responsAbility Investments

responsAbility Investments AG, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a prominent impact asset manager. The firm specializes in channeling private capital into emerging markets, focusing on sectors that contribute to sustainable development. Its core investment areas include financial inclusion, sustainable food, and climate finance, particularly renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. responsAbility aims to generate both competitive financial returns and measurable positive social and environmental impact, aligning its strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In 2022, responsAbility was acquired by M&G plc, a leading international savings and investments business, further strengthening its global reach and investment capacity. As of December 2023, the firm manages approximately USD 3.5 billion in assets, primarily through private debt and private equity funds. While a significant portion of their portfolio is dedicated to private debt, providing financing to microfinance institutions and SMEs, they also engage in private equity investments.

Their equity investment strategy typically targets growth-stage companies and projects that are already established and demonstrate a clear path to scale and impact. These investments are generally not early-stage venture capital but rather growth capital for businesses seeking to expand their operations or enter new markets. For their equity participations, responsAbility typically seeks to deploy capital in the range of USD 5 million to USD 25 million per transaction, depending on the specific opportunity and fund mandate. This approach allows them to support enterprises that are critical to fostering economic development and environmental sustainability in underserved regions.