ICFA - International Climate Finance Accelerator

Stephan Peters, CEO at Accelerating Impact and Giulia Dunand, ISFA Programme Analyst, will be attending Day 2 and 3 (5-6 November) of the Belgian Impact Week hosted by Impact Finance Belgium in Brussels. This event brings together leading impact finance professionals and entrepreneurs, featuring inspiring Belgian and international keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, interactive workshops, and fantastic networking opportunities. If you’re joining the event, let’s connect! We’d love to meet fellow impact-driven professionals, share insights, and explore new ways to collaborate. Drop us a message or come say hello during the sessions or networking breaks! #impactfinance #impactinvesting #partnerships

🚀Join the ISFA as an Expert Coach🌟 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 Fund Managers, we invite you to sign up now to be considered as an expert coach with the ISFA Programme. Together, we can drive positive change towards a greener and more equitable future. 📝 Express your interest by clicking here before 30 November 2025: https://lnkd.in/e2fmXKuT Accelerating Impact, Giulia Dunand, Catarina Saraiva, Stephan Peters, Laurence Hulin

We’re proud to support New Wave and help advance the vital conversation around climate and impact finance on a global stage. 🌍 🏤 In this insightful discussion, Laura Fox, Founding Partner at Streetlife Ventures, shares her journey from scaling Citi Bike to $120M ARR and now invests in startups building the nuts and bolts of sustainable cities. The conversation covers the $4 trillion cost of extreme weather and adaptation, strategies for identifying urban innovation, and a unique approach for climate-focused venture capitalists to make thoughtful, impactful investments. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eZcdvnjG 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eaT5VRr2 Championing dialogue like this is essential to accelerate impact and drive meaningful change. At Accelerating Impact, we believe that sharing knowledge and fostering transparent conversations empowers both GPs and LPs to create real progress. Thank you to Laura Fox and Hugo for their valuable insights - and to all impact players working tirelessly to advance climate finance. Check out the previous episodes 👉https://lnkd.in/eAkaVSK3 #ImpactFinance #ClimateAction #ImpactInvesting

We’re proud to support New Wave and help advance the vital conversation around climate and impact finance on a global stage. 🌍   🏤 In this insightful discussion, Laura Fox, Founding Partner at Streetlife Ventures, shares her journey from scaling Citi Bike to $120M ARR and now invests in startups building the nuts and bolts of sustainable cities. The conversation covers the $4 trillion cost of extreme weather and adaptation, strategies for identifying urban innovation, and a unique approach for climate-focused venture capitalists to make thoughtful, impactful investments. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eZcdvnjG 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eaT5VRr2   Championing dialogue like this is essential to accelerate impact and drive meaningful change. At Accelerating Impact, we believe that sharing knowledge and fostering transparent conversations empowers both GPs and LPs to create real progress.   Thank you to Laura and Hugo for their valuable insights - and to all impact players working tirelessly to advance climate finance. Check out the previous episodes 👉https://lnkd.in/eAkaVSK3 #ImpactFinance #ClimateAction #ImpactInvesting

The ICFA programme is currently receiving Expressions of Interest until 30 November 2025.⏳ The ICFA team will host a webinar on 29 October, 4 pm CET to guide potential applicants through the process and answer any question they might have. Register to the webinar ➡️https://lnkd.in/eRVqbJ47 🟢The ICFA offers an innovative multi-year programme that accelerates emerging fund managers focusing on key areas for climate action such as Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation.🌏 🚀 Selected fund managers receive access to financial support, trainings on a wide range of topics, an experienced coach, and many other benefits. To find out more, view the introduction to our initiative. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcFEmFWk 💡Interested in applying? Click here ➡️https://lnkd.in/exaEg2RS   #ICFA2025 #ClimateFinance #InvestmentFunds #Impactfinance   Stephan Peters, Laurence Hulin, Morgana Bourggraff, Kevin M., Catarina Saraiva, Marjolaine M., Camille Dassy, Giulia Dunand

🚀Join our team at Accelerating Impact! We're looking for a Programme Intern to support our acceleration programmes and help shape the future of impact finance. 📍 Location: Luxembourg 📅 Duration: 6 months (01 March – 31 August 2026) 📄 Contract Type: Internship 🌱 Start your journey in sustainable finance and fund structuring. As part of a small, collaborative team, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to impact investing, work closely with fund managers, and contribute meaningfully to our mission of launching innovative financial solutions. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eVDjjiDH #ImpactFinance #InternshipOpportunity #LuxembourgJobs #SustainableFinance #AcceleratingImpact #ProgrammeIntern #HiringNow

We’re proud to support New Wave. and help advance the vital conversation around climate and impact finance on a global stage. 🌍   In the latest episode, Peter Platan from Finland’s €3B Sovereign Fund, Tesi, shares insights from his vantage point across 120+ funds. The discussion dives deep into Europe’s climate VC landscape, the innovative approaches making a difference, and what LPs are truly seeking in their partnerships. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eVefhKAZ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eCa4HN7S   Championing dialogue like this is essential to accelerate impact and drive meaningful change. At Accelerating Impact, we believe that sharing knowledge and fostering transparent conversations empowers both GPs and LPs to create real progress.   Thank you to Peter and Hugo for such a thoughtful discussion - and to everyone in our community who’s moving the needle on climate finance.   Check out the previous episodes 👉https://lnkd.in/eAkaVSK3 #ImpactFinance #ClimateAction #ImpactInvesting

LuxFLAG's Sustainable Investment Week 2025 starts tomorrow - looking forward to connect with the local ecosystem at the event! 💫 While Day 1 will explore how finance can truly drive resilience, credibility, and measurable outcomes, Day 2 will highlight the interplay between innovation, data, and regulation, from the use of space-enabled intelligence and green fintech solutions to the realities of ESG reporting, energy transition, and climate risk. #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #ESG

💡What does the new EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy mean for cleantech? Hear from expert voices and explore how Europe can become the leading investment hub for growing cleantech companies. This panel session will dive into what’s needed - funding and policy - to close the finance gap and unlock the full potential of European climate innovation. ⌛22 October during Luxembourg Ventures Days Stephan Peters, Accelerating Impact Kristina Söderberg, SEB Greentech VC Khalid Naqib, European Investment Bank (EIB) Ghislain Terrier, European Investment Fund (EIF) Frederik Deutman, SevenGen Investment Partners #cleantech #climate #innovation Cleantech Scandinavia Luxinnovation GIE

📣 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 From the evolution of the EU regulatory landscape - SFDR, SIU, and the Competitiveness Compass - to the rise of impact-driven strategies and natural capital investing, the first day of #LSIW25 will explore how finance can truly drive resilience, credibility, and measurable outcomes. Not yet registered? Then secure your spot now 👉https://lnkd.in/dUU7Zn-Z #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #ESG