Event Summary: Impact Allocators Masterclass in Zurich

A deep-dive for asset allocators, owners and family offices on their impact PE investing journey
On February 26th 2025, SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI) co-hosted an event in Zurich with the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and Next Billion Capital Partners, with the support of the UBS Optimus Foundation. Designed as an “Impact Allocators Masterclass”, the event aimed to inform asset allocators about the current state of impact investing, share innovative approaches delivering financial returns and impact at scale, and provide insights into the specificities of private impact equity. Following opening remarks by Mirjam Garzon (GIIN), Liesel Pritzker Simmons (Blue Haven Initiative) and Falgu Shah (Next Billion Capital Partners) held a fireside chat on the state of impact investing. This was followed by an LP panel focusing on ways to maximize both returns and impact in the next five years, featuring Diane Mak (Allianz GI), Nicolas Muller (Blue Earth), and Julia Balandina Jacquier (JBJ Consult). The event was concluded by an industry panel, featuring Portman Wills (Wagestream), Tayo Oviosu (Paga) and Ruzgar Barisik (Next Billion Capital Partners) which focused on the enabling role of technology in promoting financial inclusion.