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State of the Belgian Impact Investing sector

The world is facing significant social and ecological challenges, as reflected by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations has set out to achieve global goals such as…

Interview with Michiel, Chairman of the Board of Incofin cvso.

Who are you and what is your role at Incofin cvso? I am Michiel Geers, president of Incofin cvso. As managing director of Volksvermogen I have been sitting since 2009…

Solifin's activity report 2021

Interview with Fred, partner at WEDOGOOD

WEDOGOOD joined Solifin’s network as member in January 2022 and we are really happy to welcome them on board. Frédéric Joseph, Partner, kindly agreed to answer some questions for an…

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Matchmaking sessions 2022

Here is a brief summary of the 60 impact enterprises which have participated to our matchmaking sessions in 2022. Matchmaking Session #1 @Zoom - 27/01/2022 Matchmaking Session #2 @Zoom -…

Interview with Jean-Marc, General Manager Alterfin

Alterfin joined Solifin’s network as member in December 2021 and we are really happy to welcome them on board. Jean-Marc Debricon, General Manager, kindly agreed to answer some questions for…

Interview with Caroline, Country Manager Belgium Miimosa

Miimosa joined Solifin’s network as member in November 2021 and we are really happy to welcome them on board. Caroline Jonckheere, Country Manager Belgium, kindly agreed to answer some questions…

Interview with Quentin & Pierre-Yves, co-founders of ECCO NOVA

Ecco Nova joined Solifin’s network as member in November 2021 and we are really happy to welcome them on board. Pierre-Yves & Quentin, co-founders of Ecco Nova, kindly agreed to…

Interview with Bruno, Inpulse Investment Manager

Inpulse joined Solifin’s network as member in November 2021 and we are really happy to welcome them on board. Bruno Dunkel, Managing Director of Inpulse Investment Manager, kindly agreed to…

Interview with Hefboom

Why was Hefboom founded and what is its reason for being? Hefboom was founded 35 years ago with the aim of providing funding to organisations and companies that offer social…

Activity Report Solifin 2020

This is Solifin’s 2020 annual report. In this double-page report you will find the most important information from our year 2020. In this report we have highlighted our 3 missions…

Matchmaking Sessions 2021

Here is a brief summary of the 44 impact enterprises which have participated in our 8 matchmaking sessions in 2021. Matchmaking Session #1 @Zoom - 27/01/2021 Matchmaking Session #2 @Zoom…

Matchmaking sessions 2020

Here is a brief summary of the 58 impact entreprises which have participated in our 9 matchmaking sessions in 2020. Matchmaking session #1 @Coopcity – 12/02/2020 Matchmaking session #2 @Online…

The Hope Fair: an event that makes sense

The “HOPE: projects to change the world” fair is finally coming to tour&taxis on 11 & 12 September 2021 for a long-awaited edition, after 3 postponements. On the programme, optimism,…

Interview with Solifin’s new chairman

Thomas Van Craen has recently accepted to become the first chairman of Solifin’s Board of Directors. I believe this is a great opportunity for our new network. Indeed, as CEO…

Matchmaking sessions 2019

Here is a brief summary of the 29 impact entreprises which have participated in our matchmaking sessions in 2019. Matchmaking session #1 @Citizenfund – 18/09/2019 Matchmaking session #2 @TriodosBank –…

Belgians and their savings; let’s wake up Sleeping Beauty!

The Belgian is a good saver. During the first six months of 2019, there was an increase in savings accounts of at least €8.4 billion, despite the fact that they…

Certifying the impact: the example of B Corp

Since 2006, the American B-Corp certification has been awarded to companies that, beyond their own profitability, meet very specific and high level social, environmental, transparency and governance criteria. To obtain…

Finance and climate: banking, money and the carbon impact

As part of ”the week of responsible finance” in France, Eva Sadoun, Founder and President of Lita.co, was interviewed by Mathieu Vidard in the program La Terre au carrée of…

An ambitious project, a clear enthusiasm… and a successful evening!

The official launch of Solifin will have left its mark on people’s minds. A look back at these few hours rich in memorable moments! The opening remarks by Thomas Van…

We Are Digital Secure £1.5 Million to Bridge the Digital and Financial divides

London, United Kingdom – We Are Digital, a leading digital and financial inclusion training provider, announces that it has secured £1.5 million in funding. This investment will be used to hire…

Simplon.co raises € 12 million in order to accelerate its growth

Simplon.co allows people who are unemployed and/or in school to benefit from free digital training, including in computer code. 95% of those enrolled in long-term training are marginalized. Phitrust Partenaires…

Launch of EASI guarantee

On the 1st of March, Hefboom and Crédal – l’argent solidaire , the cooperatives of ethical finance in Belgium, got together for the official launch of the EASI guarantee, granted…

Your project is not concerned by the circular economy? Don’t get me wrong!

Are you a project founder or an entrepreneur in Brussels? Are you interested in the sustainable economy but you believe your project is not concern about it? Here are some…

The Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso selects Quadia to manage its impact investing portfolio

The Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso has selected Quadia to create and manage the Foundation’s first dedicated impact investing mandate. A fund named « Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso Sustainable…

Solidarity financing and citizens at the service of entrepreneurs

For many, the financial sector is still an inaccessible and shadowy world, synonymous with speculation, fraud, inequalities and a lack of ethics. The many financial scandals and crises are no…

Growfunding: We support the small in the big city

Nearly a hundred citizens’ initiatives and a handful of start-ups have already sought funding through Growfunding. The Brussels crowdfunding platform with a social slant is organizing a two-day party and…

Investing sustainably: return and impact go hand in hand

As part of their investment strategies, financial institutions and investors are increasingly seeking to achieve sustainable objectives. This is one of the reasons why the “impact investing” is increasing. This…