We facilitate impact investing across the globe 

Working for a sustainable future

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Our

MISSION

We envision a world in which institutional capital helps to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our mission is to enable and catalyse institutional investments that realise social, environmental and financial returns. 

 

The why 

Catalysing institutional capital towards the SDGs 

Phenix Capital Group is a leading impact investing intelligence provider and advisory located in Amsterdam. It all started in 2012 with a shared vision to “catalyze institutional capital to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.”

Impact investing was the chosen tool. Impact investments can enable the breakthrough solutions that our world needs today (from social to environmentally focused solutions) - and reach financial returns.

That is why Phenix Capital Group knows this new way of investing is the only way to go. And we have seen institutions worldwide every day waking up to this new revolutionary approach to investing. 

Better investments can make a better world. And investments done right can revolutionize the world without compromising financial returns.

We can show you how. 

Contact us 

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Our Milestones 

2012:

The beginning

Phenix Capital Group was founded in Amsterdam.

2015:

Impact Summit Europe's 1st. edition

It would become the leading impact investing conference for institutional investors located in Europe.

2018:

Impact Summit America's 1st. edition

Today it is our second largest event, welcoming American and Canadian institutional investors in New York.

2019:

Impact Database launch

The Impact Database was launched with founding members which included Dutch pension funds, such as MN and PGGM.

2020:

Virtual Summits &
Impact Reports

Hosting the first Phenix Virtual Impact Summit,  InvestorConnect, and Webinars - going beyond borders despite Covid pandemic.

2020:

Fund Assessment & 
Faces of Impact

The Phenix Impact Fund Assessment and the industry spotlight series "Faces of Impact" are launched.

2021:

Investment Consultancy advises over 800M EUR 

Growth of investment consultancy services advising mandates of over 800M EUR for Dutch pension funds.

2021:

Impact Investors Database &
Impact Funds Best Practice Library.

Launch of the Asset Owner Database and of the Impact Funds Best Practice Library.

2022:

Impact Summit Europe breaks attendance record

Back to in-person record, plus powered by virtual coverage - this leading impact investing conference in Europe broke its record of asset owner attendance. 

2022:

Impact Funds Database reaches 300 subscribers

The Impact Funds Database passed the mark of more than 300 qualified impact investors as subscribers.

2023:

Impact Seminar Series reaches 6 regions

Our Impact Seminar Series, which started in 2017 in Amsterdam, expands its reach to 6 regions with the aim to connect asset owners for region-specific discussions.

2024:

Launch of Impact Summit Asia in Singapore

Launch of our highly curated satellite conference to Impact Summit Europe, connecting asset owners and institutional investors from Asia-Pacific region.

 

2024:

10 year anniversary of Impact Summit Europe

Challenging the industry for the next decade of impact ambition, first Summit in Amsterdam welcoming broader international network.

2025:

Impact Funds Database passed over 3000 screened funds

The Impact Funds Database reached a remarkable coverage of institutional quality impact funds from its inception. 

2025:

Launch of PCG Impact 

Launch of an independent advisory arm of Phenix Capital Group, specialising in helping institutional investors build portfolios that deliver measurable social, environmental, and financial outcomes. 

2026:

12th anniversary of Impact Summit Europe

 Continuing to shape thought leadership in the impact investing industry and expanding its global community of asset owners. 

 

Our Team 

Each one with its expertise, all passionate about impact investing. 

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Léo Bichler

Associate, Impact Solutions
Gabriela Botnari

Gabriela Botnari

Finance Controller
Joshua Chan

Joshua Chan

Head of Sales
Bernarda Coello

Bernarda Coello

Impact Investing Research & Programming Manager
Kosma Gaszynski

Kosma Gaszynski

Programming Coordinator
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Justyna Gupta

Operations Manager
Bart van der Hoorn

Bart van der Hoorn

Financial Controller
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Yana Kaloshina

Managing Director, Institutional Asset Owner Events
Theo van der Meer

Theo van der Meer

Senior Advisor
Dirk Meuleman

Dirk Meuleman

Chairman, CEO
Misa Takaramoto

Misa Takaramoto

Senior Advisor
Lotte Thelen

Lotte Thelen

Director, Advisory
Sara David Thottappilly

Sara David Thottappilly

Junior Marketing & Communications Manager
Marloes Valster

Marloes Valster

Event Manager
Simon van Veen

Simon van Veen

Senior Advisor

Team moments

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