Our Impact

Our Impact

Discover the meaningful and measurable impact created by SIMA through our investment initiatives that drive positive change in communities and the environment.

Our Focus Areas of Impact

Driving transformative change through investments in Renewable Energy, Financial Inclusion, Affordable Housing, and Education in Africa and Asia.

Renewable Energy

SIMA’s impact investment funds, including the Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Fund, Emerging Distributor Finance Fund, and Energy Access Relief Fund, have cumulatively placed over $200 million in renewable energy with leading social enterprises. These impact investments have brought access to clean energy to an estimated 30 million people and reduced more than 20 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. In addition, our upcoming Commercial & Industrial Solar Green Bond aims to expand clean energy access, finance 220+ MW of renewable capacity, reduce 4 million tons of carbon emissions, and generate around 44K jobs in Africa and Asia.

Financial Inclusion

SIMA empowers responsible microfinance institutions to uplift remote communities through expanded product offerings and financial technologies, driving social outcomes. Our investments have enabled these institutions to offer affordable loans, savings products, and insurance services to underserved populations. By leveraging digital financial services, we have facilitated access to credit for small businesses and entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth and resilience. Additionally, our initiatives support financial literacy programs, ensuring that community members can make informed financial decisions. Through these efforts, SIMA is committed to reducing poverty and promoting inclusive economic development.

Education

SIMA's impact investments finance solarization in educational institutions, thus improving the reliability of electricity and lighting and yielding better educational outcomes for underserved communities. The SIMA Impact Foundation provides scholarships empowering low-income students aspiring to be impact investing leaders from developing countries and provides internships, mentoring, and support for their personal and professional growth. Our initiatives also focus on enhancing digital literacy and providing access to modern educational resources, ensuring that students from disadvantaged backgrounds can compete in the global job market and contribute to their communities' development.

Affordable Housing

SIMA's housing finance arm, Asaan Ghar Finance Limited, aims to disrupt the norm and uplift middle-class and low-income individuals by enabling them to realize their homeownership dreams. By supporting leading affordable housing firms, SIMA not only creates opportunities for home ownership but also addresses housing challenges for underserved communities across various regions. Our comprehensive approach includes innovative financing solutions, partnerships with local developers, and advocacy for housing policies that support sustainable development. Through these combined efforts, SIMA plays a pivotal role in improving living conditions and driving socio-economic progress on a broader scale.

Unlocking Impact through Funds

Discover how SIMA is driving positive change through innovative and impactful investment strategies.
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Off-grid Solar and Financial Access Senior Debt Fund I
Unlocking access to clean energy and financial inclusion for underserved communities through innovative off-grid solar solutions and expanded financial access.
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Driving financial empowerment and expanding access to solar energy by supporting small and mid-sized distributors in the off-grid solar sector.
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Providing critical relief and support to off-grid solar and energy access companies facing liquidity challenges due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
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United Nations Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7

Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 1

No Poverty

SDG 13

Climate Action

SDG 5

Gender Equality

COMMITTED LEADERSHIP

Leading the Path to Impact

“SIMA’s principals are pioneers and the longest-serving asset managers in the impact investing industry, with deep social roots. We have a history of innovation and pushing the envelope to expand the frontiers of impact investing. With an excellent track record, we have devoted considerable time on thought leadership and convening the industries together to foster broad principles for the development of impact investing.”
Michael Rauenhorst

Michael Rauenhorst

Managing Partner

Our Trusted Partners

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The SIMA Impact Areas

$618M

Microfinance

$1,512M

Community Development

$97M

Off-grid Solar