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Impact investing as a family
Impact investing within families brings unique questions, from joint decision-making to differences between generations. Within PYM, families share their experiences and learn from each other how to use their wealth in a meaningful way.
1. Read and get inspired
I see climate as a problem that we can and must solve now within one generation
Michiel is an impact investor with a focus on climate. Since selling his company in 2022, he has been investing his capital, time, strategy, and involvement in the energy transition, particularly in sustainable innovation and scalable initiatives. He invests in funds and directly, preferably with entrepreneurs who combine vision with a sense of reality.
I invest where the market fails, and I can make a difference
Marleen Kappert invests directly and via funds in innovative future-proof companies. She invested her first savings on the stock exchange and built her own impact portfolio. As a risk entrepreneur, she finances and invests in affordable and sustainable housing.
You shouldn't want to invest on your own
After founding two tech startups, Jochem Wieringa turned his attention to alternative financial services. Now, Jochem is an impact investor with a focus on Africa, where the perceived risk is high and the additionality is significant.
2. Watch the introduction video
4. What does impact investing actually mean?
In this video, together with CSP, we introduce the fundamentals of impact investing. How does it differ from traditional or sustainable investing? And what opportunities are there across different impact themes and asset classes?
3. Join Inside Impact investing
Learn from experience
Join one of our online introductory sessions and consider inviting a family member to join you. Together, you will get a clearer understanding of what impact investing involves and learn from experienced investors who share their own impact journey and portfolio. How did they get started? What choices did they make along the way? The session is interactive, with plenty of time to ask questions.
4. Discover the meaning of your money
Impact investing does not start with the question of what you want to invest in, but why. Taking the time to reflect on what your wealth means to you can make it easier to choose investments that align with your values and ambitions. And that sense of purpose often leads to contributing more than capital alone — through your time, knowledge, network and personal involvement.
We will soon be organising regular gatherings around this topic. Want to get started now? Read Spark Your Meaning by Liet van Beuningen, which helps you explore the values that matter most to you.
5. Speak with a PYM ambassador
Do you have questions about how to start building your impact portfolio? Or about decision-making within families, or involving the next generation, for example? Let us know what your question is, and Maud will be happy to connect you with an ambassador who has relevant experience.
Maud van Beuningen
PYM Board Member
7. Join a PYM Impact Circle
In a PYM Impact Circle, you embark on a personal impact journey across six sessions with a dedicated group of peer investors. Guided by experts, you share experiences and learn from one another, often building valuable connections that last long after the final session. Whether you are a next-gen investor, part of an entrepreneurial family, or a (female) wealth holder, we have a specific group tailored to your experience level. Interested in joining? Veerle is happy to help you find the circle that perfectly aligns with your goals and questions.
Veerle Berbers
Board member
8. Discover new investment opportunities
Many investors discover their next investment through other investors. Within the PYM community, members share investment opportunities, experiences and lessons through our dealsharing platform. Join the dealsharing mailing list to hear about new opportunities shared within the community.
Dealsharing is exclusively available to members of the PYM community.
9. Find a a deep dive expert or club
Sometimes, a deeper dive with a specialized advisor is exactly what’s needed. From our independent position, PYM is happy to help you find an expert or trusted partner tailored to your specific situation.
Whether you are looking for an independent financial advisor, an impact coach, a family dynamics expert, or in-depth impact investment educational programs, deal sharing or co-investments clubs, we know the right people to talk to for almost every challenge.
Suzanne Rosman
Director
10. Keep learning
Impact investing is not a destination, but an ongoing learning process. By sharing experiences, questions and dilemmas with other investors, you continue to develop both your portfolio and your own perspective. Some of the most valuable insights come from conversations with people facing similar choices.
We are currently developing a more advanced programme for experienced impact investors. Until then, we are happy to connect you with other PYM’ers who are exploring similar questions.