KWM advises Global Social Impact on fund launch

King & Wood Mallesons has advised Global Social Impact on the launch of an impact fund focused on Spanish companies

King & Wood Mallesons (“KWM”) has advised Global Social Impact Investments on the structuring of a new fund, GSIF España, focused on the direct investment in high social impact Spanish companies.

This new investment vehicle has already reached commitments of more than €8.5 million and expects to exceed €50 million at the time of its final close.

This new fund’s strategy aims at the investment in unlisted Spanish companies contributing to the social and economic inclusion of vulnerable groups and has expected profitability of 10-12%. Some of those companies incude: Grupo Corporativo Ladon, Ilunion, Fundación Repsol y Fundación Anesvad.

The KWM team was led by Funds partner Isabel Rodríguez (pictured), in collaboration with associate Arie Sharf.