Insaan Group

Four years ago today, our founder, Farahnaz Karim, wrote an article for , titled ‘The Inevitable Rise of Catalytic Capital’. The piece explored the power and potential of catalytic capital.

📰:https://indiaspora.org/the-next-paradigm-shift-in-philanthropy-the-inevitable-rise-of-catalytic-capital/

It’s encouraging to see that, years on, this conversation is gaining real momentum. We recently came across an article by calling for a shift toward “impact-first” investing, a theme that strongly echoes Farahnaz’s earlier insights.

📰:https://impactalpha.com/seeking-real-world-outcomes-these-families-foundations-and-funds-are-investing-for-impact-first/

Both pieces highlight a shared reality: traditional investment models are not sufficient to address systemic challenges. To drive meaningful change, capital must be deployed intentionally, with impact at the forefront.

We’re excited to see conversations on catalytic capital continue to grow and to be part of shaping what comes next.

💡 Great insights from Tarek Mouganie, of - featured organisation, , featured in the latest blog!

This blog appeared as a contribution in the 2025 Ibrahim Forum Report-Financing The Africa We Want: Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/d-uwujGQ

In his piece, Tarek highlights a critical issue: the urgent need to expand venture capital investment across Africa. He highlights the striking disparity that “Africa accounts for 18% of the global population and 5% of GDP, yet attracted just 0.6% of global venture capital in 2024.”

His blog is a powerful call to action for venture capitalists, policymakers, and ecosystem builders alike.

📖 Read Tarek’s full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqb6CYaj