Since its inception in November 2021, the fund has deployed $32 million in new capital, focusing on lender finance and asset-backed lending. The firm reports an annualized net return of 9.16% through May 31, 2026, a performance that outstrips traditional benchmarks like the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. This growth supports the firm’s broader mission to integrate financial inclusion, equitable growth, and responsible consumption into private credit markets.

The report quantifies the fund’s reach, noting the financing of over 545,000 underserved small businesses and individuals, the development of 1,024 affordable housing units, and the sequestration of 600,000 metric tons of CO₂. Beyond the figures, the firm emphasizes the tangible outcomes of its capital, citing projects like land management in Mexico and financial support for female entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry. Drake Hicks, head of impact at Variant, attributed the success to a disciplined approach that aligns private credit with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.