Membership
Leadership networks accelerate decisions by giving members access to tested solutions and peer validation. Amazonia Impact Ventures announces co‑founder Pajani Singah’s membership of Meaningful Business, strengthening our partnership potential and commitment to nature‑positive finance in the Amazon.
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Oct 281 min read


AIV Returns to SOCAP Global: Third Year Showcasing Amazon's Impact
Amazonia Impact Ventures is heading to San Francisco for our third year at SOCAP Global. This year’s focus on Climate and Nature‑based Solutions makes the gathering especially urgent — with 100 sessions, 2,000 participants, and 3,500+ meetings driving ideas, capital, and collaboration. Our Co‑Founder and Managing Director, Aldo Soto, will speak on the panel “Financing the Future of Nature – Biocultural Innovation at Scale”, exploring how regenerative finance can shape lasting
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Oct 212 min read


Building Stronger Bonds: AIV Team Connect in London
Part of our AIV team came together in London to celebrate milestones, welcome advisor Dieter Wittkowski, and set our sights on new impact opportunities across the Amazon.
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Oct 161 min read


CEIBA Summit: Driving Innovation and Investment for Biodiversity and Future Economies in Latin America
At Biodiversity Week in Cali, Colombia, leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean came together for the first CEIBA Summit. Our Managing Director, Aldo Soto, joined the newly formed CEIBA Council — a high‑level platform designed to align leadership, finance, and technology around a shared goal: accelerating solutions to conserve biodiversity and reshape economic models in the region.
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Oct 21 min read


Bold Finance For A Livable Planet
At Building Bridges 2025 in Geneva, Amazonia Impact Ventures highlights how finance can be a force for good. Through our CataCap campaign, we’re mobilising capital to support Indigenous livelihoods, protect Amazonian forests, and scale sustainable bio‑businesses.
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Oct 21 min read


UK PACT Hits the Ground Running in Peru’s Amazon
Amazonia Impact Ventures has joined the UK PACT programme’s first field mission to Peru’s Amazon, launching a £1.18 million drive to strengthen value chains for non‑timber forest products such as aguaje and camu camu. On the ground in Ucayali, AIV met local bio‑businesses, assessed their financial needs and explored ways to connect sustainable forest enterprises with international markets.
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Sep 32 min read


Overcoming Obstacles in Mobilising Capital for Sustainable Value Chains in the Amazon
On 11 Aug, the II Peruvian Impact Investing Summit in Lima gathers 350+ leaders to drive capital into sustainable Amazon value chains. AIV’s Aldo Soto shares how $10M+ has empowered SMEs and ethical enterprises, building resilient, gender‑inclusive bio‑economies.
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Aug 112 min read


Beyond the Loan: How Technical Assistance Unlocks Amazon Potential
Thursday, 10th July 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos Amazon’s small and medium enterprises are at the centre of climate resilience,...
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Jul 102 min read


A Gendered Reality of the Climate Crisis
During London Climate Action Week 2025, Amazonia Impact Ventures proudly joined a dialogue on gender investing at British International Investment headquarters. Thought leaders and impact investors examined why gender-inclusive finance is crucial for climate resilience among women farmers. At AIV, empowering women is essential to a sustainable forest economy: 36 percent of our investees are women-led. We invest in women-only cooperatives, promote board-level equality, and sup
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Jul 72 min read


Indigenous Blueprints for Climate Action: AIV Co-Designs New Chamber at LCAW2025
During London Climate Action Week 2025, a powerful new vision is taking root: a platform designed by and for Indigenous Peoples to lead climate-resilient, sustainable economies.Amazonia Impact Ventures is co-creating the blueprint for an Indigenous Peoples Chamber of Commerce, alongside influential voices like Sonia Guajajara and Lord Zac Goldsmith.
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Jun 263 min read


Discover Why London Leads the World in Climate-Focused Organisations
Join Amazonia Impact Ventures at London Climate Action Week (24–29 June 2025) as we engage with global climate leaders, showcase our USD 25 M Blended Debt Fund I for Amazon conservation, and explore impact investment opportunities. Connect with Co-Founder Aldo Soto and our team to discuss how your capital can drive real-world solutions in the Amazon.
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Jun 211 min read


Can capital protect the Amazon?
Join us on Monday, 23 June for a live conversation with Pajani Singah and Aldo Soto of Amazonia Impact Ventures. Discover how AIV’s impact-linked finance is empowering Indigenous forest enterprises, regenerating biodiversity across Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, and safeguarding over 200,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest.
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Jun 201 min read


Unlocking the Potential of the Pan Amazon Network for Bioeconomy Sustainability
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.
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May 131 min read


AIV Fund I presented to members of Convergence at Deal Connect Event
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.
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May 121 min read


AIV Becomes a New Member of the Amazonia Finance Network (AFN)
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.
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May 62 min read


Together Shaping the Future of the Amazon Bioeconomy
we are thrilled to share that our team is now part of the Pan-Amazon Network (https://amzbio.org/), a multisectoral alliance
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Mar 75 min read
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