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    Development of the VC ecosystem

    KfW Capital not only integrates sustainbility into its own investment activities. It also aspires to actively shape developments.

    In addition to intensive dialogue with our portfolio funds around the aspects of ESG and impact, we seek to enter into dialogue with further stakeholders of the venture capital ecosystem in order to advance the market primarily in the areas of responsible investment and diversity, and to develop standards.

    Besides the ESG training, which we have co-developed, our activities in this area comprise regular events such as the KfW Capital VC Academy and the KfW Capital Award.

    How we want to help shape sustainability: