The collaborative initiative delivers greater value for LMDF, FCCF and FEF shareholders — while reinforcing Luxembourg’s position as a leading hub for impact finance.
The Boards of Investing for Development SICAV (IforD) and Camco are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that marks a significant milestone for both organisations and the broader Luxembourg impact finance ecosystem.
The collaboration brings together IforD’s expertise in development finance and fund management with Camco’s proven track record in climate-focused and sustainable investment solutions.
The new partnership delivers both immediate and long-term benefits for shareholders of IforD-managed funds — including the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF), the Forestry and Climate Change Fund (FCCF), and the Female Entrepreneurship Fund (FEF). By leveraging Camco’s deep sector expertise and global reach, the funds gain access to:
The partnership also reaffirms Luxembourg’s stature as Europe’s leading centre for sustainable finance. By bringing together two mission-driven organizations in the heart of Luxembourg, the collaboration:
Geoff Sinclair, Managing Director, Camco, said: “This partnership unites substantial capital resources and investment acumen from Luxembourg and the United Kingdom with a robust local presence and deep understanding of investee markets. I am delighted to welcome the IforD team and confident that this collaboration will enable us to offer investors more compelling opportunities while advancing our climate and development objectives.”
Raymond Schadeck, Chairman of the Board, Investing for Development, said: “This partnership between IforD and Camco is a powerful win-win: it brings together catalytic capital with deep sector expertise, enabling both partners to expand their reach, amplify their impact, and unlock new opportunities in emerging markets.
“For Investment for Development, it strengthens the bridge between finance and purpose. For Camco, it boosts the ability to scale solutions that matter — for people, planet, and progress.
“As we like to say: ’When bold capital meets committed action, real change becomes unstoppable.’”
IforD is a leading Luxembourg-based impact fund manager focused on delivering positive social and environmental impact through innovative investment strategies. The company manages a range of funds dedicated to supporting sustainable development, financial inclusion, and climate solutions.
Camco is a specialist climate and impact fund manager, leading the transition to a prosperous net zero future in emerging markets. It is an Accredited Entity of the Green Climate Fund and is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Camco has offices in Auckland, Helsinki, Johannesburg, London and Nairobi.
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Source: Camco IforD Management Sarl press release
