(SOUTHBRIDGE) - SouthBridge Investments announced its selection, for the second time, as an Emerging Impact Manager (EIM) in the ImpactAssets 50® (IA 50) 2026. This year’s edition marks the 15th anniversary of the IA 50, the industry’s leading global benchmark for impact investment fund managers.                                                              

The Emerging Impact Manager category highlights a curated group of next-generation fund managers demonstrating strong potential to deliver measurable impact through innovative investment strategies and differentiated thematic approaches.

The IA 50 selection process prioritizes firms with unique investment strategies and those addressing underrepresented impact themes, positioning Emerging Impact Managers as key actors shaping the future of the impact investing industry.

The 2026 IA 50 includes three categories: the core list of fund managers, an Emerging Impact Managers list and the list of Emeritus Managers comprising managers who have been on the list for more than five years. Of the 193 firms spanning across this year’s lists, eight managers are also celebrating their 15th consecutive year of inclusion.

SouthBridge Investments’ inclusion reflects its continued focus on:

• Mobilizing private and institutional capital at scale in African markets
• Structuring blended finance solutions that bridge public and private capital
• Targeting high-impact sectors including health systems, infrastructure, and productive value chains

“This recognition, for the second time, is both an honor and a validation of our strategy,” said Dr. Frannie Léautier, Senior Partner at SouthBridge Investments. “It underscores the importance of innovative capital structures and strong partnerships in delivering impact at scale, particularly in markets where the need—and opportunity—is greatest.”

“Over the past 15 years, impact investing has evolved into a sophisticated global marketplace,” said Jed Emerson, Founder of Blended Value Group and Chair of the IA 50 Review Committee. “The depth, scale and diversity represented in today’s IA 50 demonstrates that impact investing is now a core investment strategy — one that brings together a wide range of asset classes, geographies and investment themes to drive measurable change.”

SouthBridge Investments continues to expand its platform across Africa, working with development finance institutions, institutional investors, and private sector partners to unlock scalable investment opportunities that drive economic growth, job creation, and resilience.

About SouthBridge Investments

SouthBridge Investments is an African-focused investment and advisory firm dedicated to mobilizing capital for sustainable development across the continent. The firm specializes in blended finance, strategic advisory, and the structuring of innovative investment vehicles targeting high-impact sectors.

About the ImpactAssets 50

ImpactAssets 50® (IA 50) is the definitive guide to impact investing fund managers globally. The publicly available database is composed of experienced and emerging private debt and equity impact investment fund managers committed to generating positive impact. The IA 50 2025 reflects the innovation and exponential growth of impact investing that the IA 50 has helped to spotlight over last 15 years. The IA 50 is not an index or investable platform and does not constitute an offering or solicitation to buy or sell securities or a private placement or recommend specific products. Nor is this an endorsement of any of the listed fund managers. It is not a replacement for due diligence. Additional details on the selection process are available here.