Global Partnerships

History of Global Partnerships Established in 1994, Global Partnerships (GP) began its quest to alleviate poverty. GP launched its first fund in 2005, investing in long-term solutions that let people make a living and live well. The GP Funds invest in social enterprise when there is verified proof that these products or services, provided by the partner enterprises, can improve the lives of people living in poverty. Assets Under Management Global Partnerships (GP) manages capital in growth-stage social enterprises across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean through its private investment funds, referred to as the "GP Funds." The firm controls a debt fund that invests in early-stage social enterprises, thus offering the companies an opportunity to improve and scale their business models. GP's Funds offer capital for its social enterprise partners across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean. Recognition Global Partnerships (GP) has been featured in the ImpactAssets 50 for 11 straight years. This list names the top private equity and debt fund managers that have shown the capability to generate financial and social benefits (ImpactAssets, n.d.). The impact investment industry is becoming more related to environmental and social growth. This annual list is designed to identify the managers who have succeeded in creating the most environmental and social value. The list consists of funds that earn their place in historically poverty-focused sectors such as microfinance, community development finance, and affordable housing. Number of Funds Global Partnerships began managing capital in 2005 and have since administered nine funds. Five active debt funds are for growth-stage social enterprises, while one debt fund that offers social ventures is for early-stage social enterprises. Currently, eight funds have been totally raised since 2005, summing up to an assets under management of $384.4 million_norm