The Pulse in Q2

July 14, 2026

Several themes have been recurring across Q2:

Local impact resonates because it is tangible and easy to explain, particularly in social themes such as affordable housing, healthcare and quality of life. Yet local rarely means strictly national: for climate, biodiversity and strategic autonomy, a European lens often makes more sense.

Scalability remains the central challenge. Many impactful initiatives are small, while institutional investors require scale and professional implementation, making strong partnerships essential.

Impact must be embedded in the investment process and meet the same standards on return, risk, liquidity and governance as any other investment.

The role of institutional investors extends beyond capital: by setting the agenda and raising the bar for managers, they help develop more investable solutions.

Where you saw us:

  • 7May 2026

    Financial Investigator: Investing Close to Home roundtable

    CAIP Attendee: Marlene Stam
    Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • 19–20May 2026

    NPM Global Impact Summit

    CAIP Attendees: Xenia Loos; Paul Hewat; Marjoleine van der Peet
    Location: London, United Kingdom

  • 28May 2026

    Impact Investing in Private Markets for Family Offices Seminar

    CAIP Attendee: Marlene Stam
    Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

  • 5June 2026

    IEX Impact’s Roundtable Discussion: Investing in the Energy Transition

    CAIP Attendee: Marjoleine van der Peet
    Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • 9June 2026

    SuperClimate

    CAIP Attendee: Oscar Byrne
    Location: Berlin, Germany

  • 26June 2026

    Impact Private Equity Financial Investigator

    CAIP Attendee: Xenia Loos
    Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands