Impact Investing Market Report 2026

The impact investing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $629.07 billion in 2025 to $748.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising awareness of social responsibility investing, growth of sustainable finance initiatives, increasing participation of development finance institutions, expansion of private equity impact funds, growing investor focus on long-term value creation.

The impact investing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.54 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory support for sustainable finance, expansion of climate and social impact funds, rising demand for transparent impact reporting, growing integration of technology in impact assessment, increasing participation from mainstream asset managers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of esg metrics in investment decisions, rising demand for measurable social and environmental returns, expansion of impact measurement and reporting frameworks, growing allocation to sustainable development sectors, increased participation from institutional investors.

The rise in millennial investors is expected to drive the growth of the impact investing market in the coming years. Millennial investors are a group that tends to be less inclined toward traditional stock investments. These investors are increasingly embracing sustainable investing to create positive social and environmental change while steadily building wealth. They view impact investing as the most effective way to contribute to social good and achieve meaningful change, compared with conventional forms of philanthropy aimed at generating long-term societal benefits. For example, in April 2023, a study by Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK-based accounting firm, surveyed over 2,600 clients across various continents, age groups, and wealth levels, with millennials consistently standing out as a distinct segment. Consequently, the growing presence of millennial investors is propelling the expansion of the impact investing market.

Major players in the impact investing market are directing their focus towards investing in new strategies to enhance market profitability. Impact investing involves making investments with the goal of generating positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. For example, in December 2023, France-based asset management company Amundi launched the Amundi Ambition Agri-Agro investment strategy, backed by a substantial €130 million commitment from Amundi's parent company. This private debt impact investment approach supports European enterprises in the agricultural and agri-food sectors, focusing on facilitating their transition towards sustainable, low-carbon models. The strategy aims to finance companies dedicated to preserving natural resources, fostering food sovereignty, and adopting environmentally conscious practices in their operations.

In May 2025, Tribe Impact Capital LLP, a US-based impact investment firm, acquired Snowball Impact Management Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Tribe Impact Capital seeks to enhance its impact investing capabilities, broaden its portfolio of sustainable investment solutions, and improve advisory services for mission-driven organizations. Snowball Impact Management Limited is a US-based impact investment management company that focuses on delivering sustainable investment strategies and advisory services to socially responsible investors.

Major companies operating in the impact investing market are LeapFrog Investments Ltd., Sustainalytics, The Rise Fund, Root Capital Inc., Triodos Bank N.V., MicroVest Capital Management LLC, Acumen Fund Inc., Omidyar Network Fund Inc., responsAbility Investments AG, Calvert Impact Capital Inc., Capricorn Investment Group LLC, Toniic Network Inc., Bridges Fund Management Ltd., Veris Wealth Partners LLC, RSF Social Finance Inc., Sarona Asset Management Inc., ClearlySo Ltd., Elevar Equity LLC, Open Road Alliance, Shared Interest, SJF Ventures Management LLC, Big Path Capital LLC, Blue Haven Initiative LLC, Core Innovation Capital Management LLC, BlueOrchard Finance S.A., Lok Capital LLC, RENEW Strategies LLC, Capria Ventures LLC.

North America was the largest region in the impact investing market in 2025. The regions covered in the impact investing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the impact investing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The impact investing market includes revenues earned by entities by mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and bonds. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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