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Amazonia Impact Ventures is carrying out a field mission across the Peruvian Amazon, meeting producer organisations, reviewing operations and working alongside partners to strengthen the pipeline for renewed and future investments. This on‑the‑ground engagement ensures every loan aligns with local priorities, cultural contexts and long‑term environmental outcomes.

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.

Aguaje, the Amazon’s “Tree of Life”, sustains wetlands, wildlife and thousands of women who depend on its fruit, fibres and oil. As global demand grows, sustainable harvesting and impact investment are strengthening value chains, improving livelihoods and conserving carbon‑dense forests. Aguaje shows how ecology, culture and commerce can thrive together. Aguaje is a cornerstone of the Amazon bioeconomy, supporting women’s livelihoods, healthy wetlands and a fast‑growing globa

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.

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.

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.”

Last Friday in Lima, UK PACT launched its flagship Peru programme, backed by £1.18 million to elevate Peruvian non-timber forest products in global markets. AIV joins the consortium to upgrade production, strengthen value chains and secure trade deals. Over 24 months, the project will work with ten forest communities across San Martín, Loreto and Ucayali, aiming for 20% revenue growth.

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.