ImpactAssets 50 names AIV as Emerging Impact Managers for the second time

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) has been nominated for the second time as an Emerging Impact Manager by the ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50). This year marks the 15th edition of the definitive guide to impact-investing fund managers globally. Launched in 2011, the IA 50 has grown into one of the most recognised lists of fund managers in the sector.

The 2026 IA 50 is a leading curated resource for investors and advisors, the IA 50 highlights fund managers delivering demonstrable social and environmental impact, setting the standard for identifying opportunities across private markets.

“We are very happy to receive this nomination, which reflects the impact we are having in building inclusive forest-based ecosystems and driving the Amazon bioeconomy,” said AIV’s Co-Founder and Investment Director, Pajani Singah.

AIV mobilises capital towards projects that generate measurable environmental impact, particularly by reducing deforestation and improving livelihoods for vulnerable communities in the Amazon.

To date, AIV has invested more than USD 11 million in impact-linked loans to over 17 small and medium-sized enterprises. These include producer organisations such as co-ops and associations in the “missing middle”, mid-chain actors like aggregators and processors, and mission-driven buyers including food and beverage companies.  

CORE STRATEGY

“Over the past 15 years, impact investing has evolved into a sophisticated global marketplace,” added Jed Emerson, Founder of Blended Value Group and Chair of the IA 50 Review Committee. “The depth, scale and diversity represented in today’s IA 50 demonstrate that impact investing is now a core investment strategy.”

Among those included in this year’s showcase, social impact strategies continue to lead, with 58% of fund managers primarily targeting financial and economic inclusion, community development, and wellbeing. Environmental strategies also represent a significant share of the field, with 34% of fund managers focusing on energy, clean technology and decarbonisation. Together, the 2026 IA 50 fund managers deployed nearly USD 17 billion towards impact in the past year.

“These managers are directing capital where it can help build an inclusive economy while delivering competitive financial returns,” commented Margret Trilli, CEO and CIO of ImpactAssets and ImpactAssets Capital Partners.

IMPACTASSETS

Selections are made by an independent IA 50 Review Committee of 13 globally recognised industry leaders. They make the final listing, ensuring the analysis adheres to a structured framework. All nominated firms must demonstrate a track record in impact investing, clear impact objectives, and accessibility for U.S. investors. 

The industry continues to mature, evolving from a niche practice 15 years ago into a more mainstream investment approach today. In 2026, 32 firms on the IA 50 reported AUM exceeding USD 1 billion, compared with 24 in 2025 and 18 in 2024. More than half of all firms included have been operating for over a decade.

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