Global Innovation Fund
Impact investorLondon Β· Pre-SeedβGrowth
Investment thesis
Global Innovation Fund addresses how climate change and development challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The firm applies climate and gender lenses to all investments, seeking high-potential early- and growth-stage innovations that build resilience, enhance climate adaptation, and increase agency and economic opportunities for women and girls. GIF uses rigorous impact measurement through its Practical Impact methodology to identify the most impactful innovations and mobilize long-term capital for sustainable scaling in emerging markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ1Fintech Γ1Impact & Social Good Γ1
HQs:JerseyΓ1United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 16 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodSt Helier, JE
Co-investorsCapria VenturesCeniarthLateral Capital
Seattle, US
Nick Quintong(Executive Officer, Director)Fausto Marcigot(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Hahn(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMark O'Keefe(Director)Laura Talsma(Director)
Co-investorsE3 CapitalNovastar VenturesVillage Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies4G Capital Β· techinafrica.com Β· Aug 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Global Innovation Fund made?
- Global Innovation Fund has 14 tracked investments.
- What stage does Global Innovation Fund invest at?
- Global Innovation Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Global Innovation Fund's typical check size?
- Global Innovation Fund typically writes checks of $50K β $15M.
- What sectors does Global Innovation Fund focus on?
- Global Innovation Fund focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Global Innovation Fund located?
- Global Innovation Fund is headquartered in London, GB.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
from their channelUnlocking climate resilience: Finding impact investment opportunities in climate adaptation
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Making a Breakthrough on raising a gender-equal generation
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Webinar on how to apply to GIF's Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund
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Impact(Ed): How one GIF investee is enhancing the agency of girls in Kenya
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Introducing GIF Growth
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