News

In this space we share relevant articles and news related to our work in the Amazon with the recognition of promising initiatives. We are committed to innovation, knowledge and high-impact success stories.

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Grateful to Our Partners

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) recognises the partnerships strengthened in 2025 across the Amazon, supporting cooperatives and enterprises whose work protects forests and sustains livelihoods. From coffee and cacao to Brazil nuts and biodynamic agriculture, these organisations advance climate resilience, women’s leadership, and Indigenous stewardship through impact‑linked finance.

Jan 22 min read

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Grateful to Our CCFF Grant

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) recognises the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility for its support in accelerating the structuring of Amazonia Impact Fund I. Over two years, this grant strengthened our impact and gender frameworks, advanced fundraising toward our USD 25M goal, and helped mobilise capital for farmers and Indigenous peoples through blended finance and rigorous due diligence.

Dec 31, 20251 min read

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Grateful to Our Supporters and Investors

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) recognises its 2025 supporters and investors, including a mid‑year capital injection from Working Capital for Community Needs (WCCN), a pioneering US social impact fund that has channelled over $160M into microfinance and services for low‑income entrepreneurs in Latin America. Their backing helps AIV expand impact‑linked loans in the Amazonian bioeconomy.

Dec 29, 20251 min read

Gratitude Notes

As 2025 comes to an end, Amazonia Impact Ventures is celebrating the people, partnerships, and moments that shaped our journey. This series of gratitude notes honours the voices and collaborations that remind us progress is never built alone.

Dec 18, 20251 min read

AIV Celebrates $10 Million Milestone

In Amazon, where smallholders face a $20 billion financing gap, Amazonia Impact Ventures has deployed $10 million since 2020. Through 45+ loans across 17 projects, AIV champions forest conservation, resilient agribusinesses, and empowerment: 36 % women, 32 % Indigenous producers across 200 000+ hectares. As CFO Lucy Singah says, “We have now attracted fresh capital to scale impact.”

Jul 31, 20252 min read

Jaguar wandering in the Amazon jungle in Peru

World Wildlife Day: Celebrating Our Amazon Rainforest with a Special View From an Amazonian Jaguar

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

Mar 3, 20252 min read

Looking ahead to the New Year

Thursday, 2nd January 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos As we enter 2025, Amazonia Impact Ventures’ vision remains clear: to continue...

Jan 2, 20251 min read

Unveiling the Key Achievements of 2024: A Year in Review at Amazonia Impact Ventures

Monday, 30th December 2024 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos As we bid farewell to 2024, we look back on a year of remarkable achievements,...

Dec 30, 20242 min read

Securing the Future of the Amazon: AIV’s Comprehensive Investment Due Diligence

Process of Due Diligence with cooperatives before investment decision

Dec 5, 20243 min read