W&F Issue 9 2018

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 16 Wealth & Finance International - Issue 9 - 2018 At the heart of Alter Equity lies a passion for the unification of economic interests with social and environmental stakes. Where other firms believe that these are almost mutually exclusive, Alter Equity ardently support the idea that responsible fund management can incorporate sustainable considerations. This marks them distinctly apart from their contemporaries and ahead of the crowd when it comes to embracing a future-centric approach to investment. Further, Alter Equity aim to bring other institutions into the fold, acting as an advocate for the benefits of a sustainable mindset in fund management. In this, they are the pace-setters for a future trend, setting the path for others to follow in their footsteps. Alter Equity’s ethos is “People Planet Profit”, highlighting their priorities, and aligning their interests towards people and the Earth. Moreover, they strive for principles defined by humanism and professional excellence. By all regards, this approach seems to be working. In 2015, the firm were recognised for their fundraising efforts in the French impact investment sector. Ultimately, Alter Equity’s investment strategy balances capitalist concerns with societal and environmental impact. They invest amounts of €1 to €6 million into French companies, with a turnover of at least €1 million, through majority or minority stakes. Above all else, they invest in companies who will have a positive direct influence over, to reference the firm’s motto, people or planet. For the former, they place special value over the investment target’s business practices, which must be complimentary to Alter Equity’s high standards. Alter Equity go above and beyond their peers when it comes to responsible investment. Their advocacy for best in class business practices, partnered with their dedication to sustainable investment, made it the default choice in the Finest in Funds Awards. Few, if any, firms display the commitment to the future than Alter Equity. They offer an investment option that you can guarantee will put people first. Alter Equity is an early-growth fund committed to sustainable development. In June, the firm’s Alter Equity 3P fund was recognised in Wealth & Finance International Magazine’s 2018 Finest in Funds Awards with the title of ‘Leading Experts in Impact Investing: Best Responsible Investment Fund’. On the back of this achievement, we profiled the firm to find out how they have secured success in a notoriously challenging industry. Leading the Way in Sustainable Investment 1807WF04 Company: Alter Equity Address: 4 ter, rue du Bouloi, Paris, 75001, France Website: alter-equity.com Telephone: +33 1428 696 41