Impact Investing
Generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. Our impact investing strategies are designed to address the world's most pressing challenges while delivering competitive investment performance.
What is Impact Investing?
Impact investing goes beyond traditional ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing by actively seeking to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.
Intentionality
An explicit intention to contribute to measurable social or environmental benefits through investments.
Financial Returns
Expectation of financial returns ranging from concessionary to market-rate, depending on investor objectives.
Impact Measurement
Commitment to measure and report the social and environmental performance of investments.
Our Impact Investing Approach
At Ensue, we've developed a rigorous framework for impact investing that combines deep impact analysis with sophisticated financial modeling.
Impact Thesis Development
We identify specific social or environmental challenges and develop investment theses that address these issues through innovative solutions and business models.
Due Diligence & Screening
Our team conducts rigorous due diligence that evaluates both financial viability and impact potential, using proprietary screening tools and impact metrics.
Portfolio Construction
We construct diversified impact portfolios that balance risk, return, and impact objectives across multiple themes, geographies, and asset classes.
Active Engagement & Monitoring
We actively engage with portfolio companies to enhance both financial performance and impact outcomes, monitoring progress against established targets.
Impact Reporting & Verification
We provide transparent impact reporting using standardized frameworks and often employ third-party verification to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Our Impact Investment Themes
We focus on investment themes that address critical global challenges while offering attractive investment opportunities.
Climate Solutions
Investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation technologies that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Inclusive Growth
Investments that promote economic inclusion, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and financial inclusion for underserved communities.
Circular Economy
Investments in companies that reduce waste, promote recycling and reuse, and develop sustainable materials and business models that minimize environmental impact.
Health & Wellbeing
Investments in healthcare innovation, mental health services, preventative care, and technologies that improve health outcomes and quality of life.
"Through our partnership with Ensue's impact investing team, we've been able to align our investment portfolio with our family's values while achieving competitive returns. Their rigorous approach to impact measurement gives us confidence that our investments are making a real difference."
Impact Investment Vehicles
We offer a range of investment vehicles to match different investor preferences, risk profiles, and impact objectives.
Impact Mutual Funds
Diversified portfolios of public equities and bonds that target specific impact themes while providing daily liquidity and professional management.
Private Impact Funds
Access to private equity, venture capital, and private debt investments in companies delivering innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Customized Impact Portfolios
Individually tailored portfolios constructed to align with your specific impact priorities, financial objectives, and risk tolerance.
Start Your Impact Investing Journey
Join the growing movement of investors who are proving that you can achieve both financial returns and positive impact. Our team of impact investing specialists is ready to help you build a portfolio that reflects your values and financial goals.