ImpactAssets Unveils IA 50 2026, Showcasing ALIVE Among Leading Impact Fund Managers Globally
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ImpactAssets, a leading organization in the impact investing ecosystem, has announced the ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50) 2026, the definitive guide to private impact investment fund managers worldwide. ALIVE is proud to once again be selected for the IA 50, which recognizes fund managers demonstrating strong impact investing strategies across sectors, geographies, and asset classes.

Now in its 15th year, the IA 50 has become one of the most widely referenced resources for investors seeking experienced impact investment managers. The 2026 edition highlights the continued growth and institutionalization of the impact investing field, as capital increasingly flows toward investments that deliver measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. This year’s IA 50 features 193 firms across three categories: the core IA 50 list, Emerging Impact Managers, and Emeritus Managers recognized for more than five years of inclusion. Together, these firms represent a rapidly expanding global marketplace for impact investing. The diversity of managers represented reflects how impact investing now spans a wide range of asset classes, geographies, and investment themes.
Recognition of ALIVE’s Impact Investing Approach
ALIVE’s inclusion in the IA 50 reflects our continued commitment to investing in companies that generate meaningful, positive impact for low-income communities in Latin America, while building scalable, resilient businesses.
The IA 50 selection process is conducted by an independent Review Committee of global impact investing leaders. Managers are evaluated through a rigorous, multi-stage process combining qualitative and quantitative analysis and must demonstrate a clear impact strategy, and track record.
Key Highlights from the IA 50 2026
Growing Scale of Impact Investing
Managers included across the IA 50 lists collectively represent $202 billion in assets under management, demonstrating how the industry has scaled since the list was first launched in 2011. Strong Focus on Social Impact
Social strategies remain a dominant focus, with 58% of managers prioritizing areas such as financial inclusion, community development, affordable housing, and health and wellbeing. Continued Growth in Climate and Environmental Investment
Environmental impact also plays a major role, with 34% of managers primarily targeting energy, clean technology, and decarbonization solutions.
Capital Deployment Accelerating
Collectively, IA 50 managers deployed nearly $17 billion in impact investments in the past year, underscoring the sector’s growing momentum. Increasing Institutional Scale
The number of managers with over $1 billion in assets under management has continued to rise, with 32 firms surpassing that threshold in 2026. The full IA 50 database is available at impactassets.org/IA-50.