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Podcast: EUVC
Episode: E479 | Cyril Gouiffès, European Investment Fund (EIF): What It Takes to Be a Real Impact Fund Manager
Description: In this episode, and Douglas Sloan speak with , Head of Social Impact Investments at the , to explore what distinguishes authentic impact fund managers from the growing crowd. From team composition and investment discipline to LP expectations and impact integrity, Cyril shares a candid perspective shaped by years of experience at the intersection of public capital and private markets.Together, they unpack what EIF looks for when backing emerging impact managers, why team dynamics matter more than ever, and how the market can defend against “impact washing” as the sector matures.Her...