The Wholesale Impact Funds Directory is an online resource providing information on positive-impact investment funds in New Zealand. It serves as a central hub for identifying funds that intentionally target social or environmental objectives alongside financial returns. For finance professionals, this directory offers a transparent view of the wholesale impact landscape, facilitating the identification of capital providers for social, environmental and community-focused projects.

Organisation behind the tool

The directory is developed and maintained by Mindful Money, a New Zealand-based charity focused on ethical investment. The platform includes contributions from various fund managers who provide data on their impact frameworks and outcomes.

What the tool does

The tool provides a searchable list of wholesale impact investment managers and their specific funds. Key features include:

• Categorisation by investment type, such as unlisted private equity, social bonds, or social loans.
• Classification by impact categories, including Climate Solutions and Community Development.
• Detailed fund profiles covering investment focus, geographic reach (primarily New Zealand and Australia), and specific impact targets (e.g., carbon reduction goals).
• Information on fund status, such as whether they are currently open for new investment or satisfy specific government visa programme requirements.

Target audience

The primary audience includes wholesale investors as defined by the Financial Markets Conduct Act (2013), such as institutional investors, professional fund managers and high-net-worth individuals. It also serves as a resource for financial advisers and community organisations seeking capital.

Relevance to finance professionals

• Risk assessment – Provides insights into the risk-return profiles of unlisted assets, including liquidity considerations and long-term investment horizons.
• ESG analysis – Offers access to impact frameworks and reported outcomes for funds targeting specific environmental or social metrics.
• Market/commodity insights – Highlights opportunities in renewable energy infrastructure, social housing developments and climate-tech venture capital.
• Investment context – Enables professionals to identify specialist managers for bespoke impact mandates or secondary market opportunities.