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Name: Stella Lunkuse Company Name: Solar Nation SMC Ltd Designation: Managing Director Get ready for an inspiring dive into our HER Success Stories Series, where we spotlight trailblazing female entrepreneurs. In the spotlight today is Stella Lunkuse, the driving force behind Solar Nation SMC Ltd in Uganda. Established in 2019, Solar Nation isn’t just a business; it’s a movement towards […]

Today is a special day as we commemorate our seventh anniversary! These past seven years have been a remarkable journey, filled with pivotal moments, significant investments, and pioneering endeavors. As we take this opportunity to reflect on our journey, we are thrilled to share with you the seven defining moments that not only shaped our journey but also paved the […]

New York, 25 September 2023 — SIMA Funds, a prominent SEC-registered investment and advisory firm specializing in impact investing, is proud to announce the addition of David Sullivan to its distinguished Advisory Board. The appointment of David Sullivan, who has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, strengthens SIMA’s commitment to promoting positive economic, social, and environmental […]

New York, 20 September 2023 — SIMA Funds, the pioneering SEC-registered investment and advisory firm known for its commitment to impact investing, is pleased to announce the addition of Dennis White to its Advisory Board. Mr. White, the former President and CEO of the MetLife Foundation offers a wealth of experience and knowledge to the SIMA team in the fields […]

A strong partnership between Solarplaza, GOGLA, the Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and regional business organizations has resulted in the 5th edition of Unlocking Solar Capital (USC) Africa. Collaboration between several solar energy sector stakeholders, including investors, project developers, and service providers, is sparked by this significant event. The conference highlights the most recent advancements in technology and […]

Celebrating One Year of Asaan Ghar Finance Limited: A New Era of Islamic Home Financing in Pakistan Asaan Ghar Finance Limited (AGFL), a project of Social Investment Managers & Advisors, LLC (SIMA), is happy to commemorate its first anniversary, which marks the company’s successful journey of offering ethical, client-focused Islamic home finance options to communities in Pakistan. The ultimate of AGFL […]

BIO is an early investor in the Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Senior Debt Fund of SIMA. We are very grateful to BIO for their support and engagement that have contributed to the further development of SIMA as an impact fund manager. Our CEO and Manager Partner, Asad Mahmood, narrates SIMA’s impact story and describes it as a company with […]

SIMA Impact Foundation launches scholarship program for future impact investors Majority of impact managers are based in developed countries with only a limited number of impact asset managers indigenously based. At SIMA, a vast majority of staff are based in some of the poorest countries in the world hence we see an opportunity to identify and develop talent locally, and […]

The Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) Webinar was held on 13th October 2021. It was a successful event with over 100 attendees including SMEs across the globe. We wish to thank the hundreds of participants at the webinar. We are happy to have resolved most of your queries. If you did not attend the webinar, please feel free to check […]

The reality is that in the impact investment industry today, there is far more discussion than action, especially on the institutional side of the industry. It has long been argued that sources of capital, beyond aid, are required to close the financing gap required to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In light of this financing gap in the […]