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Summary of Impact Tech Report December 2022

This report defines an impact startup as a company addressing one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core, with sustainability being central. The concept of a "Gigacorn" refers to companies reducing carbon emissions at scale while being commercially viable. Globally, venture capital (VC) investments in impact startups reached $49B in 2022, slightly down from the previous year but surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Climate action and affordable clean energy are the most heavily funded SDGs, with investment growth outpacing others. Europe leads in impact-focused VC investment and has produced the highest number of impact unicorns (51 as of 2022), while Africa shows the fastest growth rate. Key industries include energy, transportation, and food, with varying growth rates. The total enterprise value of impact companies exceeds $2.3T, and future unicorns indicate continued potential in emerging markets.

Note: The data covers up to Q3 2022 due to reporting lag, and deals are based on seeds, Series rounds, and exits.