About Us
Mobilizing finance as a
force for good since 2018.
Impact Finance Belgium is a membership organisation with one ambitious goal: shift 10% of Belgian assets under management toward impact by 2030. We enable, inspire, connect, and catalyze impact investing across Belgium.
Our Beliefs
What we stand for.
Mission-Driven Finance
We believe finance should serve society and the planet. Every investment decision can contribute to solving the world's most pressing challenges.
Transparency & Accountability
Impact must be measured, reported, and verified. We champion rigorous standards and honest communication in impact investing.
Collaborative Ecosystem
No single actor can transform finance alone. We build bridges between asset managers, banks, policymakers, NGOs, and entrepreneurs.
Evidence-Based Approach
We ground our work in research and data. Our publications and barometers track real progress toward our 2030 goals.
“Impact investing is not about sacrificing returns. It is about recognizing that the greatest opportunities lie in solving the world’s biggest challenges.”
Impact Finance Belgium — Founding Principles, 2018
Our People
Meet the team.
Sophie Laurent
Executive Director
20+ years in sustainable finance, former director at a leading European impact fund.
Thomas Vermeersch
Head of Research
PhD in Economics, specializing in impact measurement and ESG integration strategies.
Marie Delvaux
Policy & Advocacy Lead
Former EU policy advisor on sustainable finance regulation and taxonomy development.
Jan De Smedt
Membership & Partnerships
Seasoned relationship builder connecting financial institutions with impact opportunities.
Amina Benali
Communications Manager
Storyteller and strategist making impact finance accessible to broader audiences.
Lucas Martin
Events Coordinator
Organizes Belgian Impact Week and 25+ annual events connecting the ecosystem.
Our Journey
Eight years of building
momentum.
Foundation
Impact Finance Belgium established as a membership organisation in Brussels.
First Barometer
Published the first Impact Finance Barometer for Belgium.
Policy Engagement
Began active engagement with Belgian and EU policymakers on sustainable finance.
Belgian Impact Week
Launched the inaugural Belgian Impact Week conference.
50 Members
Reached 50 member organisations across the impact finance ecosystem.
10% Ambition
Set the ambitious target of 10% of Belgian AUM by 2030.
The Impact House
Moved to The Impact House — a hub for impact organisations in Brussels.
14% AUM
Belgian impact investing reached 14% of total assets under management.