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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.

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.

Thursday, 10th July 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos Amazon’s small and medium enterprises are at the centre of climate resilience,...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

AIV team visits farmers and cooperatives in Peru