We are thrilled to announce the release of our inaugural seven-year impact report, now available on our website. This comprehensive report highlights our journey from inception to becoming a leading impact investment and advisory firm dedicated to aligning financial, social, and environmental goals.
Inside the Report
The report begins with a message from our founders reflecting on SIMA’s journey, followed by an executive summary outlining our mission to improve lives at the bottom of the pyramid through impactful investments. It provides an in-depth look at our progress, showcasing key milestones over the years. Detailed insights delve into our impact and funds, including the Off-Grid Solar and Financial Access Senior Debt Fund I, the Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF), and the Emerging Distributor Finance Fund (EDFF). Additionally, the report includes case studies, discusses challenges and lessons learned, and presents our future plans and outlook.
Impact at a Glance
SIMA has evolved into an innovative and forward-thinking SEC-registered investment and advisory firm dedicated to building an impact industry that aligns financial, social, and environmental goals. Since its inception, SIMA has launched and managed four impact investment funds, raising over USD 320 million and disbursing over USD 240 million to more than 130 portfolio companies in 20 countries, including 15 least-developed countries across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Our investments have avoided over 20 million tons of CO2 emissions, enabled access to clean energy for over 26 million individuals and nearly 6 million households, and supported over 46,000 clean energy jobs, with over 34.8% held by women.
As we celebrate our achievements, we remain committed to generating positive social and environmental impacts through good investments.
Explore the full impact report on our website to learn more about our journey and the transformative work we have accomplished.
Thank you for being a crucial part of our journey.