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Bioeconomy in Motion: Insights from London and Lima
Peru and the UK are strengthening their collaboration on the Amazon bioeconomy, and AIV contributed to two key events in London and Lima. From supporting Peruvian superfood producers entering UK markets to advancing Peru’s National Bioeconomy Strategy, AIV continues to back climate‑positive, biodiversity‑based value chains ready for global growth.
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Feb 202 min read


AIV at the Biofach 2026 in Germany
Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) returned to BIOFACH2026 in Nuremberg, joining global investors, innovators, and mission‑driven businesses shaping the future of climate finance and sustainable agriculture. This year’s edition highlights India and brings renewed focus to regenerative farming, resilient supply chains, and the evolution of organic markets, all central to AIV’s investment thesis and long‑term strategy.
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Feb 121 min read


Lessons from Davos 2026
At Davos 2026, Pajani Singah, Investment Director and Co‑founder of Amazonia Impact Ventures, returned with a renewed urgency to mobilise capital for the Amazon. Conversations at Brazil House and across WEF sessions revealed a clear gap: while ideas and commitments are plentiful, funding that reaches frontline communities remains limited. From discussions with leading climate scientist Carlos Afonso Nobre to panels on regenerative jobs, Pajani underscored the essential role o
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Jan 272 min read


AIV joins YPO dinner in Davos
Amazonia Impact Ventures’ Co‑Founder, Pajani Singah, joins global leaders at the YPO dinner in Davos to advance discussions on impact‑linked finance and the Amazon’s climate‑critical role. AIV continues to bring community‑driven solutions into high‑level policy conversations.
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Jan 201 min read


Davos 2026: scaling capital to the Amazon forest
At Davos 2026, Amazonia Impact Ventures shows how nature‑positive finance turns pledges into projects: 42 impact‑linked loans, 5,200 smallholder farmers supported, and 200,000+ hectares under sustainable management. Connect with Investment Director Pajani Singah to explore co‑investment and scalable, community‑led forest protection.
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Jan 151 min read


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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Dec 2, 20252 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 26, 20251 min read


Can European Capital Transform the Future of Amazon?
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 20, 20251 min read


COP30: There is no Amazon without the Andes
High in the Andes, the Amazon is born. As COP30 convenes in Belém, Amazonia Impact Ventures highlights the urgent need for climate finance to reach the Andean Amazon. Community‑led initiatives already protect forests, strengthen value chains, and prove that empowering local leadership delivers real impact for people and planet.
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Nov 13, 20252 min read


COP30: Nao há Amazonia sem os Andes (portuguese version)
No alto dos Andes nasce a Amazônia, fonte de quase metade da água doce da floresta. Na COP30, a Amazonia Impact Ventures convoca líderes e investidores a direcionar financiamento climático para a região andina, fortalecendo comunidades locais e cadeias de valor que mantêm a floresta em pé.
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Nov 13, 20252 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 10, 20252 min read


AIV Returns to SOCAP Global: Third Year Showcasing 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 21, 20252 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 16, 20251 min read


AIV Advisor Launches Inspiring Book
Amazonia Impact Ventures proudly celebrates advisor Florian Kemmerich on the launch of On Vocation Guide: How to Align Your Purpose with Your Profession. More than a memoir, the book introduces seven practical pillars of “Vocating” — aligning career with purpose — and marks the beginning of a trilogy exploring how individuals, businesses, and capital can be guided by vocation.
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Oct 9, 20251 min read


CEIBA Summit: Driving Investment for Biodiversity 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 2, 20251 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 2, 20251 min read


Building Momentum for Climate Action at NYC Climate Week
Brazil’s announcement at NYC Climate Week of a USD 1 billion commitment to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility marks a turning point for the Amazon. By treating conservation as an investable asset, the initiative could spark a “club effect” — encouraging governments, funds and corporates to follow suit, and opening new pathways for impact investing in tropical forests.
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Sep 26, 20252 min read


AIV launches campaign at NYC Climate Week
Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) is proud to join Climate Week NYC 2025, uniting with global leaders to protect the Amazon and advance climate solutions. Through our CataCap fundraising campaign, we’re inviting tax‑deductible contributions to expand our Technical Assistance Facility — empowering regenerative bio‑businesses to support local livelihoods, restore rainforest ecosystems, and scale sustainable operations.
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Sep 19, 20251 min read


London Indigenous Week: Connecting Markets, Protecting Forests
Lands managed by Indigenous Peoples lose less tree cover, store more carbon, and sustain richer biodiversity. This week in London, Indigenous Business Week unites leaders from Latin America, Africa and Asia to advance fair trade and market access. Amazonia Impact Ventures is proud to attend, sharing our work financing Indigenous‑led cooperatives in the Amazon and linking them with ethical global buyers.
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Sep 16, 20251 min read


AIV Connects Capital with Purpose at ImpactMinds 2025
AIV is proud to join ImpactMinds 2025 in Medellín! Aldo Soto, our Co-Founder & MD, will speak on how blended finance can unlock capital for Amazon-based solutions. With $10M+ invested in SMEs, AIV remains a key connector in Latin America’s impact ecosystem. Don’t miss this powerful panel on Sept 3!
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Aug 29, 20252 min read
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