Impact investment: Gray areas
The notion of delivering measurable positive social and environmental impact while simultaneously generating risk-adjusted financial returns has struck a chord with many LPs. But impact strategies can still be a tough sell
Oliver Niedermaier doesn’t like to use the term “impact investment” even though it’s an accurate description of what he does. Tau Investment, the firm he leads, focuses solely on environmental...
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