Calvert Impact Capital

Calvert Impact Capital is a non-profit investment firm based in Bethesda, Maryland, established in 1988. It focuses on mobilizing capital to support organizations addressing critical issues such as climate change, education, microfinance, affordable housing, and gender equity. By connecting individual and institutional investors with community development initiatives, Calvert Impact Capital aims to enhance access to capital for underserved communities. Over its 22-year history, the firm has raised nearly $2 billion to finance intermediaries and funds engaged in social impact projects. Additionally, it has expanded its services to include loan syndications, originating and structuring loans for investors seeking both financial returns and social impact. Since its loan syndication launch in 2017, Calvert Impact Capital has successfully syndicated over $130 million across nine transactions.

Helen Zhang

Analyst, Investments

10 past transactions

Sunwealth

Debt Financing in 2021
Sunwealth is a clean energy investment firm focused on enhancing the commercial solar sector. The company employs a proprietary methodology to identify and invest in high-performing solar projects, facilitating the growth of its Solar Impact Fund. This fund enables rapid scaling of investments in commercial solar assets, providing investors with the opportunity to engage in a diversified portfolio that generates both financial returns and clean energy. Sunwealth's platform combines its expertise in solar technology with extensive investment experience, allowing businesses, municipalities, and non-profit organizations to achieve substantial financial benefits while accessing efficient solar power. Through its innovative approach, Sunwealth aims to create a positive impact on the environment and deliver meaningful returns to its investors.

Northern Arc

Debt Financing in 2021
Northern Arc Capital Limited is a non-banking financial company based in Chennai, India, established in 1989. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services, including microfinance, agricultural finance, housing finance, vehicle finance, and consumer finance. It also offers small business and gold loans, along with fintech services. Northern Arc focuses on connecting high-quality originators to enhance financial service access for underserved households and businesses. In addition to its lending services, the company provides structured products, capital market instruments, term loans, debt syndication, guarantee-backed lending, and fund management services. Originally known as IFMR Capital Finance Private Limited, the company rebranded to Northern Arc Capital Limited in March 2018.

FINCA Impact Finance

Debt Financing in 2020
FINCA Impact Finance (FIF) is a global network of 20 microfinance institutions and banks that provides socially responsible financial services to enable low-income individuals and communities to invest in their futures. With more than 30 years of experience and a mostly local staff of over 10,000, FIF delivers a double bottom line of positive social impact and financial sustainability.

ResponsAbility Investments

Debt Financing in 2019
responsAbility Investments AG is a prominent impact asset manager based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in various locations including Mumbai and Bangkok. Established in 2003, the firm specializes in private market investments that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on financial inclusion, climate finance, and sustainable food. ResponsAbility manages approximately USD 3.5 billion in assets and has invested over USD 10 billion in high-impact companies across 90 emerging economies, primarily in sectors such as microfinance, renewable energy, and agriculture. The firm typically engages in both direct investments, ranging from USD 0.25 million to USD 25 million, and fund of funds investments. ResponsAbility aims to support companies that promote social and environmental sustainability, often investing in non-listed firms and providing both equity and debt financing. Registered with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, the company is owned by a mix of Swiss and international financial institutions, private investors, and its own employees.

One Acre Fund

Debt Financing in 2018
One Acre Fund is a non-profit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with financing and training. The company provides subsistence farmers with tools, seed, fertilizers and offers market access, agricultural training, and weather-related risk insurance against potential harvest loss. One Acre Fund was founded by Eric Pohlman and Andrew Youn in 2006 and is headquartered in Bungoma, Kenya.

PosiGen

Debt Financing in 2017
PosiGen CT, LLC sells and leases solar power systems, solar hot water systems, and energy efficiency upgrade solutions for residential and commercial users in Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, and Florida. It offers solar panel systems for heating, cooling, and illuminating homes and offices. The company also provides solar energy; energy efficiency audit services; and assess and permit, panel installation, and inspection services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Jefferson, Louisiana with additional offices in New York and Connecticut.

Evergreen

Venture Round in 2016
Evergreen, a division of Greenbridge, was originally established in 1998 to provide a sustainable, reliable supply of quality polyester resin for the company’s portfolio of PET strapping.

Ashv Finance

Venture Round in 2016
IntelleGrow serves the ‘missing middle’ enterprises working in sectors which make a positive Environmental, Social and Governance Impact. IntelleGrow offers debt without limiting them on their vintage or the security value offered for the loan – instead, the proposition is based on trajectory of business cashflows. It is not only lending from its Balance Sheet but also syndicating and arranging debt from other sources – gradually emerging as a debt solutions provider for ‘early-stage’, ‘high-growth’ small and growing businesses (SGB) in India.

ZOLA Electric

Debt Financing in 2015
Zola Electric provides off-grid solar solutions primarily for African markets, focusing on Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. The company offers solar home kits that can be either leased or purchased, utilizing a pay-as-you-go micro-finance model that accommodates various income levels. By employing advanced solar, battery, and power electronics technology, Zola Electric delivers renewable energy systems tailored to the needs of individual households and businesses in rural communities. Since its inception in 2012, the company has powered over 180,000 homes and businesses. Formerly known as Off-Grid Electric Tanzania Limited, it rebranded to Zola Electric in July 2018 and has established its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The company has garnered recognition through various awards and has attracted investment from notable firms, including Tesla and EDF.
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