Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • CleanTech |
Investing | France |
Phitrust Partenaires is a social investment fund based in Paris, France, specializing in social impact investing since its foundation in 2005. The firm focuses on providing both technical and financial support to small and medium-sized for-profit companies that generate a positive social and environmental impact. Phitrust Partenaires operates globally and places a particular emphasis on financing social enterprises primarily within Europe and West Africa. Their investment strategy encompasses various sectors, including IT (& TMT) and CleanTech, which aligns with their aim to drive innovation and sustainability. As a testament to their dedication to social and ethical investing, Phitrust Partenaires holds several prominent labels and approvals in France and Europe: the Finansol label since 2006, which verifies the solidarity nature of financial products and their contribution to social or environmental activities; the ESUS approval since 2012, meant for funds with at least 35% of assets in the social economy; and the European Social Entrepreneurship Fund (EuSEF) label awarded by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers since 2014, certifying that over 70% of the portfolio is invested in social enterprises under European legislation. In 2022, the company announced the opening of new shares for subscription, targeting investment mainly in Europe, and also Asia and Africa, offering both equity and debt shares with an open subscription period.