Golding Capital Partners Secures €115.5 Million for Impact Fund
Funding | Mar 25, 2025 | Golding Capital Partners GmbH
Golding Capital Partners GmbH, a significant player in private equity, has successfully closed its first dedicated impact fund, raising a total of €115.5 million. The newly launched Article 9 fund gathered interest from institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, savings banks, and foundations across Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and Portugal. Notably, about 20% of this capital came from new investors, indicating strong market confidence in Golding's strategic direction. This fund is part of an effort to bolster investments in private equity impact avenues, with goals centered on socially responsible and sustainable financial returns. Looking ahead, Golding aims to launch a follow-up product with an emphasis on climate technology companies across Europe and North America, slated for the last quarter of 2025.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Impact Investing
Geography
- Germany – Golding Capital Partners GmbH is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and its impact fund has attracted institutional investors from Germany.
- Switzerland – Institutional investors from Switzerland have participated in Golding's impact fund.
- Sweden – Institutional investors from Sweden are among the backers of Golding's new fund.
- Portugal – Investors from Portugal contributed to the impact fund raised by Golding Capital Partners.
Industry
- Private Equity – Golding Capital Partners is primarily operating within the private equity sector, focusing on raising and managing investment funds.
- Impact Investing – The Article 9 fund focuses on impact investing, which aims to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impacts alongside a financial return.
Financials
- €115.5 million – Total capital commitments raised for Golding Capital Partners' Article 9 impact fund.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golding Capital Partners GmbH | Investment Manager | Company | A German private equity firm that raised €115.5 million for its Article 9 impact fund. |