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Calling Emerging Social Impact Fund Managers to apply to join the ISFA 2026 Cohort

Calling Emerging Social Impact Fund Managers to apply to join the ISFA 2026 Cohort

By Camille Dassy

The International Social Finance Accelerator (ISFA) is now accepting Expressions of Interest until 10 January 2026.



The ISFA offers an innovative multi-year programme that accelerates emerging fund managers focusing on 3 key pillars for social impact:
2025-11-10 11:12:48 - Comment(s)
Join the ISFA as an Expert Coach

Join the ISFA as an Expert Coach

By Camille Dassy

The ISFA team is now onboarding the selected fund managers from the ISFA 2025 Cohort! As part of the programme benefits, each selected fund will be paired with one dedicated coach to help accelerate its growth and impact.


If you have the expertise and passion to guide the next generation of Emerging ...


2025-11-02 19:48:20 - Comment(s)
Request for Proposal (RFP) – Rift Partners – Blended Finance Fund Structuring and Support Services

Request for Proposal (RFP) – Rift Partners – Blended Finance Fund Structuring and Support Services

By Giulia Dunand

Rift Partners GmbH is a holding company operating through two main verticals in the re/insurance sector – consulting and investments – globally but also in emerging markets. They play an active role at the intersection of investments and partnerships, connecting private and public actors with the re...

2025-10-31 16:48:31 - Comment(s)
Presenting the ISFA 2025 Cohort

Presenting the ISFA 2025 Cohort

By Camille Dassy


We are thrilled to welcome the four outstanding fund managers joining the inaugural Cohort of the ISFA – International Social Finance Accelerator.

 

Congratulations to Anza Capital for their Africa Seed II, backing innovative tech startups in Southern and Eastern Africa; to IMPAQTO...


2025-10-13 16:01:30 - Comment(s)
Femke Bos - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

Femke Bos - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

By Sriramya Chilukuri

We’re delighted to announce that Femke Bos, Director of Impact Private Debt & Equity at Triodos Investment Management, has joined the 2025 ISFA Selection Committee.


With over two decades of experience in impact investing and development finance, Femke leads investments in financial inclusion, th...


2025-08-18 09:56:07 - Comment(s)
David Walker - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

David Walker - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

By Sriramya Chilukuri

We are delighted that David Walker has joined the ISFA - Selection Committee 2025!


David Walker is a seasoned impact investment professional who has dedicated three decades to pioneering fund development and deployment across diverse sectors. His extensive experience includes leadership positions at ...


2025-08-08 13:57:02 - Comment(s)
Émilie Debled - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

Émilie Debled - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

By Sriramya Chilukuri

We're delighted that Émilie Debled has joined the ISFA - Selection Committee 2025!


Émilie Debled is an impact finance strategist who has dedicated her career to mobilizing capital for entrepreneurship and education across Africa. As Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships at Investiss...


2025-08-04 12:06:24 - Comment(s)
Petri Kuusisto - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

Petri Kuusisto - Member of the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

By Sriramya Chilukuri

We're delighted that Petri Kuusisto has joined the ISFA – International Social Finance Accelerator Selection Committee for 2025! 


Petri Kuusisto is an investment leader with over three decades of executive experience managing large-scale global portfolios across Finland, the Baltics, and the Mid...



2025-07-31 11:26:41 - Comment(s)
Lauren Burnhill chairs the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

Lauren Burnhill chairs the ISFA Selection Committee 2025

By Sriramya Chilukuri

We are thrilled to announce Lauren Burnhill as Chair of the ISFA - International Social Finance Accelerator Selection Committee!


Lauren Burnhill is an investment practitioner with over two decades of work in social and impact finance. She began her career with structuring the world's first 100% priva...


2025-07-29 14:28:26 - Comment(s)
ISFA - Call for Application Reviewers

ISFA - Call for Application Reviewers

By Giulia Dunand

The ISFA - international Social Finance Accelerator (ISFA) is looking for experienced individuals to join our Application Review Team and help drive meaningful change.
2025-02-18 09:39:54 - Comment(s)