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We aim to deliver diversified, risk-mitigated returns with impact

Founded in Germany, with local expertise from Latin America to Eastern Europe, we have been investing in emerging markets for over 20 years. Our track record is unmatched.

Since inception, we have invested across 44 high-growth economies, working with local financial institutions to finance businesses that are fit for the future. We also work directly with corporates and provide project financing. 

Through our investments, advice and capacity building, we address climate change, protect nature and foster financial inclusion.

€10.4B

capital deployed since launch

242

financial institution partners

0.15%

losses since inception – all fully absorbed by donor funding

Figures as of Q4 2025

How emerging markets meet the challenges of climate change and social inequality will shape all our lives for decades to come. We must use every tool at our disposal.

Sylvia Wisniwski, Co-founder and CEO

20 years of investing in 

     what matters

2024
June
Co-founder Sylvia Wisniwski appointed CEO.
Sylvia Wisniwksi
2023
October
Designated as “Practice Leader” by independent impact verifier, BlueMark for the second consecutive year.
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2022
December
Awarded asset manager of the year at the Environmental Finance Impact Awards 2022.
Impact Awards 2022
2019
October
Becomes a signatory to the Operating Principles for Impact Management
Operating Principles for Impact Management
2019
June
1,000th Advisory and Capacity Building project underway.
100 Capacity building projects
2018
July
Partners with UNIQUE to establish a new sustainable forestry product – The Arbaro Fund.
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2015
July
Opens office in Colombia, Bogota – a new regional hub in Latin America.
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2013
October
First renewable energy deal. The Project Finance team signs the first GGF deal for a direct investment in renewable energy.
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2012
December
Work with more than 100 local financial institutions.
100 local financial institutions
2012
March
€1 billion in assets under management.
1.0 billion
2011
August
Moves into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the SANAD Fund.
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2010
July
Third German-based asset manaxger to sign the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment.
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2010
September
CEO Sylvia Wisniwski accepts the G20 SME Finance Challenge Award from President Obama on behalf of the European Fund for Southeast Europe.
G20 Obama Award
2009
December
Green becomes an investment theme with the launch of the Green for Growth Fund.
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2009
September
Finance in Motion is officially founded with 42 staff across six regional offices.
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2007
August
The EFSE Development Facility is created to deploy targeted capacity building.
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2005
December
European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) launches, investing in microfinance in Southeast Europe, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
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     our team

Looking for a career that matters in asset management?
Founded in Germany, with local offices from Latin America to Eastern Europe, we offer the chance to make a real impact around the world. Explore our open positions or get in touch to learn more about working at Finance in Motion.
Our partners

We are the preferred partner of many public and institutional investors.

Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
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KFW Development Bank
IFC
International Finance Corporation
European Investment Bank
European Investment Bank
Santander
Banco Santander
Citibank
Citibank

Meet 

     our team

Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips
Sarah Aitken
Sarah Aitken
Elvira 2025
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Georg Sticher
Georg Sticher