IMPACT = Pioneering catalytic capital: a decade of learning

Join us as we celebrate a decade of impact achieved by BII’s Catalyst Portfolio and explore the lessons we’ve learnt along the way.

At British International Investment we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of tackling global development challenges by investing in high impact, though often risky, businesses. In 2014, we introduced a separate pool of capital – our ‘Catalyst Portfolio’ – with a mission to optimise impact by embracing a flexible approach to risk.

Since its launch ten years ago, the Catalyst Portfolio has allowed BII to provide financial support to a broader range of high-impact businesses and projects, delivering patient, flexible capital where it’s needed most.

As of the end of 2023 we had committed $1.6 billion to 91 businesses and funds through 120 transactions. The current portfolio supports over 108,000 jobs, has contributed to 324,000 MWh of renewable power production, and reached over 7.7 million farmers.

This event will reflect on our journey, celebrate the impactful deals enabled by Catalyst, and share and explore the valuable lessons we’ve set out in our new report “Pioneering catalytic capital: a decade of learning”.

Timings

• 4:00pm - Registration and refreshments
• 4:30pm - Event starts
• 6:00pm - Networking reception
• 7:00pm - Event finishes

Speakers include

Chair: Jessica Pothering, Senior Editor, ImpactAlpha

Laurie Spengler, Founder, Courageous Capital Advisors

Michael Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, MedAccess

Maria Smith, Chief Impact Officer, British International Investment

Sarah Marchand, Director, Capital Solutions, British International Investment

To hear more about this journey and explore the future of catalytic capital in global development, register here and join us for this insightful event.

Please note: This event is invite only for in-person attendance and places are limited. Register to confirm your attendance.

If you can't join in-person, email [email protected] for the online details.