ImpactCEE is pleased to announce the launch of an internal consultation process around a new policy initiative aimed at strengthening the long-term financing ecosystem for impact investing across Europe. The initiative explores the possibility of establishing an EU-backed guarantee mechanism that could facilitate greater participation of European pension funds in impact venture capital and private equity funds. The concept is inspired by the successful use of guarantee schemes in SME...

Diversity goes far beyond gender, race, origin, or background. It lies in our individuality—in the unique way each of us is shaped and the distinct value we bring to society. The European Union places strong emphasis on diversity, equal opportunity, gender equality, and complementarity as foundational principles. In line with this, Impact CEE is dedicated to creating meaningful impact in a diverse way, with a particular focus on expanding impact investment across Hungary and the broader...

There is a Hungarian expression used when someone experiences deep disappointment: “As if an entire world collapsed inside of me.” At fifty, I experienced the opposite. A completely new world had built within me while listening to Arnaud Blandin’s presentation in Luxembourg earlier this year on regenerative capitalism, entrepreneurship, leadership, and what he called “the holy grail of sustainability.” That experience strongly resonated with the mission we are building at ImpactCEE. ImpactCEE...