We are only able to invest in asset locked organisations at this stage. Equity investments are on hold until 2026.

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Investment Amount

£500,000

Investment Type

Equity

Investment Date

Meet the Founders

Varaidzo Tendai Moyo

Varaidzo Tendai Moyo

Co-Founder & CEO

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Ugo Agbai

Ugo Agbai

Co-Founder & CSO

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The "Growth Impact Fund" is managed by Big Issue Invest Fund Management Ltd (BIIFM). BIIFM is the alternative investment fund manager ("AIFM") of the Fund and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 610618) as a "small authorised UK AIFM" in accordance with article 3(2) of the AIFMD to manage unregulated AIFs. The fund is addressed to professional investors only. Please note that: past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance. The capital of Investors in the Fund is at risk. Any target is not a predictor, projection or guarantee of future performance.

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